Keith Thurman is widely regarded as one of the most dominant and devastating boxers in the game. Thurman is known as “One Time” for the very legitimate reason of having one of the most devastating knockout punches in the sport. Thurman has been out of the ring for nearly two years, taking time to heal from a number of injuries. Thurman will defend his World Boxing Association Super World Welterweight title belt against Josesito Lopez on January 26. The bout is set for the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, which has become something of a home arena for Thurman.
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The bout between Keith Thurman (28-0, 22 knockouts) and Josesito Lopez (36-7, 19 knockouts) will be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on January 26, 2019 with television coverage on Fox and Fox Deportes. Thurman will be defending his World Boxing Association Super World Welterweight title belt. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds.
Keith Thurman vs. Josesito Lopez Fight Preview
Keith Thurman last fought in March 2017 when he defeated Danny Garcia for the WBA and World Boxing Council welterweight titles. Thurman went under elbow surgery after the bout and also had to deal with a hand injury during his convalescence.
Lopez is a respected veteran and something of a journeyman. In this bout he will basically serve as a punching bag to ease Thurman back into action and in preparation for the champ to have bigger more high-profile bouts in the future. Lopez has won his last three fights.
“There is a high level of anticipation and intrigue surrounding the ring return of welterweight champion Keith Thurman, and Josesito Lopez will certainly provide some answers about where Thurman is after nearly two years out of the ring,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions.
“I speak for boxing fans everywhere when I say we are eagerly anticipating Keith Thurman’s return to the ring,” said Brett Yormark, CEO of BSE Global. “He has experienced great success at Barclays Center, so its fitting that he will lead off a strong year.”
Thurman made a strong rise through the welterweight ranks and reach the top of the mountain with wins over Shawn Porter and Danny Garcia in previous bouts at the Barclays Center. But as dominant as Thurman has been injuries have been his greatest opponent. Due to his rebab and nearly two years out of the ring there are questions about his ability to return to the same high level that he was at before his break. Thurman, 30, is looking to regain his championship level and is already priming himself for bigger fights against bigger names in the near future. His biggest task against Lopez will be to remind everyone why he is known as “One Time.” Anything less than a quick and devastating knockout win will cause doubts to increase about his championship mettle.
“I’m extremely excited to step back into the ring,” said Thurman. “It’s a little nerve wracking, considering the time off and because I want to have a tremendous performance. I want to speak more with my hands than my words and quiet the naysayers who think that Keith Thurman has lost his passion and skills in boxing. I believe I’m the best welterweight in the division and in the world and I hope to showcase that on January 26 with a knockout. The best fights in the welterweight division have involved Keith Thurman and that will continue to be the case.”
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The price will be sky high but Keith Thurman is the only realistic choice here.
Boxing Odds Pick: Keith Thurman
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With the boxing odds at BookMaker Sportsbook, you can bet on boxing all year, from smaller cards to pay-per-view events. Access live betting lines from your mobile device at BookMaker Sportsbook. Keith Thurman vs. Josesito Lopez takes place on January 26, 2019 at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York.
