Errol Spence: is he the truth?

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  1. YCGS

    YCGS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think he can be. He does a lot of things well and really just needs polish in most areas. As long as he keeps developing I could see him at the top of the division. 3 things I'd like to see improvement on:
    1. Develop the right hand. He uses it but there isn't enough power in it that I would call him a 2 handed fighter.

    2. He has a bad habit of opening himself up after finishing combos and when looking to counter.

    3.Defense. This could be said for 99 percent of fighters though.

    Your thoughts on Spence??
     
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  2. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    hes basic
     
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  3. bballchump11

    bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year Full Member

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    he basically gave Ronald Cruz the biggest beating of his career in only Spence's 13th fight
     
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  4. Boxing Prospect

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    He's clearly amongst the most promising of the rising Americans
     
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  5. VG_Addict

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    I heard he gave Floyd all he could handle in sparring.
     
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  6. bballchump11

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  7. puncherschance

    puncherschance Boxing Addict Full Member

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    he needs more power.
     
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  8. Scorpion

    Scorpion Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I like him.
    He has the goods but i can't put my finger on it yet i feel he has some kind of subtle weakness thats gonna be more apparant at the elite level.

    Whatever it is, he has to fix it.
     
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  9. Jeff3300

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    think he is one of the top new guys to look out for.
    Hes coasted thru every fight with ease, and I haven't really seen him in trouble in any fight.
    He utilizes the shoulder roll well and has good speed and pop in his punches.
    Out of all the new guys coming up, I would put my chips on him more than Lomachenkos East Euro ass.
     
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  10. Kevin Jesus

    Kevin Jesus Active Member Full Member

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    Give Floyd a good sparring match and you become a legend without ever fighting any one else, ask Paul Spadafora.
     
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  11. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Your'e right, he is basic, but he's nearly unflawed.

    Decent timing, above average footwork, good defense, decent power, decent infighting and body work.

    Yeah, he looks about as basic as a basic contender.

    He's also just has his 12th or 13th pro fight and demolished a solid veteran fringe contender.

    He should be a basic titlist in about 3-4 more fight.:D
     
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  12. Lady Girl

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    not impressed
     
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  13. at1

    at1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He would beat Danny garica :)
     
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  14. Mexi-Box

    Mexi-Box Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Jose Ramirez is the only one from that American Olympic class that I've liked. Diaz, Spence, Browne and the rest look like they'll be lucky to be belt-holders at some point. We'll see how it goes, but so far, Ramirez has caught my eye.
     
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  15. HurricanesR1

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    Not real exciting to watch but he's got talent. He's one of these "safe" boxers who will just do his thing and happily let it go to the cards.
     
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