Which fighter has the best defense at 147?(That's a top end fighter)

- -Only reason Thurman moves so much is because of his breakable ribs. Bud and Spence the best traditional defense of top 147s.

I think it's close between Crawford and Spence. Neither of them loses even one round very often, They don't get hit much. Spence did get tagged at times by Brook but Brook is a very sharp welterweight who would land on Crawford too. I would say Spence has the best defense with Crawford a close second. Thurman got hit a bunch by a mediocre Lopez in his last fight. Thank you. Thurman could disengage and pull backwards with his speed and athletics, but in his comeback when he got tired he showed he wasent all that slick defensively. I also agree I saw Spence take a few early against Brook, didn’t look steady. Course his defence against Mikey to me anyway was the most noticeable skill. Crawford avoids punches on an uncanny level too. I don’t even care to speculate I just want to see them fight. If I had to say, I think they would stymie each other offensively.

Which fighter has the best defense at 147? I'd have to reckon Thurman, will explain later, but you guys discuss. ... there's a difference between "the fighter with the best defense" and "the best defense fighter"... FMJr was the epitome of "the best defense fighter"...

Crawford for sure. Spence's defense is his only real weakness. Thurman ain't what he used to be and reflexes are slow now. Garcia gets hit too much. Crawford DOES get careless but he chooses his moments wisely and it's not just a lack of skill. He does it when he wants to really sit down on his punches and inflict damage. When he needs to be defensive, he's a ghost.

It must be pacquiao. Floyd who is a sharp shooter couldn't even hit pac clean.

I'd go with Ugas

Pacquiao... Honestly,you're right. He's the hardest to hit consistently and has proved it with big fights. Should have specified the "new" era of welterweights.

I think it's close between Crawford and Spence. Neither of them loses even one round very often, They don't get hit much. Spence did get tagged at times by Brook but Brook is a very sharp welterweight who would land on Crawford too. I would say Spence has the best defense with Crawford a close second. Thurman got hit a bunch by a mediocre Lopez in his last fight.

None of them are exceptional defensively but if I had to choose, it would be between Thurman and Crawford. I feel like Crawford has more diversity in how he defends but I've seen Thurman hit cleanly less consistently versus better opposition. The thing I don't like about Thurman is that he only uses his legs. He doesn't do the little things like smother or tie up, especially when he's been hurt. Crawford usually gets caught because he's aggressive so that's the trade off but when he doesn't want to get hit, he can make it really difficult.

I'd have to reckon Thurman, will explain later, but you guys discuss. Terrance Crawford has the best defence and he is also the most technically correct welter he is the man to beat at welter, not Spence only Spence could beat Crawford at 147, that fight will be tense

It's hard to say because they all get hit more than they need to. Thurman, Crawford, and Spence all have great defensive ability but their bravado tends to get them hit. We'll find out for real when they start fighting each other.

Crawfish isnt anything special hell he would get exposed by the likes of Swift Garcia & Shawn Porter ffs. When Bud recently just signed his newest TR extension it made the fear of losing his undefeated record even more obvious. Let me know when he stops fighting dishwashers. Let me know when Spence quits ducking him.

Pacquiao...

Pacquiao would school Crawfish as well

He sure has Crawford scared lol. Crawfish isnt anything special hell he would get exposed by the likes of Swift Garcia & Shawn Porter ffs. When Bud recently just signed his newest TR extension it made the fear of losing his undefeated record even more obvious. Let me know when he stops fighting dishwashers.

crawfords defense is ESPN its the best one in the division! Got to agree with this. Spence has a solid guard. Thurman moves well. Porter smothers as good as anyone. Garcia defends well also. But bud is probably the best. Funny thing is none of them are exceptional at d because they’re all real tough guys. All get caught in every fight.

Errol Spence since he's never been hurt & has them other boys scared as Hell! He sure has Crawford scared lol.

Errol Spence since he's never been hurt & has them other boys scared as Hell!

Thurman. He has the best head movement and he does a great job at dashing in and out

crawfords defense is ESPN its the best one in the division!