Does Errol Spence become a superstar if he beats Pacquiao?

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  1. Scorpion

    Scorpion Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I was wondering to myself what would happen if Spence beats Pac which will likely happen. While I am a big fan of Pacquiao, i give him 15-20% chance tops.

    However, even if Errol wins i'm not too sure he will become a superstar. He doesn't have Floyd's promoting skills, he doesn't really showboat, he doesn't have sublime skills like Floyd nor is he really a talker. He also doesn't have Pacquiao rags to riches story, he doesn't have that awkward immigrant charm, no real ethnic backing and to top it off, Pacquiao is ancient by welterweight standards.

    I think a win for Errol will help his profile but he is too lowkey and reserved to become a true crossover star although stranger things have happened.

    Thoughts?
     
  2. JOKER

    JOKER Froat rike butterfry, sting rike MFER! banned Full Member

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    It will definitely boost his star power, but like you said, his personality is whack.
     
  3. cslb

    cslb Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He becomes the GOAT because beating him would make Pac the GOAT.
     
  4. Quina74

    Quina74 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Beating a 42 yo two years out of the ring deserves no credit or respect. Cash grab for his own benefit
     
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  5. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    It’s simply a cash grab.

    If he wins it’s because Pac has been inactive too long and is old. He will get little credit and less if Pac retires after.
     
  6. Scorpion

    Scorpion Boxing Addict Full Member

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    True, Dela Hoya was shot to bits but Floyd and Manny beat him and it boosted their profile immensely but i can't help but feel Spence doesn't have the goods to become a true superstar, nothing wrong with that, but it just isn't who the man is.
     
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  7. shza

    shza Active Member Full Member

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    He will when and if he beats Crawford.
     
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  8. ArseBandit

    ArseBandit Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It'll boost his name recognition but won't come close to making him a superstar.
     
  9. ElCyclon

    ElCyclon Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Only if the "legend" is near his prime.
     
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  10. Skins

    Skins Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He gets a bump, but doesn't have "it" to become a household name
     
  11. fistsof steel

    fistsof steel Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This...
     
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  12. Malph

    Malph Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No. He won't become a superstar. He will be the guy who beat the old guy who should have retired some time ago.
     
  13. Surrix

    Surrix Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No. If pacman will beat him, then pacman will be goat.
     
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  14. Nopporn

    Nopporn Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nah....beating Pac who's 43 years old now won't make Spence become a superstar. On the contrary, beating Spence at age of 43 will make Pacquiao the GOAT.
     
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  15. sasto

    sasto Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think it will help him but it would have had more impact right around when he fought Kell Brook.

    Spence is a little old for a torch passing fight, that's why I liked Ryan Garcia when that idea was floated. The audience he would pick up, even in defeat, would be with him for a lot of years if he's serious.