Spence is not as good as some think

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  • RadChang
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    #1

    Spence is not as good as some think

    Spence is not Floyd. Floyd has been boxing since he was a little child. Spence didn't start boxing until 15, which is fairly late, when he had already gone through puberty.

    Even today, Spence's movement is quite stiff and unnatural, he lacks fluidity compared to Floyd or Crawford who grew up boxing.

    Spence also doesn't have Floyd's experience.

    Now, Spence is HUGE for 147 and has good skills, that combined with his strength and talent has been too much for most guys.

    But Pac will be the fastest, and most experienced opponent he has ever faced by far.

    This is an intriguing matchup.



  • Roadblock
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    #2
    Spence is just a different style, he is slower and more orthodox, his assets are his size a tight guard and he applies a lot of pressure, a good straight jab good body punching, Errol is a sound fighter just not a dynamic athlete like Floyd was.

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    • Dakuwaqa
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      #3
      He’s not Floyd. He’s more exciting and has a more aggressive style. Takes more risks. He’s obviously not as gifted

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      • JakeTheBoxer
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        #4
        He is not gifted as Floyd, but he is much bigger guy than Floyd.

        Spence is a great fighter, but he fights one of the best guys.

        Pacquiao is ATG, Spence is not.

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        • Kagami Taiga
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          #5
          Spence is a very very good throwback fighter. No he's not Floyd. He's more similar to a poor man's Marvin Hagler. But that makes him a dangerous in his own right. He's not as good a boxer as Marvin. But he knows how to move well, and his jab is no joke. Add in his body punching and his ability to cut off the ring, and it's clear why he's rated so highly in today's boxing world.

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          • _Rexy_
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            #6
            Nobody is as good as their fanbase hypes them up to be. It's why so many people have a damn nervous breakdown weekly when theres an upset.

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            • Dakuwaqa
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              #7
              Originally posted by Kagami Taiga
              Spence is a very very good throwback fighter. No he's not Floyd. He's more similar to a poor man's Marvin Hagler. But that makes him a dangerous in his own right. He's not as good a boxer as Marvin. But he knows how to move well, and his jab is no joke. Add in his body punching and his ability to cut off the ring, and it's clear why he's rated so highly in today's boxing world.
              He’s also got insane cardio. He’s one of my favourite fighters to watch. Always presses the action

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              • DaNeutral.
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                #8
                Spence definitely isn’t as good as some think, also, Spence is definitely better than some think.

                but Spence is good enough to make sure he uses his size to his advantage. He knows what he is doing. Spence and Bud are too prime and too good for this aged Pac, anybody else i give him a chance against.

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                • PeepeePoopooMan
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                  #9
                  He really isn't. He's like a black canelo. Ko's everyone hes suppose to then looks ordinary when facing the top guys. Nothing spectacular

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                  • GrandpaBernard
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                    #10
                    Spence might be the best fighter in a transitional era [the segment before the next truly great talent arrives]

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