Comments Thread For: Spence: Not Rattled By Boxing Brook in England; Built for This

[hhs661]

" But there’s no concern at all about the judges because if I’m not mistaken, the IBF picks the judges, picks the officials. So there’s no concern at all with that.” - Errol Spence 2017

Just in case it gets to the point where the UK is accused of our infamous homecooking.

Bad judging will be discussed regardless. If Brook wins a close fight, you'll have your fans who will cry and ***** and whatever else, but who gives a damN? Whether the fight's in the UK, US or Mars.. Looking forward to this fight though.

[Jubei]

Did Spencer sign up for VADA yet??

[SkillspayBills]

Slightly OT question which has probably been discussed somewhere else on the boards, but why is it that so few American fans travel abroad to support their fighters, while British, Irish, Europeans will often travel en masse, sometimes outnumbering the local fans? Is it something to do with American sports culture - like, their main sports are all pretty much domestic affairs - or is it a financial issue, or something else?

America is one of the only places where we root against a home town fighter against a foreigner. Crabs in a bucket ass country.

[slimPickings]

I just hope Brook isn't badly weight-drained.

If he isn't, it will be a lot like Calzaghe-Lacy.

I think you have a point there.
Except, Brook might very well be the Lacy, whether he is healthy or not !!!

[TheUptownKid]

Slightly OT question which has probably been discussed somewhere else on the boards, but why is it that so few American fans travel abroad to support their fighters, while British, Irish, Europeans will often travel en masse, sometimes outnumbering the local fans? Is it something to do with American sports culture - like, their main sports are all pretty much domestic affairs - or is it a financial issue, or something else?

As an American, I have no interest in visiting Sheffield as a destination whereas most big fights here are held in NYC or Vegas which are a lot more appealing

[The Hammer]

I think you have a point there. Except Brook will be the Lacy, whether he is healthy or not !!!

Brook has proven his skills.

Spence is more like Lacy - his best win is over a 42 year old opponent.

[mlac]

Did Spencer sign up for VADA yet??

I would like to know this.

What kind of testing is there for this fight?

[slimPickings]

Brook has proven his skills.

Spence is more like Lacy - his best win is over a 42 year old opponent.

Most important thing is we get to see both of them in the ring soon.

Both will be tested.

If you think Spence is another version of Lacy, more power to you. Just dont put your money on it!!

[Realizniguhnit]

Brook has proven his skills.

Spence is more like Lacy - his best win is over a 42 year old opponent.

I like Spence but cant help but notice his over confidence. Too me a guy like Brook has the perfect chance to beat Spence especially at home. He's prime he's huge at 147 and will be able to get away with the holds and pot shot his way to victory like he did Porter. Spence strong but he there to be hit and

I was really not impressed watching Spence on his Olympic run he brings up. When he got in tough fight and was down he got wild and predictable and I've also seen him shaken up in a Pro fight just like Brook was...

[Ray Corso]

"He's prime he's huge at 147" (Brook)

Brook 5' 9" 147 will probably weigh 162 bell time. 69" reach 30yrs
Spence 5' 9 1/2" 147 will be at 160 bell time. 72" reach 27 yrs.

Slight reach for Spence and might influence the fight coming from a southpaw stance but we'll see. Other than that they have no size advantages against each other.
I think this is a very good match up and both should be applauded for accepting their challenges.
Thurman vs Garcia is also to be applauded, these young men are willing and able.
Anyone crying over these bouts is not a real boxing fan.

Ray