Who does Spence remind you of?

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  1. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    Floyd knew what was on the horizon, and in typical Floyd fashion, time for the 5th retirement.
     
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  2. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    He didn't yearn for that industry
     
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  3. Cableaddict

    Cableaddict Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't see this at ALL.

    Floyd was a master of defense, used the Philly shell constantly, used a lot of movement, and liked to attack from angles.

    Spence is basically the opposite of every one of those. His offense is his weakest thing, sometimes uses the shell but primarily uses a high gloves position, conserves energy by minimizing movement, and he typically comes straight at you.

    Other than that, he's the spitting image of Floyd, I guess. :)
    Well, he IS black......
     
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  4. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    i was speaking of pretty boy, not money may, they are different fighters.
     
  5. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Terry Norris, one of his favs.
     
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    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    This really doesn't hold much water now.

    As his opp has improved he is a lot more passive and methodical than Marv was.
     
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    Ph33rknot Live as if you were to die tomorrow Full Member

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    Some guy who is a weight cheat
     
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    slash Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Nobody great.
     
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    dougemerypm Active Member Full Member

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    You could "find out how good he is now". Just make the bleeping fight
     
  11. CannedHeat

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    Lol Bandeeko. Was going to say a young Bruno but can’t really tell who he reminds me of as all the black ones look the same to me.
     
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  13. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    For me, his closest comparison among the best ever is Mike McCallum. He doesn't have Mike's offensive or defensive repertoire but his style of power is quite reminiscent of McCallum. He's heavy handed, athletic and accurate, which breaks people down or hurts granite chinned fighters, but I don't think it's something you'd marvel at on a 'greatest punchers of-all-time' list. He also has the good set up, the small half steps to get in range, the massiveness of his frame for the weight, his height and reach (and know-how to use them) as well as, obviously, the body punching.

    I like this comparison, but make no mistake, McCallum was much, much better.
     
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    Yes, Spence does get hit, but i actually think his defense is underrated. He blocked a lot of shots that Garcia threw with his gloves.
     
  15. channy

    channy 4.7.33 banned Full Member

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    Frank Spencer, out of the ring anyway!