If Skills Pay The Bills why does everybody think Spence beats Thurman

**GhostofDempsey** · 07-31-2017, 09:33 PM

For me, Thurman has been suspect ever since he got wobbled by a Collazo body punch. Collazo is not known for his power, Spence hits way harder. Thurman underwent elbow surgery and was fighting once per year. That said, it's still anyone's fight. I just favor Spence slightly.

**_Maxi** · 07-31-2017, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by Sheldon312

Yes, styles make fights but nine times out of ten the more skilled boxer comes out on top( unless there is a weight disparity) But lately, i've been seeing a lot of these threads discussing Thurman vs Spence and it seems as if Thurman is a real underdog. And i'm trying to figure out why? Thurman hits harder, has just as good of a chin, better boxer, better defense, footwork, great ring IQ, and I honestly think he would've stopped Brook and won more convincingly. I'm just wondering, what is it about Spence that makes most people think that he's just going to blow out Thurman?

What makes you think he can KO Brook sooner? Thurman didn't KO Garcia, wasn't even close to. Come on, don't be ******.

Thurman is good, maybe better in skills, but Spence is good as well and has more power I think.

I get your point though.

**A.K** · 07-31-2017, 09:54 PM

Errol is the much better boxer fym, his body work is on another level, ring iq much higher, footwork far superior, superior jab , and he hits much harder pull your head out of your ass if you think Thurman is better in anyway.

**Joe Beamish** · 07-31-2017, 09:56 PM

Not sure why you think Thurman is more skilled than Spence.

They'd have a great fight. I'd lean toward Spence to take it.

**Larry the boss** · 07-31-2017, 09:59 PM

Thurman seems to hate it to the body and Spence is a very good body puncher..that may be why some are picking Spence

**N!Ck F.** · 07-31-2017, 10:00 PM

I completely disagree. Thurmans good, spence will be special. I think spence better in every measurable aspect including power. Better fighter in every way. If that body shot from Collazo almost had Thurman take a knee, that spence body shot gonna take his soul. Soto Karrass had him hurt to and he's not a big puncher either.

**WarMaidana** · 07-31-2017, 10:03 PM

IMO Spence is the more skilled boxer

**Scipio2009** · 07-31-2017, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by Sheldon312

Yes, styles make fights but nine times out of ten the more skilled boxer comes out on top( unless there is a weight disparity) But lately, i've been seeing a lot of these threads discussing Thurman vs Spence and it seems as if Thurman is a real underdog. And i'm trying to figure out why? Thurman hits harder, has just as good of a chin, better boxer, better defense, footwork, great ring IQ, and I honestly think he would've stopped Brook and won more convincingly. I'm just wondering, what is it about Spence that makes most people think that he's just going to blow out Thurman?

Thurman isn't as complete a fighter as Errol Spence is, to me anyway. Fought Shawn Porter to a 7-5 fight, fought Danny Garcia to a 7-5 fight, and was severely hurt to the body by Luis Collazo.

No one knows how good Errol Spence Jr is, but the Kell Brook performance is starting to give us a good idea. After a tough and competitive first six rounds, Errol Spence Jr was starting to clearly pull away, from a fighter who was top-3 at the weight.

Spence is southpaw with good pop, can box from range, and catch-shoot from mid-range/inside, and is a spiteful fighter on the inside.

Anyone expecting a wipeout is overstepping things, but I don't see Keith Thurman having enough in his arsenal to keep Errol off of him for the back 6 rounds of the fight.

**Sheldon312** · 08-01-2017, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by WarMaidana

IMO Spence is the more skilled boxer

How? Thurman has better footwork, speed, defense, and he seems to be more versatile offensively

If Skills Pay The Bills why does everybody think Spence beats Thurman