In Episode 37, we review the WBA Welterweight Championship fight between Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman. At age 40, Pacquiao displayed one of this year's best all around boxing performances. A jab knockdown in the 1st round and a piercing body shot in the 10th were Pacquiao's biggest highlights from the PBC PPV event. In the early rounds, Thurman had trouble with Pacquiao's deceptive jab, which made him vulnerable to follow up attacks such as the Filipino's straight left and hooks to the body. Halfway into the match, Thurman capitalized on Pacquiao's fatigue to better time his jabs and counter right hand. Thurman's late momentum wasn't enough to overshadow Pacquiao's standout rounds in the 1st and 10th and competitive rounds that the judges awarded the Senator.
We also remember the recent passing of Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker and Maxim Dadashev.
Lastly, we preview Maurice Hooker vs Jose Ramirez as they unify their 140 lb titles (WBO, WBC).
