Spence vs. Crawford

[ColchVEGAS]

Something was wrong with Errol. I don't know exactly what it is but clearly something is. It was the best Crawford has ever looked and the worst Spence has ever looked. He had nothing in the beginning. There was no pop with his punch, no other gears, no foundational balance and it was like he could not see punches from certain angles and became a risk to himself.

That doesn't take away from the masterclass put on by Crawford and his team. He was the bigger, stronger, quicker, more disciplined fighter on Saturday night. Errol's team knows what's going on and put his life and career in jeopardy. A Payday is not worth his life. Prayers for Spence and his family. This was difficult watch and I'm a fan of both of those fighters.

If Errol Spence is not absolutely 100% from the neck down and neck up for his next fight then he should hang it up with his head high.

Since the car accident Spence has not been to same, IMO. I said before the fight he sounds punch drunk in interviews and his diction seems slower than it has ever been. I thought Bud would edge out a close victory, never did I expect the best down and masterclass he showed.

Bo Mac mentioned leading up to the fight that they saw something in Spence that they would exploit, obviously they did not saw what, it my guess would be that Spence leaves his hands a little low when throwing punches. Crawford jumped all over that and exploded it with precision on short rights and lefts. Crawford wasted no energy at all, ever punch was with intent and precise. I think the Compubox had him landing at a 50% clip, which is unheard of especially against a top tier boxer like Spence.

I hope Spence does not take the rematch, it will be no different. He has been wanting to move up to 154 and maybe it is that time. Let's see how badly Charlo gets dispatched by Canelo and that Charlo/Spence could be a fight worth making. After this last performance though, I am not sure Spence should try to jump in with even the likes of Tim Tszyu. He should take his time and think about his next move with his long future, not boxing future, in mind.

 

[Gutter King]

Since the car accident Spence has not been to same, IMO. I said before the fight he sounds punch drunk in interviews and his diction seems slower than it has ever been. I thought Bud would edge out a close victory, never did I expect the best down and masterclass he showed.

Bo Mac mentioned leading up to the fight that they saw something in Spence that they would exploit, obviously they did not saw what, it my guess would be that Spence leaves his hands a little low when throwing punches. Crawford jumped all over that and exploded it with precision on short rights and lefts. Crawford wasted no energy at all, ever punch was with intent and precise. I think the Compubox had him landing at a 50% clip, which is unheard of especially against a top tier boxer like Spence.

I hope Spence does not take the rematch, it will be no different. He has been wanting to move up to 154 and maybe it is that time. Let's see how badly Charlo gets dispatched by Canelo and that Charlo/Spence could be a fight worth making. After this last performance though, I am not sure Spence should try to jump in with even the likes of Tim Tszyu. He should take his time and think about his next move with his long future, not boxing future, in mind.

Bud mentioned a change in jab they they spent a lot of time on leading up to the fight. He mentioned it was purposely "harder"...I think after he established the jab, it went south pretty quickly for Spence. Also, Bud didn't wait around to "figure" Spence out. He probably felt the strength difference in the second and started pushing forward earlier than normal.

Bud will go for the next level of greatness at 154. Unfortunately with all the people qualifying Spence's lackluster performance on the cut, he'll probably need to put him down there eventually as well.

Side note: This side of things gets over looked...but outside of the ring I am a big fan of the integrity of both fighters. Bud is an easy champion to root for, and he's doing a lot for the community and is truly a great role model.

 

[superjohn]

This is going to be a methodical, disciplined, patient, professional beat down of a great champion named Crawford from another great Champion named Errol Spence. Crawford will not be able to dance the whole fight. I'm a fan of both of these brothas but gotta go with the DFW kid on this. Ask Floyd Mayweather about Errol Spence.

Nailed it!

 

[noeynox]

I really have my doubts about Spence post accident.

Thoughts?

 

[DMIL]

Nailed it!

Wish I did my friend. You be safe out there.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

How bout that Inoue. Guy is nothing short of incredible.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Usyk probably #1 P4P right now after those 2 against Fury, he is absolutely generational.

Think Inoue is 2nd JUST ahead of Crawford. TBud is pretty inactive the last couple years and had a pretty meh performance against Madrimov.

Beterbiev 4th.

 

[ColchVEGAS]

Usyk was already the greatest cruiserweight in the history of boxing and just keeps building his HOF resume but cleaning out the HW division too.

Not sure where the HW division goes now. The drop-off from Usyk and Fury to Dubois is pretty large. Dubois is good and young but I think Fury beats him and Usyk already took care of business against him.

Agree with Usyk being P4P #1. I would say its Usyk, Inoue, Crawford, Beterbiev, with Bam Rodriguez rounding out the top 5.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Usyk was already the greatest cruiserweight in the history of boxing and just keeps building his HOF resume but cleaning out the HW division too.

Not sure where the HW division goes now. The drop-off from Usyk and Fury to Dubois is pretty large. Dubois is good and young but I think Fury beats him and Usyk already took care of business against him.

Agree with Usyk being P4P #1. I would say its Usyk, Inoue, Crawford, Beterbiev, with Bam Rodriguez rounding out the top 5.

Yup, think Bam, Bivol, Canelo and Nakatani are the next 4.