Keith Thurman is a prominent face in the world of professional boxing. The 35-year-old former welterweight champion has been around for a while now. Considered among the top fighters inside the squared circle, Thurman reigned as the WBA champion for a span of four years from 2014 to 2019 and the WBC title for a year from 2017 to 2018.
Keith Thurman initially fought as an amateur fighter. He enjoyed a spectacular run as an amateur boxer and won 101 amateur bouts. His dominance in the ring in his amateur days can be guessed from the fact that he finished 76 of his rivals by knockouts.
Keith Thurman has headlined one pay-per-view event so far. He faced Manny Pacquiao on July 20, 2019, in the biggest fight of his career. Thurman’s WBA welterweight title was on the line in the match. The duo fought through the twelve rounds and went neck-to-neck with each other. Thurman came up short in the end in a hard-fought fight and ended up losing by a split decision.
Keith Thurman Professional Boxing Debut
In 2007, Keith Thurman eventually became a professional boxer by making his debut against Kensky Rodney in a four-round bout. He made quick work of Rodney to win the fight by knocking him out in the first round and never looked back after earning a debut victory in the inaugural professional fight of his career.
Where is Keith Thurman ranked?
Keith Thurman is ranked as the world’s fifth-best welterweight professional boxer by BoxRec. The former American champion is a brilliant fighter inside the squared circle, his ascension to the rankings is no surprise given his stylish fighting style, which has earned him considerable success until now.
Keith Thurman Boxing Record
In a long boxing career that spans over one and a half decades and 32 professional bouts, Keith Thurman has a brilliant record of 30 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest to his name. He has earned 22 victories via knockouts and 8 by decision so far.
| 32 fights | 30 wins | hide1 loss |
| By knockout | 22 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | |
FAQs on Keith Thurman Professional Debut
A. He is ranked as the fifth-best welterweight by BoxRec as of March 2024.
A. He has a professional boxing record of 30 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest.
A. No, he lost by a split decision against Manny Pacquiao.
A. He has headlined one pay-per-view event so far.
A. He was scheduled to fight on March 30, 2024, in his upcoming fight but withdrew due to an injury.
