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Keith Thurman

Keith Thurman is an American professional boxer from Clearwater, Florida, best known as a former unified welterweight world champion.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Keith Thurman is an American professional boxer from Clearwater, Florida, best known as a former unified welterweight world champion. Nicknamed "One Time," he has held major world titles at welterweight and has been one of the division’s leading fighters since turning professional in 2007.

Early life and amateur career

Thurman was born in Clearwater, Florida, and competed as an amateur before turning professional in late 2007. ESPN reports that he pursued an Olympic path before beginning his pro career.

Professional boxing career

Thurman rose through the welterweight ranks in the 2010s, winning regional and world titles before being elevated to full WBA champion in 2015. He later unified the division with a split-decision win over Danny Garcia in 2017.

Major fights and record

His notable victories include Robert Guerrero, Shawn Porter, Danny Garcia, and Mario Barrios. He lost for the first time to Manny Pacquiao in 2019, and later sources list his professional record as 31 wins and 2 losses or 30 wins and 1 loss depending on update date.

Broadcasting career

Outside the ring, Thurman has served as a FOX Sports boxing analyst on Premier Boxing Champions programming and related studio shows.

Key facts

  • Keith Thurman is a former unified welterweight world champion from Clearwater, Florida.
  • He turned professional in 2007 and won the WBA and WBC welterweight titles.
  • Notable wins include Robert Guerrero, Shawn Porter, Danny Garcia, and Mario Barrios.
  • His first professional loss was a split decision to Manny Pacquiao in 2019.
  • He has worked as a boxing analyst for FOX Sports.
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Canadian context

Keith Thurman is relevant to Canadian boxing fans as a major American welterweight whose championship fights and title unifications have been part of the broader North American boxing scene.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Keith Thurman?
Keith Thurman is an American professional boxer from Clearwater, Florida, and a former unified welterweight world champion.
What is Keith Thurman’s nickname?
His nickname is "One Time."
What titles has Keith Thurman held?
He held the WBA welterweight title and later unified it with the WBC title at welterweight.
Who gave Keith Thurman his first professional loss?
Manny Pacquiao defeated Thurman by split decision in 2019.
When did Keith Thurman turn professional?
He turned professional in 2007.
Has Keith Thurman worked in boxing media?
Yes. FOX Sports lists him as a boxing analyst for Premier Boxing Champions coverage.

References

  1. FOX Sports — https://www.foxsports.com/personalities/keith-thurman/bio
    Supports: boxing analyst role, birthplace, career accomplishments, professional record at time of publication
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/39745266/keith-thurman-biography-boxing-record-fights-more
    Supports: biographical details, record, stance, height, reach, notable wins, first loss to Manny Pacquiao
  3. WBA — https://www.wbaboxing.com/wba-boxer-profile?id=2695
    Supports: WBA interim title, elevation to WBA champion, split-decision win over Danny Garcia, inactivity details
  4. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Keith-Thurman
    Supports: biographical overview and title context
  5. Tapology — https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/208944-keith-thurman-one-time
    Supports: given name, nickname, birth date, birthplace, height, reach, pro record