Spence-Crawford: Who's ducking who?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by MannyMMA, Dec 16, 2020.


Who's ducking who?

  1. Spence is ducking

    37.5%
  2. Crawford is ducking

    40.6%
  3. Both are ducking

    21.9%
  1. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    I will admit the second I read “Earl” I saw Bud Crawford mercilessly beating the guy from “My name is Earl” half to death inside the ring as he held onto the ropes for dear life wondering how he got there.
     
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  2. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Now that, for a change, would be PPV worthy. :sisi1
     
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  3. ShovelHook

    ShovelHook Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Postol beat Ramirez, got badly robbed. Ramirez looked awful in that fight. It wasn't even that close. Postol is probably Bud's best win because he really is a top class fighter.
     
  4. Gatekeeper

    Gatekeeper Well-Known Member Full Member

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    This. Why risk losing their 0's and marquee appeal when they can continue to collect easy paydays against undeserving mandatories, shot fighters and opponents from lower weight divisions ???
     
  5. Jackman65

    Jackman65 FJB Full Member

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    Even though Crawford’s resume is weaker, it looks like Earl is doing the ducking. Either way, let’s just blame both and put this to rest by getting the fight on the calendar. When they fight, all will be forgotten and forgiven. This is the biggest fight in boxing. Number one on my list. Two elite prime fighters. Boxing needs this type of fight.
     
  6. Jackman65

    Jackman65 FJB Full Member

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    unfortunately this is why so many guys refuse to fight the best. Gots to protect that 0! They should be disgraced if they don’t fight in 2021. We’ve waited long enough.
     
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  7. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    Incredibly good at bankrupting casinos yes
     
  8. Contro

    Contro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Crawford is ducking.

    Spence is just using his a-side advantages, he also has a better selection of opponents at PBC to keep busy. So Crawford recognizing the disadvantageous negotiating position he is in, plus the fact that he is 33 years old, should do anything necessary, including taking less money, just to make the fight happen. Otherwise Spence will just wait him out. Crawford is acting like he doesn't care while Spence really doesn't and probably doesn't need to care tbh because he has Thurman he can fight once or twice, Pacquiao, ugas, maybe a porter rematch.... A couple tune-ups/stay busies in between .... maybe GGG or Canelo at 160...... Entire 154 division
    Crawford has no other options, he needs to beg for the fight, and if he doesn't then he's ducking.
     
  9. Alo2006

    Alo2006 R.I.P Sean Taylor Full Member

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    Crawford is ducking. Resigning back with Arum says a lot. If he's smart, he should take the 60-40 deal if he really think he can beat Spence. If he wins, then he's the A side and he can flip it to him get the bigger share in a rematch. He needs to take a page out of Mayweather book. When he fought De La Hoya, he took a 30-70 cut knowing he would win and then become the new cash cow.