Just how good is Cory Spinks?

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  1. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    Some here have said he's the guy to beat PBF...
     
  2. brownpimp88

    brownpimp88 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Stylistically, him and vernon forrest would give floyd hell.
     
  3. jlmayo825

    jlmayo825 Active Member Full Member

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    idk about beating PBF...but he is pound4pound in my opinion. but no one likes his style which can be boring, but i like pure poxers. i think he beat taylor at middleweight and i believe he is the man to beat at 154
     
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    Spinks is annoying... every single interview he says the same thing... "Imma do what Cory Spinks do best..." I can't stand him. As far as skills, he's very athletic and slick, but runs way too much. As much as I hate to admit it, he is probably the man at 154... sucks for that division. Who honestly likes watching this guy fight?
     
  5. cpnasty

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    I decry Spinks
     
  6. SteveO

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    I just wanted some different perspective than my own.
     
  7. klion22

    klion22 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The most exciting part about a Spinks fight is his cute ring entrance. After that, it all goes downhill in terms of excitement. HA HA.

    Seriously, he poses no threat to PBF. The only threat he poses is him getting jumped after the fight by fans for running for 12 rounds. No one except Paul Williams and maybe Cotto beats PBF right now.
     
  8. TFFP

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    I find his fights exhilarating
     
  9. brooklyn1550

    brooklyn1550 Roberto Duran Full Member

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    Spinks is an excellent fighter though he is very boring. He has excellent speed, skills, and a nice jab. The fact that he is a big risk with little reward prevents him from getting fights.
     
  10. albeziel

    albeziel Multi Viral C13 Full Member

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    He is good but for the casual fans he is :dead:dead
     
  11. JdMcNudgent

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    He is a boring ass fighter but he is no diffrent then mayrunner. I dont care how many PPV he sells he is boring. They are both great boxers but the 2 are horrible fighters.
     
  12. 41fever

    41fever Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Spinks is FAST with both handspeed and footwork...he's an in and out fighter
    that darts out of harm AFTER he tags the opponent with soft punches. However, he seems to have added some pop @154. He's an excellent safety
    first style boxer. Stylistically, he's a big problem for many fighters. He should unify with Alcine and if he wins, then fight for top status with Forrest. Maybe Karmazin-Simms versus the winner. Mayorga-Forrest 3 would be nice in the 54 mix, not just for Vernon's redemption/revenge.
     
  13. Sweet Pea

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    Always on target. :good

    I for one, don't see him beating Floyd though. Floyd is too versatile and adaptable. If he did manage to lose a close decision in the first fight, he would win the rematch.
     
  14. Hrak

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    His one of the greatest track athletes to come along in the last 10 years.
     
  15. robpalmer135

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    No one from 160lbs down beats Mayweather.....FACT