Keith Thurman is eager to leapfrog ahead of IBF mandatory challenger Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and take on undisputed welterweight champion Terence Crawford for the titles next. After Crawford’s impressive ninth-round TKO victory over Errol Spence Jr. at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Thurman seemed to have his birthday wish come true, as he called out Crawford.
Thurman, known as ‘One Time’ with a record of 30-1 and 22 KOs, has been ignored by Spence for years when requesting a fight, and Spence has shown no interest in facing him for payback. With Crawford defeating Spence, Thurman’s chances of securing a title shot against him have significantly improved.
Who is Keith Thurman and what is his boxing record?
Keith Thurman has established himself as one of the most thrilling fighters to grace the boxing ring. This American welterweight champion boasts an impressive array of career highlights since making his professional debut in 2007. With his passionate and aggressive fighting style, he has not only amassed numerous titles and championship belts but also garnered a dedicated fan base.
Among his most notable achievements, Thurman secured victories that led to him capturing the WBA Super and WBC Welterweight titles in 2015, a remarkable feat achieved by only five boxers in history. Additionally, he has accumulated eight knockout wins during his career, solidifying his reputation as one of the most feared and devastating strikers in the world of professional boxing.
Keith Thurman calling out Terence Crawford on Instagram today: "This thing is different, Thurman’s different… Send the contract.”
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By August 2023, after 14 years and two months in his professional boxing journey, Keith Thurman has engaged in 32 bouts. Impressively, he has accumulated 30 victories, suffered only one defeat, and experienced one no-contest. Presently, Thurman’s boxing record stands at an impressive 30-1, with 22 of his wins secured by knockout.
As a welterweight world champion, Thurman’s achievements include holding two prestigious world titles within the welterweight weight division. One of these titles was secured through a championship elevation, while the other was earned through a lineal championship victory. His accomplishments solidify his position as one of the top fighters in the welterweight division.
Keith Thurman brutally calls out Terence Crawford on IG
After securing a victory over Errol Spence Jr at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas last Saturday night, Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman wasted no time in calling out Terence Crawford. Thurman, with an impressive record of 30-1 and 22 KOs, remains adamant in his pursuit of a title shot against the undefeated welterweight champion, Crawford, who boasts a record of 40-0 with 31 KOs.
Today, Thurman took his campaign to the next level by urging Crawford to reach out to Al Haymon of PBC and request the contract for their potential bout. Clearly eager to face Crawford, Thurman is leaving no stone unturned in his quest for a shot at the undisputed welterweight title.
“What’s up, Bud? Come on, G. Great performance. Salute. All the belts is greatness. What you do is greatness, but this is your man, Thurman,” said Keith Thurman on social media, congratulating Terence Crawford for his win over Errol Spence Jr. last Saturday night.
