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Keith Thurman vs. Robert Guerrero | Preview & Prediction

Check out the in-depth preview and prediction of Keith Thurman’s Welterweight clash versus Robert Guerrero, which headlines the inaugural PBC on NBC series this Saturday night.

Weaknesses for Each

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Keith Thurman has developed a great amount of confidence from his power and ability to score knockouts. However, this type of confidence can become a weakness when a fighter like Thurman faces an opponent that does not fold easily. So was the case in his most recent fight, where Leonard Bundu was not as easy to destroy as Thurman thought.

While the fight proved to be more of learning curve for Thurman than absolute catastrophe, I’m still concerned that Thurman can be discouraged easily.

Robert Guerrero is one of those fighters that cannot be simply destroyed. Thurman will put himself at risk if he becomes reckless trying to knock Guerrero out. Thurman’s best bet is to outbox and outwork Guerrero.

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Guerrero loves to work on the inside, but he can spend way too much time there. Stylistically, this may be more of his preference, but switching up his ranges will prevent him from taking unnecessary punishment and keep his opponents on their toes. Thurman is no cakewalk, and the proof is in the punches.

I have also noticed that Guerrero is the most uncomfortable on the outside, particularly when his opponent has a skilled command of footwork and lateral movement. Hopefully Guerrero has learned a thing or two since Floyd Mayweather had him spinning in circles, and he can master cutting off the ring if Thurman wants to dance.

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