Thurman

Thurman has his finest hour in slipping past Porter

June 26, 2016 Boxing

Sunday, 6 a.m. He is a bright man. He can talk philosophy or world religions. He is a caring man. He will tell you stories about his father, about his old trainer, Ben Getty. He is a man of perspective. He can talk about boxing history, about Tyson and Ali and Mayweather, about the up-and-coming […]

Tagged as: Boxer, Porter, Thurman, Welterweight

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Thurman looks to establish his own legacy

June 9, 2016 Boxing

Thursday 6 a.m. Eventually, it may be Shawn Porter who he has on the run. For now, Keith Thurman smiles. He dances, and he swats his opponent on the head, and he dances away. His opponent chases after him. Thurman swats again and grins. He ducks his head and clenches. His opponent tongue is hanging […]

Tagged as: boxing, Little Champion, Porter, Thurman

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Thurman carves out his own legacy in boxing

September 22, 2015 Boxing

Tuesday, 6 a.m. Inside a small building, constructed by sweat and held upright by dreams, the champion of the world sits on a bench and grins. In front of him is his home, the ring. Around him, bags of various shapes dangle from the ceiling. There are boxing posters on the walls, surrounding motivational phrases. […]

Tagged as: Boxer, Leonard, Maywather, Thurman

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