Will spence boxing style translate to higher division?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by coolcat45, Dec 15, 2020.


  1. coolcat45

    coolcat45 Active Member Full Member

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    Spence has expressed an interest in moving up in weight after wiping out all the fighters in 147 but i feel like his style revolves too much around using his size and reach. His advantages will be nullified at 154 and 160 unless he cherry picks around both divisions.
     
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  2. Contro

    Contro Boxing Addict Full Member

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    His style strongly relies on physicality and using it to dictating the pace. Don't think it translates as well as Canelo's sharpness and timing does at higher weight classes for example.
     
  3. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    Agreed, his style is all about physicality, not just his height and reach but when he's up close, he uses his advantages in strength to manipulate his opponents guard and position to open them up to his punches.

    If he does move up against naturally bigger men he's going to find it harder to simply out size and out maul guys. He might still have success but he's going to be far less dominant.
     
  4. panchman69

    panchman69 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yes he fights at a long distance, and throws alot of punches.