Crawford vs spence might be a glorified sparring session

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  1. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Anyone else getting this vibe? Looks like they're just there to make money, shake hands and go home afterward instead of trying to take each others heads off. I'm gonna need more intensity if you want my 80 sheckles.
     
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    since93sports Since93Sports Full Member

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    I think that is just both of their temperament, just like pac-man could laugh and smile in your face and be polite but trying to hurt you when the bell rung.
     
  3. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    They’re cashing out, I wouldn’t be surprised if both guys retire after this.
     
  4. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If the fight resembles Floyd and Manny, then the answer is yes
     
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    Dubblechin Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    They usually are in matchups like these. 12 rounds of feinting, pawing with jabs, slipping, everyone "oohs" when they think something landed

    And, at the end, nobody is marked and it wasn't really that entertaining, and most of the conversation afterward is people arguing about the scoring. Lather, rinse, repeat.

    Fans who obsess over unifications and boxers collecting a lot of belts don't tend to really pay any attention to whether the matchup is even good stylistically.
     
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  6. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member

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    It might. Neither guy maybe willing to put it on the line in fear of getting KTFO.
     
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    ElCyclon Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's just the quiet before the storm.
     
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  9. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    Nah.

    Once Spence JR clocks TC the dogs gon' be out. TC has a bad temper. You can see it in his eyes he doesn't like to be hit, whether he leaves himself open to bigger shots is up to how well his camp has went, getting hit by bigger sparring partners.
     
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  10. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You must not know Bud.
     
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    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Absolutely.

    Some of the biggest yappers have the smallest bites. Both are quiet assasins, especially Bud.
     
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  12. Manfred

    Manfred Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You way off. Fighter don't have to be spitting on each other and cussing each other out. Those two gents mean business. It gonna be a hell of a fight. Spence is coming for Crawford's head and Crawford is coming for Spence's head. No need for the BS.
     
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    This here. Both men are nasty when turning the screws. I think a beating is coming.
     
  14. jaytxxl

    jaytxxl Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You’ve honestly watched both fighters career play out and feel they won’t put it on the line for a victory. I think both fighters have to much pride to have a Floyd vs Manny type of fight. From what I’ve seen both of these guys have a mean streak inside of the ring but both are respectful outside and both have said they feel there is no need the buffoonery antics during the promotion.

    Shawn Porter and Bud Crawford are legit long term friends and when they fought nothing was held back.
     
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  15. Alfo1998

    Alfo1998 just an Italian guy Full Member

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    Since when spence's fights are not full of action? Except for the Mikey garcia fight, Spence always goes no-stop over his opponents. Spence is a man of his words, and a true old school fighter.
     
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