NBC - June 25.
Porter +175
It's rare that I back a dog in boxing...This time I have to grab one though...I think the big deal with this line is the fact that Thurman is undefeated...He is 26-0, but Porter is 26-1...Porter fell to Kell Brock who is one of the best around...Still, Thurman hasn't fought enough of the classy fighters IMO...He has some impressive wins, but some of the wins should have been impressive...It's the lackluster performances that worry me...He might tire down the stretch and Porter will be well conditioned here...Porter has faced the much tougher fighters and has faced some of the best in the game..Old school and new school guys..Guys that bring world class talent and Porter has beaten them all but Brock.
Some fighters really struggle after a loss...Some really surprise and get so much better...Porter fits the bill of getting much better and his focus in his last 2 fights has been perfect....He took out Erick Bone in 5 rounds and shut up loud mouth Broner in 12...Broner should have given him a better fight, but Porter out pointed him the entire fight..It really was a mismatch.
Thurman is fast, but Porter has the smarts and skill to avoid punches....Porter is very hard to rock and Thurman IMO lacks the big power he might need to get Porter out of there..
Thurman has faced a few guys who lost in the mix to guys Porter has beaten...I don't buy the undefeated record with Thurman...I've seen plenty of Porter and Thurman might not want to see him again after this fight.
Porter should get the W here in a good fight.