Comments Thread For: Crawford: I Give Spence The Edge, But Ugas Has What it Takes To Derail Him

[P to the J]

Rate Spence highly, always have; hate his career: waste.

Regardless, Ugas by TKO

[wrecksracer]

Should Charlo become the undisputed light middleweight champion this year, how is it easier to make Charlo-Crawford than Spence-Crawford?

It isn't, as both Charlo and Spence are with PBC and Al Haymon.

If PBC thinks a Charlo victory over Crawford is a sure thing, they would make the fight. They don't have any confidence that Spence would beat Crawford.

[Good ol' Douglas]

Crawford, cos if bud wins against Spence, he becomes the lineal champ, and this will be his third lineal championship in three divisions. While Canelo is only lineal in one division 168lbs

Not all (lineal) champions are equal though. E.g. Taylor's undisputed run at 140 was far more impressive than Crawford's.

[champion4ever]

If Spence eye holds up then he should be just fine. Ugas is a good competitor in all but his lack of power, work rate and punch volume really hurts him in this match up. He is more of an aggressive counter puncher. I expect Yordenis to land the more accurate punches but he is going to eat a lot of punches from Spence also.

[Tibburon245]

One or both are dragging their feet--the fight should have happened already. Spence vs Crawford--don't they both want to prove they are the best? Sugar Ray Robinson fought 175 lb Joey Maxim and beat him for 14 rounds but collapsed from the heat. Robinson had a 147 lb frame but took the challenge.

[hhh1200]

WW has been dead since 2016. In the best interest of the division, Ugas needs to beat Spence. Ugas wants to fight Crawford but we know who will block it if he wins. Did I say WW is still dead in 2022 too?

[SplitSecond]

Rate Spence highly, always have; hate his career: waste.

Regardless, Ugas by TKO

Brings me to the question. What PBC fighter didn’t have a waste of a career?

Spencer has probably had the best career since it’s inception.

[KTFOKING]

Even if Spence was completely healthy with no concerns, Ugas would be a tough out as he would for ANYONE. He's a big, strong and skilled WW with a great trainer. Spence has fought ONCE since September of 2019. He says his eye is completely healed but it is different getting hit in sparring and in an actual fight.

I think Spence is going to bring it and stop Ugas late, but he's going to have to work for it. Very good fight and yes, the undisputed fight needs to happen right afterwards.

[P to the J]

Brings me to the question. What PBC fighter didn’t have a waste of a career?

Spencer has probably had the best career since it’s inception.

I don’t know, probably a few. Mayweather? He’s been more active than most of this generation’s welterweights, and his opponents list, albeit there’s a few faded names and McGregor on there, puts this bunch to shame.

[South Champion]

Should Charlo become the undisputed light middleweight champion this year, how is it easier to make Charlo-Crawford than Spence-Crawford?

It isn't, as both Charlo and Spence are with PBC and Al Haymon.

Crawford & Spence have beef though. If Charlo becomes undisputed at 154, Crawford is actually the best option for him. There aren't other PBC fights at 154 or 160 that are bigger for Charlo. It's also a fight that Charlo should be the favorite in because it will be Crawford moving up to his 4th weight class. I feel like Charlo and Crawford will have an easier time making a deal than Spence and Crawford.