Comments Thread For: Spence: Why Not Make Mikey Garcia Fight if He Can Beat Easter?

[boxinggod101]

So he called Vargas, Amir Khan and Mikey Garcia??

[Southpawology]

So he called Vargas, Amir Khan and Mikey Garcia??

I'll take any 3 of those over ugas and ocampo

[Bronx2245]

Spence isn’t chasing Garcia. He is only considering that option because his preferred fights won’t happen by the end of this year.

The strong southpaw mentioned former WBO welterweight champ Jessie Vargas (28-2-1, 10 KOs) as a potential opponent for his final fight of this year. Spence isn’t especially interested in facing Yordenis Ugas (22-3, 11 KOs), who’s ranked No. 2 by the IBF, in his next fight.

A fight against Garcia figures to be better received among fans, despite Spence’s obvious advantages, than bouts with Vargas or Ugas.

“I didn’t challenge him,” Spence said. “He challenged me. So I think the reaction would be positive. They’ll probably praise him because he’s showing a lot guts, a lot of heart for moving up to fight a so-called big welterweight. So, I mean, that’d be good. And then I’m fighting a guy with a great name and a great resume.

https://www.boxingscene.com/spence-w...easter--129281

I think Spence should fight Ugas! He's not a household name, but he's a better fighter than Jeff Horn and Jessie Vargas! Now if Mikey is serious, then whatever, but I doubt Mikey is looking for a fight like that by December! I don't think Thurman is fighting Spence in 2019 either! Thurman is M.I.A.! Ugas, Garcia vs. Porter winner, and then Mikey or Crawford! Make it happen!

[Butch.McRae]

So it appears Spence is ready to start stirring the pot a little lol I guess he was serious about "Showing my personality more"

I don't particularly want the fight but it would remind me of how Oscar used to travel across divisions for big fights. Mikey seems to be that kind of special fighter, who's willing the take all challenges.

He doesn't have to win either. Weirdly, as long as Mikey was competitive, it actually might be smart for both of them b/c everybody would watch that fight. I'll have to think on this more.

[Shadoww702]

"Spence gets no credit for beating Mikey" why? Mikey opened his mouth and said he would move up for the challenge. Spence should get credit. maybe Mikey should now publicly take back his statement and then it'll die down.

Stop running ur damn mouth.

but if Spence is looking for a "name" then move up and beat Lara at 154. big name right there. then drop back down. Lara is still a dangerous opponent, Hurd doesn't even want a rematch.

Spence vs Lara make it happen. both with PBC and Haymon guys.

Yeah will at least Mikey is up for the challenge unlike bum slayer. Dude can EASILY make 154 and 160. Yet continues to fight fkb BUM after BUM.

[Shadoww702]

So he called Vargas, Amir Khan and Mikey Garcia??

Pretty much. And Pac.

[Butch.McRae]

Btw, I checked the comment section on Facebook to see how the casuals responded to this article. There's a lot of "Mikey can win" comments.

Maybe Mikey is smarter than people give him credit for. I mean he did leave Arum (and that's a special group of guys who can say that) lol his name might explode if he did this. I'm a little intrigued now

[Butch.McRae]

Pretty much. And Pac.

I mean I think it's obvious what he is doing. We all know what demographic drives the sport in the US.

It's not all that crazy to want those guys in the ring to build yourself up. He has to wait on the guys at his weight.

[Shadoww702]

**** it! Do a CW at 140 IBF 10lb same day weight. Lol. Then ill take Mikey to win.Thats fair meet in the middle. Since Spence only fight BUMS might as well step up Mikey.

Spence is a POS. Calling out Vargas, Khan, Mikey, Pac. What next?? Leo Santa Cruz??

Why not Lara, Charlo, or Hurd??? I know why. He dont loke fighting REAL guys his size.

[Butch.McRae]

**** it! Do a CW at 140 IBF 10lb same day weight. Lol. Then ill take Mikey to win.Thats fair meet in the middle. Since Spence only fight BUMS might as well step up Mikey.

Spence is a POS. Calling out Vargas, Khan, Mikey, Pac. What next?? Leo Santa Cruz??

Why not Lara, Charlo, or Hurd??? I know why. He dont loke fighting REAL guys his size.

Just keeping it real. Do you think a fight with Lara, Charlo, or Hurd pulls a big TV audience? (Thinking 900k - 1 million+ views on Showtime) I really doubt it.

I mean we saw GGG doing a similar thing not too long ago (back when he was targeting Cotto, Canelo, and JCCjr instead of Ward). I get what's happening here. We're seeing the businessman come out of him now.

He knows he just has to wait to "collect the belts" at 147. I don't prefer these comments, but they make sense.

It's the same reason Crawford is about to fight Jose.