Spence plans move to 154/160. Good or Bad idea??

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  1. ATG22

    ATG22 Active Member Full Member

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    Spence is the best at 147. I’d favor him over Crawford (too small) and Thurman (too inactive).

    He’d probably be very successful at 154, but would not be able to hang at 160 for quite some time.
     
  2. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    154 is pretty weak, so Spence would do well there, but he isn't ready for 160.
     
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  3. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    $pence want that NELO money..
     
  4. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Crawford won't beat Spence, (and I'm very high on Crawford before I'm
    criticized of hating).

    Spence is basically already a 154'er. His frame wouldn't even really need to adjust.
    160, maybe eventually. I'm not sold on it yet. I think he's too sturdy for Lubin and
    would walk him down.

    Charlo and Spence won't fight.
     
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  5. bcr

    bcr Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I can't believe that he has to move up when so many top welterweights fight with the same promoter, Hurd, Lubin, Charlo, Lara, Trout, Williams and Harrison faced each other but Thurman, Porter and Garcia are not interested in facing spence.
     
  6. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    When is Crawford going to be in a big fight? I think Spence can do just fine at 154 pounds
     
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  7. dougemerypm

    dougemerypm Active Member Full Member

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    Well then he should make the fight with Crawford before he goes. Mikey Garcia could never find Crawford at 135 or 140 but now wants Spence and NOT Crawford. Spence is in a "stagnant" weight class but wants to move up without fighting Crawford. Who is running from who here?
     
  8. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    I want Spence to fight Thurman before he moves up. The Crawford fight will be impossible to make so forget about it.
     
  9. Tomato(e) Can

    Tomato(e) Can Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao. banned Full Member

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    Guy.

    Spence is tailor made for Crawford. Crawford will grind him up and smoke that ass easy.
     
  10. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    Btw Spence and jermell Charlo will never fight at 154 they have the same trainer and are boys.
     
  11. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    I question his readiness at 160 as well. It all comes down to is he good enough to give up the size advantage 2 weight classes up? It would help to see him standing next to one of the Charlos or GGG. Maybe he's actually plenty big and my perception is off.
     
  12. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Fight crawford before please!
     
  13. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Charlo also knows that spence would smash his head in.
     
  14. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    Have them fight 39 year old Golovkin in the future as a gauge of abilities.
     
  15. Dreamking

    Dreamking Active Member Full Member

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    Spence vs Charlo or Canelo would be entertaining fights.
     
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