Spence is fighting Crawford for one reason now and one reason only

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  1. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Porter was Crawford's first real test. And even then that was a weathered and war torn Porter at that. Now Spence has finally agreed to fight him.

    So what happened? Crawford is now 34 going on 35 in September. That's literally the only reason why he's agreed to fight him. He thinks Crawford has lost half a step. Which he almost certainly has.

    ****ing cowards man. I called it years ago. I knew exactly how this would go down. It will be an exact repeat of GGG being ducked by everybody. I said wait until he turns 34, 35 and then miraculously everybody will locate their nuts.
     
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  2. Chuck Norris

    Chuck Norris Obsessed with Boxing

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    Him being 35 isn't anything major. Crawford hasn't had any particularly damaging fight in his career and it could be argued that Spence has had more injuries sustained - car crash and eye retina. Crawford is still in peak condition. :chuck:
     
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  3. jaytxxl

    jaytxxl Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Soo Spence is only 2 1/2 years younger than Crawford and been in more wars on top of the car crash and injuries. Both guys had their best performances in their careers i their last fights. The time is now.
     
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  4. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Crawford is a lower weight class fighter. He will be 35. That means he's essentially 100% past his prime. It's biology. Ever heard of V02 Max? Or fast twitch fibers? They start to trend downwards in mid 30s.
     
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  5. senpai

    senpai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Spence is more damaged than Bud, that's for sure.
     
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  6. AliHolmesMayweather

    AliHolmesMayweather New Member Full Member

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    People go on about Bud being older than Spence but I believe Errol is the more aged fighter. Due to his drinking and his car crash, Spence is the more aged fighter. If it hasn't taken it's toll on him it will sooner or later. Either way I got Crawford by stoppage but I don't think this fight is happening.
     
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  7. Guerra

    Guerra Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He looked fine recently. They really should fight this year.
    Its already too late.
     
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  8. Skyver

    Skyver Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Crawford will beat him regardless.
     
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  9. AliHolmesMayweather

    AliHolmesMayweather New Member Full Member

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    Errol seems a bit different to me. He's been having mental lapses in his fight with Danny and Ugas. I hope the fight does fall through but I doubt it will.
     
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  10. EddieLima

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    Age is nothing but a number. Rewatching when Marquez KOd Pacquiao, it was all the commentators were talking about, 39 y/o. Crawford can go on like that till after 40. His style doesn't depends so much on his athleticism, great IQ and technique should keep him up there for some time still
     
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  11. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Age is nothing but a number? you've been watching too many commercials .
     
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  12. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Crawford wasn't out there blowing guys away with handspeed or power punching. He was schooling guys over rounds and not getting hit much, his body maybe degrading slightly with age but his fight IQ remains off the chart and will likely keep him elite for a few more years.
     
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  13. velagod

    velagod Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nah he’s fighting him now cause crawfords a promotional free agent.

    look at spence saying that wrong side of the street **** years ago, it’s just bull**** boxing politics.
     
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  14. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    Look at Crawford’s resume, the man wasn’t exactly chasing meaningful fights either
     
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  15. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    Really sounds like you are making excuses in the event Crawford loses.
     
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