3. Be Aggressive Late Go for the Knockout
A “Boxer-Puncher” is a boxer who has the technical skill set to dishearten an opponent over the course of a fight, and the punching power to take the decision out of the judge’s hands.
Nobody showcased this style any better than the man who will be ringside calling color commentary this Saturday night, “Sugar” Ray Leonard.
Just look to when Leonard beat Wilfred Benitez to win his first world title on November 30, 1979, a performance in which Leonard boxed brilliantly before stopping Benitez with just six seconds left in the 15th and final round.
It was a thrilling and star-making performance.
Leonard’s style is one that Thurman should attempt to emulate, as well as Leonard’s likability, which is something Thurman should inspire to achieve.
If Guerrero is indeed hurt and Thurman is in control of the fight late, it will be in the best interest of his career to avoid playing it safe, and to take chances in order to chase the knockout.
It’s right now, in this first ever Premier Boxing Champions broadcast that these fighters, specifically Keith Thurman, Robert Guerrero and Adrien Broner, have the opportunity to bolster their fan base greatly.
If Thurman wants to be the fighter who sticks in the minds of the millions of new viewers who will be tuning in, he’d better provide them with what’s expected, which is an exciting knockout victory.
Who do you think wins this weekend, Keith “One Time” Thurman, or Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero? Please feel free to discuss in our comment section below.
Don’t forget to tune into NBC this Saturday night, March 7, 8:30 ET, for the first ever “Premier Boxing Champions” card.
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