"That Mutha****a looks big" - Spence

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  1. lewis gassed

    lewis gassed The Bronze Dosser Full Member

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    We all knew Brook is a big boy, he's gonna be 170+ in the ring. Will legitimize Spence's win even more.
    Not sure what Spence was feeling when he said Brook is big: shocked, scared, intimidated? We will find out on Saturday.
     
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  2. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Oh for sure, a lot of American fighters live off reputation, hype and thrive on that style of intimidation, it may well have worked for Spence Jr in the past but it isn't working here and I think you're bang on, it has dawned on him this is going to be a real fight and he is going to get hit and hit hard.
     
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  3. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Yes. Speaking of intimidation, what's the maximum capacity at Brammal Lane at least 32,000? They sold over half that many tickets on the first day of general sale so it's obviously going to be a sell out. 32,000 + and 99% of them are going to be there to cheer Brook on raucously. I don't care who you are or how mentally strong you are that's going to effect you, especially if things don't start off well for you or aren't going according to plan in the ring. Even road warrior GGG was affected by it a bit when he fought Brook.
     
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  4. N17

    N17 Loyal Member Full Member

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    Completely agree, I hope they have top notch security or they will be sticking hands in Spence Jr's face and getting up close and personal during his ring walk.

    Also let's just assume for a second it goes to the cards, 30,000 insane, crazy, very loud Brook fans will let the judges know every punch that lands and even the ones that don't will get noise, it could effect the judging if it goes that far.
     
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  5. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Maybe someone in the crowd will give Spence a traditional warm British welcome by throwing urine over him as he's making his ring walk lol

    Yes that could definitely be a factor. My gut feeling is this one won't go the distance but maybe it will.
     
    Serge, May 26, 2017
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  6. OpinionOfACasual

    OpinionOfACasual Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    That's all part of 'home advantage' though. It's not the UK fans fault that the Americans don't show as much support/passion.

    As for the scorecards, i've seen some 'favorable' decisions over here.....but none as disgraceful as the ones over in many US fights. Hooker, I think was his name, springs to mind.....horrific.
     
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  7. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    Straw man. We're 25 posts deep and nearly everybody seems to favor Brook.
     
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