Keith Thurman is set for his next fight against Brock Jarvis on March 12 at The Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, Australia. The former unified welterweight champion steps through the ropes after over three years of absence from the ring.
Once-beaten Thurman (30-1, 22 KOs) was scheduled to face Tim Tszyu last March, but withdrew due to injury. In his previous outing in February 2022, which was also his return to the ring, the native of Clearwater, Florida defeated Mario Barrios by unanimous decision. With the victory, the 36-year-old bounced back from his first career defeat by split decision against Manny Pacquiao in July 2019.
“This is going to be one of the greatest comebacks in 2025,” Keith Thurman said via a video link at a launch press conference on Tuesday. “Time does not take away the ability of champions.”
“I had to do a little google on who Brock Jarvis was, how he lost against a world champion [Liam Paro]. I’m going to warm up my skills and talent, remind people of who Keith Thurman is by beating up some kangaroos. I’m going to fly over there, I’m going to get me this kangaroo [Jarvis] and I’m going to come back to America and I’ll come get Tszyu.”
Jarvis (22-1, 20 KOs) stopped Adrian Rodriguez in the fourth round last December and Marlon Paniamogan also in the fourth round in March 2023. In October 2022, the 27-year-old lost his first fight via first-round stoppage against fellow Australian Liam Paro.
“I’ve watched Thurman for a long time. I’m excited and I plan on making a statement on March 12,” Brock Jarvis said from Fox Sports Australia Studio. “This is a big opportunity for me and I’m going to make the most of it.”
“Originally when I got the call, I thought Keith had retired, so it was news to me. I also thought, what an opportunity for me. I know he hasn’t knocked anyone out for ten years, he hasn’t fought in three years and pulled out last year with an old man injury. I’ll just be a lot better when he gets here and arrives on Australian soil.”
The event airs live on Kayo Sports and Main Event in Australia. The U.S. broadcast has yet to be determined.
The bouts featured on the Thurman vs Jarvis undercard are expected to be confirmed shortly.