Best fights of Keith Thurman
Over 17 years as a professional, Keith Thurman has compiled a 31-1 (23) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Keith Thurman defeats Danny Garcia
On March 4, 2017 Keith Thurman, the WBA (Super) welterweight champion, met Danny Garcia, the WBC welterweight champion, in a title unification fight. Thurman was 28 years old with a record of 27-0, and Garcia was 28 with a record of 33-0. Thurman was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Garcia was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Thurman won via split decision. Became the unified welterweight champion.
2. Keith Thurman defeats Shawn Porter
On June 25, 2016 Keith Thurman defended his WBA welterweight title against Shawn Porter. Thurman was 27 years old with a record of 26-0, and Porter was 28 with a record of 26-1-1. Thurman was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Porter was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thurman won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Keith Thurman defeats Robert Guerrero
On March 7, 2015 Keith Thurman defended his WBA (Regular) welterweight title against Robert Guerrero. Thurman was 26 years old with a record of 24-0, and Guerrero was 31 with a record of 32-2-1. Thurman was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Guerrero was coming off a win. Thurman won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Keith Thurman stops Luis Collazo
On July 11, 2015 Keith Thurman defended his WBA (Regular) welterweight title against Luis Collazo. Thurman was 26 years old with a record of 25-0, and Collazo was 34 with a record of 36-6. Thurman was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Collazo was coming off a win. Thurman stopped Luis Collazo via retirement in the 7th round. Defended the title.
5. Keith Thurman loses to Manny Pacquiao via split decision
On July 20, 2019 Keith Thurman defended his WBA (Super) welterweight title against Manny Pacquiao. Thurman was 30 years old with a record of 29-0, and Pacquiao was 40 with a record of 61-7-2. Thurman was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Pacquiao was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thurman lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Pacquiao.
