There's one thing that holds Errol Spence Jr. back from being great.

[Combat Talk Radio]

And I already know: half of you won't agree because you think "it's about what they do in the ring".

If a tree falls in the woods and nobody's around to hear it, did it really fall?

Errol Spence is one of the most humble, soft spoken, easy going guys in the business. That hurts his marketability, no matter how you slice it. It hurt Tim Bradley for the same reason; it wasn't until Atlas' "FIREMEN!" speech that people took any sort of notice after the first Pacquiao fight. Beyond that, casuals would be hard pressed to name another fighter Bradley beat, or any significant stat about him.

Spence/Brook was marketed 80% by Kell Brook. The segment he cut about whether Spence could stay composed in front of a bunch of screaming Sheffield fans was classic. It made the outcome we saw that much more significant.




Could you imagine if Spence were as forthright and upfront as Shawn Porter? That's what the guy needs. Porter/Thurman/Garcia/Brook's charm and gift of speech crossed with Spence's skill and #MANDOWN/#StrapSeason promotion. The dude would be all over American news.




Point is more people need to be interested in the sport, and promotion is how you do it. What happens in the ring is how you keep that attention. But it has to start with strong promotion.

[masterminding]

Yeah, that's why I can't get into him.

I want my fighters to live life like they walk around knocking people out. But if you not gonna live like that at least act like you do.

It's entertainment. You need a persona.

[Szef]

Bradley was a pillow puncher. Brave one, but pillow puncher nonetheless. He was destined to be an unknown and I like him.

Spence knocks people out, he doesn't need to talk shyt. As long he keeps doing that, hell be fine. It would be nice to have a good, humble and quiet American fighter for a change.

His inactivity holds him back more than anything. He should be fighting 3 times a year.

[Pat bateman]

Spence stays quiet & humble like he's equipped with a muzzle. Top bloke.

[Madison Boxing]

would help if he fought decent opposition. i didnt see mayweather fighting too many people like ocampos and shot peterson

[koolkc107]

Spence is a KO artist who just sold out the Ford Center in Dallas (12K seats), is being mentioned as a future PPV star, and already has the #ManDown and #StrapSeason brands associated with his name.

He has an NFL team owner who owns a football stadium in his corner.

He is coming along just fine, and every name he gets into the ring and dismantles will only add to the already growing furor.

[dibzvincent143]

True. you need to have a brand and persona. Main reasons why Floyd and Pacquiao are a cut above all others. The former have the persona, and latter have the story.

Bradley is far more unlikeable than spence though since he lack knockout power and was just above average in everything he does. He had no signature punch lol

I think if you put the right guys in front of spence, he’ll soon be interesting. Especially if he fights up to middleweight to challenge himself.

[Larry the boss]

Guy is just starting his uprise he is far from great at the moment..Beating top fighters will make him great

[Beercules]

I like Spence.


He knocks people out, humble, I think he is the best at 147

[Hands of Stone]

Disagree. That brash talking brand of boxing died when Mayweather left the ring. Adrien Broner did it and is doing it, how is it working out for him. Garcia, Porter, Thurman can't sell out their home town arena like Spence just did and he's only the new kid on the block. Spence slogan "Strap season, Man down" is catchy and will settle in with more face time. What is killing most fighters today, Spence included is activity. Fight often and if you only want to fight 2 or 3 times, fight a live body. If a live body is unavailable, look at the next weight class for competition. Its great to have casuals take note but sometimes you have to entrench yourself within the hardcore fans first who might draw casuals in if your fight brings drama most times.