Pacquiao vs Thurman is a match where the odds keep flip flopping every few days. With approximately a month to go to this match, there is still no clear favourite! Fans are split and so are the experts – as some claim that Pacquiao is the clear winner while there are others who claim that Thurman is winning the match!
However, if you ask Tim Tszyu, an Australian light middleweight boxer, who is also the sparring mate of Pacquiao, the Pac Man is clearly going to beat Thurman.
Pacquiao boxing with Thurman ‘Clone’ to Prepare for Pacquiao vs Thurman
Reports broke a few weeks ago that in order to prepare for the Pacquiao vs Thurman bout, Pacquiao has been sparring with Tim Tszyu, who not only has a physical resemblence to Thurman, but also has a very similar style of boxing.
This means that Manny Pacquiao, despite being a veteran of the sport and a legend of boxing, is taking his opponent seriously. Given that Thurman is undefeated, it is going to take an extra edge for Pacquiao to beat him.
Tszyu Believes the Pac Man is Winning!
Tszyu himself is a very good boxer and while sparring with The Pac Man, he said that he could feel the power of Manny Pacquiao’s punches! He further added that Pacquiao is well prepared and all set to face Thurman! He even predicted that Pacquiao is indeed going to win the match between Pacquiao vs Thurman!