LAS VEGAS – As one of just two men to have fought both Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios, Keith Thurman is well placed to pontificate on their Saturday clash at the MGM Grand.

It should be the last time he climbs into a ring for anything beyond a ceremonial wave.

No matter the decision, he deserves tons of credit for putting together such a strong performance at 46, especially after having been out of the professional ring for four years.