When a 140 pounder that moves up fights a 140 pounder moved up and they move up it's a catch weight.
Keith ThurmanWhen I say I'm a true welterweight I'm talking about every fighter that has ever moved into the welterweight division.
Keith ThurmanI'm in love with boxing. It fell into my lap and I have been in love with it ever since.
Keith ThurmanSo far the biggest accomplishment I give myself is getting the silver in the Olympic Trials. Even though it's kind of a defeat. Not too many people make it that far. I do see it as an accomplishment and one of my greatest.
Keith ThurmanWhen it comes to boxing I find a way to clear my mind. When it comes to boxing you have to fight. Clear your mind and fight. You can't really think of outside things when you're in the ring.
Keith ThurmanWhat I try to do is find a weakness in my opponent. A way that I can hit you. One good, clean shot. Try to time it. If I can get it and the shot is there, if I find that shot in the first round and they go down, they go down. I'm prepared for anything, not just to get first round knockouts. If they're there, I'm not gonna resist to take them.
Keith Thurman