It’s been almost a year since Keith “One Time” Thurman lost his undefeated record and WBA welterweight title to Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao.
Thurman lost a close split decision to Pacquiao in July of 2019, and later revealed his body wasn’t 100 percent and he needed surgery on his hand because he went into the fight with a preexisting injury.
Thurman said he wants a rematch with Manny Pacquiao and that it would be a lot different if he were healthy and prepared.
Generally when a champion loses a fight in a competitive back and forth battle, a rematch is warranted so the former champion gets a shot to avenge his loss and get back his title.
Keith Thurman’s loss to Manny Pacquiao wasn’t because he lost to a better man that night, but because he came into the ring with several issues that hindered him on fight night.
You had a 30-year-old fighter going against a 40-year-old aging fighter, on paper the undefeated younger fighter who is bigger and stronger should win, but only if the younger fighter is injury free and in top condition.
Thurman wasn’t in his best condition when he fought Pacquiao.
He admit to losing over 35 pounds just to make the 147 pound limit, so he was weight drained going into the fight. He was inactive for over a year due to two surgeries and had ring rust. He should have had two more tune-up fights before going into the ring with Pacquiao, but team Pacquiao saw him get rocked by Josesito Lopez and felt he was the weakest champion so they gave Thurman an offer he couldn’t refuse.
