Comments Thread For: Spence Trainer: Athleticism Is Fleeting; Errol is Slow and Steady and Fighters Can't Deal with It

[Tag, You're Hit]

Derrick James makes a good point. Having a foundation of technical skills is imperative to long-term success. I think GGG fits that mold. But, I'd like to see Spence against a foe that has the technical skills along with supreme athleticism on top of it (Crawford, Thurman, Ennis). Power is also key, because you can't seriously deter a fighter like Spence without it.

[Tag, You're Hit]

WTF are you talking about it. So you want Spence to move up 20 pounds to fight a supermiddleweight??? Maybe we should have Benavidez move up 20 pounds to crusierweight and fight some of the guys there.

I'm pretty sure "Spence needs to grow a spine and fight Benavidez." was a joke.

[Clegg]

He makes some good points. Fans get excited for a super athletic prospect but a lot of times those guys don't look as impressive at the top level.

[ELPacman]

I don't mind Spence style at all. It is usually exciting. He's constantly maintaining pressure and attacking openings as he wears his opponents down. For me, Spence is very efficient with what he does and does not waste movement or punches. Everything is for a purpose and that is effective. I don't like guys that bounce and dance around early in the fight, only to get super tired and look like **** the second half of the fight. Spence on the other hand maintains his form and style from rd1 to 12.

[MONGOOSE66]

Spence needs to grow a spine and fight Benavidez.

Yea!!!!! He should also grow a third nut and take on Fury!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheUptownKid]

Spence is a technician and uses measured pressure which most of the elites do. His will is special and he is a hard hitter but for sure he wouldn’t be mistaken for the speediest welter.

[Liondw]

Excellent analysis by James.

Spence reminds me somewhat of Bernard Hopkins, a guy that wasn't flashy, not the pizzazz so to speak, but solid fundamentals.

That's why, when Roy Jones and BHop got older, it was Hopkins who remained one of the best whilst Roy's athleticism waned.

Leonard and Ali had it all though, the great skill and flair, as obviously 'Sugar' Ray Robinson.

Spence does contrast to Crawford and Ennis, but that doesn't mean the latter two don't have the skills with the flair. Ennis does need a big fight and prove he belongs, but so far he looks the part.

[Curtis2]

C’mon Sean, when you here, think about the word hear next time…

[Curtis2]

Spence needs to just keep whoopin ass

Yep, and keep on avoiding TCrawford to keep from getting an ass whoopin..

[4truth]

Crawford is much quicker and more deadly.

I won’t give credit to Spence for not fighting the best. Sick of excuses