Theres 3 147s who can challenge/beat Crawford....

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  1. MeatFeastMan

    MeatFeastMan Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree that Porter could cause problems. He's extremely aggressive, Crawford has to rely on skills alone to beat him, he can't fight Porter up close because he is clearly the more physical/stronger man. Not sure who I'd back in that one, I think I'll have to see the Horn fight first, cause that's a similar fight.

    It's similar with Spence, but Spence I find is a slightly better matchup for Crawford than Porter is, because Spence won't put him under the same kind of pressure for 12 rounds. I fancy a close decision against Spence for Crawford, I think Spence does lack a bit of movement, and Crawford's movement is top notch, so he could exploit Spence's weaknesses quite well.

    Thurman, however, I disagree with. Thurman is much smaller and much less physically imposing than the likes of Spence and Porter, and I'd say Crawford is evenly matched with him when it comes to physicality. Thurman is the weaker boxer of the two, so I'd argue that Crawford outboxes Thurman pretty comfortably.

    But, you're forgetting one or two names. Yeleussinov, and Josh Kelly. Those two are the real, true best welterweights. There is no doubt that Yeleussinov beats Crawford, as long as he avoids letting Crawford make the fight ugly. Against Josh Kelly, it's a 50-50. If Kelly tries to be fancy he'll get exposed, but if he plays it smart, it's a very close fight. Definitely though, Yeleussinov beats all of the guys mentioned.
     
  2. El Chicano

    El Chicano Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I rate Brook high
    I said A GUY LIKE BROOK cause many are down on him after his two losses

    I agree that he can hang and possibly beat most 147s

    He gave Spence and GGG good fights
     
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  3. El Chicano

    El Chicano Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Beating Keith is possible but KO? Lets see how his power is at 147 first. ..

    Keith gets a bit underrated IMO, Ws over Dani & Porter
     
  4. El Chicano

    El Chicano Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    LoL Josh Kelly

    Talented prospect but hes at least two years away from a title shot

    Beating Molina in his 6th fight is impressive tho
     
  5. the factor

    the factor Active Member banned Full Member

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    CST is very knowledgeable but all that knowledge goes out the door when he accesses the winner of a fight because he always goes with the guy he likes or against the guy he doesn't like. You will see what I mean when he does the rbr mañana.
     
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  6. Tomato(e) Can

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    Queef Thurman was almost tooken out by a shot-to-smithereens Collazo.

    Crawford might end up being the hardest puncher at 147. You'll see.
     
  7. BigBone

    BigBone Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Never jumped on the Porter hype-train, drew with Diaz, lost to the two significant fighters he faced in their prime, and his claim for fame is old-ass Paulie, oxi-addict Devon and never-elite Broner. 50-50 vs. the P4P top3? Gimme that next level sh!t ur smoking! :lol:

    You must be hatin' on poor Brook if you wanna see him punched into a retirement home with professional care. Thurman - there's a talented fella, but waaaaay to predictable to trouble sly for Crawford over 12. Spence... there's a big threat... But you know, opinions man.
     
  8. jmashyaka

    jmashyaka Boxing Addict Full Member

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    People down on Brook are upset coz they didn’t know good Spence was. Brook has poor inside game, he only knows to tie up. If you are stronger than him you can beat him on the inside, I don’t think Crawford is stronger than Brook.

    Brook is very good from mid to long range, Crawford can fight excellent on the back foot. It would there for be a chess match and I don’t know who wins that personally.
     
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