Does Errol Spence become a superstar if he beats Pacquiao?

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  1. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon.

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    He becomes the GOAT.
     
  2. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Spence is actually very well known in certain circles and communities already. Nothing he does will ever get him crossover appeal though, not even after he beats Manny.
     
  3. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He has to capitalize on the win to become a star. A win over Pac would be huge. But one win won't always do it. Shane didn't become a star after defeating ODLH the first time.
     
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    renyo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Most of the superstars go on a run of high profile fights before they beat a legend. We haven't seen that from Spence yet, he really needs to clear out the welterweight division regardless of the money thing, and that means Crawford and Thurman need to be taken out too. Once the great fighters reach that pinnacle I understand the money talk discussion, but you've got to do whatever it takes to build that legacy and make the public believe and understand you are the best and your fights are an event.
     
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  5. Ted Stickles

    Ted Stickles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If he beats Manny it’s a good win against an older legend and ATG… while it’s not a huge thing it’s still a very significant win…. Now if Manny turns back the clock and beats Errol, to me that’s a going out with a last hurrah fight. I would hope he would call it a day after that because he beat the consensus top welter.
     
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    Lol, of course not.
     
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    His last PPV (vs Danny) supossedly did 180K. And Danny is very well known. He might consistently hit 300K PPV against the guys at 154. Maybe. With the right promotion.

    Without the fights or the rivalry to boost sales, I’m not so sure. His media followers and views barely if at all trump Crawfords.
     
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  11. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    PAC has been out of boxing for TWO years so this will not make Spence a household name.
    Now him and Crawford that’s the fight where both become known in every household
     
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    You stoned, bruh?

    Spence isn't very well known outside of boxing. Crawford is a complete unknown outside of boxing.
     
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    After Pac, Crawford needs to take the 40%.
     
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