18+ Keith Thurman Quotes On Fighting, Boxing And Clarence Thomas
Keith Thurman is an American professional boxer. He is a former unified welterweight world champion, having held the WBA (Super) title since 2015, and the WBC title from 2017 to 2019. He is also ranked as the world's best active welterweight by BoxRec, and second by The Ring magazine and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Keith Thurman on fighting, boxing, clarence thomas.
I only want to fight real champions; I want to fight real opponents, so that I can climb the latter. — Keith Thurman
Mike Tyson has to be one of my greatest all time fighters. Muhammad Ali. I like going back looking at the classics like Roberto Duran. I like the old time fighters, when you had a champion in the old days you really had a true champion. Muhammad Ali would take on anybody. You had the greats fighting everybody. — Keith Thurman
I'm in love with boxing. It fell into my lap and I have been in love with it ever since. — Keith Thurman
Zaveck is a tough guy. He has never been knocked down and I love putting people to sleep. Knowing that he has never been knocked down is a true test for me — Keith Thurman
All I ever wanted was to be like Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Roberto Duran, Tommy Hearns, Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard. Back in the day American people knew who they were and I want them to now know Keith 'One Time' Thurman. — Keith Thurman
I'm confident that I can steal rounds by getting inside and throwing punches. — Keith Thurman
I tell people all the time, nobody wants to be hit. You have to trick a man, to hit a man. — Keith Thurman
When 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 Thurman
When I say I'm a true welterweight I'm talking about every fighter that has ever moved into the welterweight division. — Keith Thurman
There are certain fighters that if they want to remain relevant they will have to get through me. — Keith Thurman
I look up to Bernard Hopkins as a fighter. I'm honored to be his co-main event and to be able to give a great performance. — Keith Thurman
It was my dream as a kid was to make history. — Keith Thurman
There's a lot of great fights to make. — Keith Thurman
So 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 Thurman
What 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
Anyone that steps into the ring with me is facing a real welterweight. — Keith Thurman
When a 140 pounder that moves up fights a 140 pounder moved up and they move up it's a catch weight. — Keith Thurman
My boxing inspiration is to one day become world champion, to go as far as I can go and see where it takes me. — Keith Thurman
Life Lessons by Keith Thurman
- Keith Thurman's work demonstrates the importance of hard work and dedication to achieve success. He has shown that with the right attitude and commitment, anything is possible.
- He also serves as an example of how to stay humble and gracious in the face of success. He has maintained a positive attitude throughout his career and has been a role model for many.
- Finally, Keith Thurman's work shows that it is possible to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness, no matter what your background or circumstances may be.
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