Artur Beterbiev vs. Michael Spinks

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by CarolinaReaper, Aug 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM.


Artur Beterbiev vs. Michael Spinks

  1. Beterbiev by KO

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  2. Beterbiev by Points

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  3. Spinks by KO

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  4. Spinks by Points

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  1. CarolinaReaper

    CarolinaReaper New Member Full Member

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    12 rounds between 2022-'24 Beterbiev and 1983-'85 Spinks.

    I'd personally give it to Beterbiev via late-rounds TKO. I think his weight shifts and feint entries, his solid high guard, and his footwork mean Spinks wouldn't be able to control range, prevent longer exchanges, and dominate with counters over the course of the whole bout. Beterbiev knows how to sabotage the gameplan and erode the structure of a faster fighter. He's also too good at layering his offensive over time and accelerating at the right moment.
     
  2. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    Spinks would have been an ATG cruiserweight. As such, lean towards Spinks
     
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  3. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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