Spence is okay. Crawford is too predictable to beat Spence. Not a fan of either. Thurman is multifaceted and schools them both.
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Originally posted by hondamonkey View PostIt drives me crazy when people make it seem like Spence doesn’t want to fight the best out there. He’s literally been calling out the top dogs since he was 15-0. If it was that easy for him as the fighter to make these fights, he would. It’s just too much politics. I believe they are the two best WWs, however, I have no doubt Spence is the superior fighter.
Crawford’s only loss at 147 will come by a loss to Spence. I disagree with anyone who thinks Bud is going to be able to withstand the blows.
I think Crawford is a great fighter with both boxing IQ and real heart/grit. With that said, some people are built for the sport more than others. Spence’s defense, footwork, speed, and timing are all underrated. Reason being, he needs the big names to showcase them. People think Spence just comes forward without any caution. It’s exactly the opposite. We underestimate his ability to gauge his opponents power. If he doesn’t respect it enough, then he will run you down and then put it in reverse over you.
If he does respect his opponents power, he will slide in and out ripping to the body and the head till you weaken. Then he will run you over.
Crawford’s downfall will be lack of ability to hurt Spence OR engaging in a firefight with a dude that breaks ribs and orbital bones.
His name causes trembling in boxing gyms in Texas and Vegas. Why? Because he hurts people with 16oz gloves and headgear. Hence his sparring partners are almost always in weight classes above 147lbs. He’s barely 28yrs old and started boxing at 15. No wear and tear and still learning tons as well.
Now, more seriously, forget the Crawford fight for a second because yes, there are certain things getting in the way of that but what is getting in the way of fights such as Porter, Garcia or Thurman?
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Originally posted by A.K View PostI truely believe they’re both the best Welters on the planet and I understand they can’t fight cause of networks but espn is much easier to work with than hbo cause they cover everything reguardless I don’t see it as a hard fight to make.
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Originally posted by soul_survivor View PostCan I ask why you are a fan of Errol Spence?
I'm just curious because he has spent a career fighting absolute nobodies, got a win over Brook and his only other, somewhat worthy win, is Lamont Peterson.
That is very curious to me.
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Originally posted by soul_survivor View PostYou're a fan because he says he wants to fight the best? I get it, hypothetical situations make him the best fighter on the planet
Now, more seriously, forget the Crawford fight for a second because yes, there are certain things getting in the way of that but what is getting in the way of fights such as Porter, Garcia or Thurman?
Thirdly, you can use several of Spence’s fights to measure his potential. It doesn’t take a much to see that he has that potential to be great. He’s just waiting on the opportunity. You’re not going to be as successful as the opportunities you’ve gotten.
Finally, I’m a prophet lol.
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How can spence prove he is the best when the so called other best wws refuse to fight him? He will not move up in weight until charlo
leaves 154.
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I like both but they arent fighting for a long time is my gut feeling. Neither guy really wants it. Are they the best welters today? Cant say definitively when Keith Thurman still has two wins over better competiton than either Crawford or Spence has faced. I think Crawford and Spence would beat both guys too, but it hasnt happened so for me, he edge goes to Thurman.
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Originally posted by Redd Foxx View PostDefinitely the 2 best welters. I think it's childish that people here feel they need to bash one or the other.
They need to fight top guys of they want to be considered great fighters.
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