Tyrone Spong. 21 Seconds to go.

Why is that insane ? Also its very old

Also Spong isnt one to watch at all

Hes had like 80 kickboxing fights and is almost 34, he wont get anywhere near any title.

 

Tyrone spong ain't even close to being one of the best kickfighters out there

 

I'd put money on Spong to beat many heavies today and he'll be top 15 very soon.

It was me who said he was one to watch. He's sparred with top guys already like Ortiz and held he's own.

Spong has knocked out he's last opponent just as quick as the video, he's power and speed is undeniable.

He is true to the art of striking and was striking coach for blackzillians in the UFC.

He's the real deal, ignore the haters. Maybe he won't be champ but he'll make a good splash and he's already WBO top ten and Latino WBC defending champion.

 

No doubting the class in that right hand. Speed, accuracy, power, timing, that was an awesome shot!

 

It was a nice shot but the dude was firing shots from the hip, so wide open for it...

 

Spong knocked out hes last heavyweight boxing opponent by hitting him on the glove.

While the opponent was defending.

Spong can bang and he will cause problems no question.

 

Ah yes, the coveted WBC Latino belt

 

Another Ryan Ford IMO (which isn't bad). Will get to a position where he fights a contender and ultimately lose. His las win was against a career CW who wasn't all that anyway, The Russian Hammer dispatched him just as quickly.

Harder to predict at HW as you do get a lot of wild cards and kickboxers do transition well. His power looks legit but I suspect once he gets in there with someone who can actually box he'll struggle

 

lol to be fair, Spong started boxing 3 years ago where he made he's debut.

But hey, if no one wants to believe in him no worries!!! Cast your view elsewhere

 

I hope he proves me wrong. I absolutely welcome anyone with KO power to the division

 

What he has:
Speed - fast and tight combinations doesnt leave himself exposed too much
Power - he hits very hard (Legit KO Power)
Skill - striking coach, 17 years pro experience in muay thai/kickboxing at the highest level
Tons of self-belief and ambition otherwise he wouldn't be here doing this
Strength - He's a strong, well-built guy @ 6'2 he has excellent muscle mass, and is used to going hard rounds with bigger as well as faster guys.

What he is lacking:
Experience - no boxing pedigree whatsoever (boxing is very different to anything else, timing, ring IQ etc)
Reach - (not the tallest guy, same reach as povetkin but povetkin can get away with it being a highly decorated boxer)
Proper/ high level management - needs a high level trainer/ good promoter etc

His fight experience in the kickboxing world will no doubt aid him in fighting an opponent, let's be real.. heavyweights are more often than not brawlers/fight boxers, and Spong has always been a punch perfect, eloquent striker, tight guard, good timing etc.

I back him against top 15, maybe not champion.

 

Spong is a great addition to any striking sport, he someone you like just for the sake of the sport, being a hard worker, explosive, fast, aggressive, skill full.... he's far from boring.

And the heavies have plenty of boring fighters, fighters like Charr or Spong?

He'll bring some excitement no doubt! lol

 

Whyte, Miller and VK are the obvious examples of former kick boxers that come to mind for HW who have done well.

Lipinets has impressed at a lower weight too.

Not tally writing him off but it's a big big change to make in your 30's. I'll be shocked if he becomes a consensus top 10 dude, though the division is pretty weak so there's every chance