Thread: Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr

Originally Posted by Master

Speed - Crawford
Power - Spence
Footwork - Same
Defence - Crawford
Ring IQ - Same
Chin - Spence
Body punching - Spence
Versatility - Crawford
Endurance - Spence
Resume – Spence at the weight but Crawford P4P

I think both fighters are strong at the weight. Crawford has beaten better fighters overall particularly at the lower weights. This is the biggest fight of the year and long overdue. I think Spence strength will win the fight over 12 hard but close rounds.

Great breakdown! I see it slightly different:
Power- Spence (we agree)
Footwork- Crawford (I feel Spence is solid but fights in a linear fashion, where I see Bud moving more and a little more swiftly)
Defense- Spence (I feel like Spence has underrated defense because he is a volume and pressure fighter)
Ring IQ- Crawford (slight edge)
Chin- Spence (we agree)
Body punching- Spence (we agree)
Versatility- Crawford (we agree)
Endurance- Spence (we agree)
Resume- Spence (overall as I feel most of the big names on Crawford’s resume we’re not at their best when he fought them)


I feel like Spence is the stronger man at 147. If not for the accidents I would lean towards Spence because I feel like when two great talents go head to head, the naturally larger fighter tends to win more often. That being said, I saw a “diminished” Spence in the Danny Garcia and Ugas fights- he was hit more often and struggled more than I anticipated.

Originally Posted by mikeeod

Originally Posted by Master

Speed - Crawford
Power - Spence
Footwork - Same
Defence - Crawford
Ring IQ - Same
Chin - Spence
Body punching - Spence
Versatility - Crawford
Endurance - Spence
Resume – Spence at the weight but Crawford P4P

I think both fighters are strong at the weight. Crawford has beaten better fighters overall particularly at the lower weights. This is the biggest fight of the year and long overdue. I think Spence strength will win the fight over 12 hard but close rounds.

Great breakdown! I see it slightly different:
Power- Spence (we agree)
Footwork- Crawford (I feel Spence is solid but fights in a linear fashion, where I see Bud moving more and a little more swiftly)
Defense- Spence (I feel like Spence has underrated defense because he is a volume and pressure fighter)
Ring IQ- Crawford (slight edge)
Chin- Spence (we agree)
Body punching- Spence (we agree)
Versatility- Crawford (we agree)
Endurance- Spence (we agree)
Resume- Spence (overall as I feel most of the big names on Crawford’s resume we’re not at their best when he fought them)


I feel like Spence is the stronger man at 147. If not for the accidents I would lean towards Spence because I feel like when two great talents go head to head, the naturally larger fighter tends to win more often. That being said, I saw a “diminished” Spence in the Danny Garcia and Ugas fights- he was hit more often and struggled more than I anticipated.

Always respect your views and opinions but Spence has better defence because of his attack/aggression does not make sense.

I did not see any deterioration in his performance against Ugas, I was impressed considering his issues he had to deal with.

Originally Posted by Master

Originally Posted by mikeeod

Originally Posted by Master

Speed - Crawford
Power - Spence
Footwork - Same
Defence - Crawford
Ring IQ - Same
Chin - Spence
Body punching - Spence
Versatility - Crawford
Endurance - Spence
Resume – Spence at the weight but Crawford P4P

I think both fighters are strong at the weight. Crawford has beaten better fighters overall particularly at the lower weights. This is the biggest fight of the year and long overdue. I think Spence strength will win the fight over 12 hard but close rounds.

Great breakdown! I see it slightly different:
Power- Spence (we agree)
Footwork- Crawford (I feel Spence is solid but fights in a linear fashion, where I see Bud moving more and a little more swiftly)
Defense- Spence (I feel like Spence has underrated defense because he is a volume and pressure fighter)
Ring IQ- Crawford (slight edge)
Chin- Spence (we agree)
Body punching- Spence (we agree)
Versatility- Crawford (we agree)
Endurance- Spence (we agree)
Resume- Spence (overall as I feel most of the big names on Crawford’s resume we’re not at their best when he fought them)


I feel like Spence is the stronger man at 147. If not for the accidents I would lean towards Spence because I feel like when two great talents go head to head, the naturally larger fighter tends to win more often. That being said, I saw a “diminished” Spence in the Danny Garcia and Ugas fights- he was hit more often and struggled more than I anticipated.

Always respect your views and opinions but Spence has better defence because of his attack/aggression does not make sense.

I did not see any deterioration in his performance against Ugas, I was impressed considering his issues he had to deal with.

I feel like Spence is defensively sound- he catches, parries, blocks, and rolls well with punches. I feel like Errol”s defense is underrated because he is a pressure and volume fighter (people assume he leaves himself open when he is punching) but he always has his hands high/ in position, his chin tucked, and in position to move in or out. I rate his defense higher than Terrance because I have seen Crawford take more clean shots (despite being more athletic and mobile). Just my take- best thing is we will find out for sure in one month!

That is a beautiful cover of the Ring, may buy it.

That cover is homage to which great Ring cover?

Jaron Ennis is finally ready to test himself against the very best that a stacked welterweight division has to offer.

The Philadelphia fighter returns to action this weekend when he faces Roiman Villa in New Jersey, and if successful, he’ll immediately switch his attention to July 29 when Errol Spence and Terence Crawford collide for all the belts at 147lbs.

The long-time rivals will do battle for undisputed status after years of teasing a fight and the winner will be in an ideal position to call themselves the world’s best fighter.

Whoever that man is, a list of contenders will be ready to test themselves against that boxer and Ennis believes he’s best positioned to be that person.

"I believe I'm the best option," said Ennis when speaking to TMZ.

"I feel like everybody wants to see me versus Spence or me versus Bud. I don't think they want to see nobody else fight them."

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/mma-...ei=194#image=1

Originally Posted by Master

That is a beautiful cover of the Ring, may buy it.

That cover is homage to which great Ring cover?

i like that cover as well, i think i might get the physical copy as well
https://t.co/d5jaTqAwGc

Originally Posted by TIC

Originally Posted by Master

That is a beautiful cover of the Ring, may buy it.

That cover is homage to which great Ring cover?

i like that cover as well, i think i might get the physical copy as well
https://t.co/d5jaTqAwGc

Maybe it is Frazier v Ali or Ali v Foreman poster I am thinking of or it could be Leonard v Hearns. Classic poster and Ring cover anyway.

I noticed the Inoue (Anime) cover has sold out.

Originally Posted by Master

Originally Posted by TIC

Originally Posted by Master

That is a beautiful cover of the Ring, may buy it.

That cover is homage to which great Ring cover?

i like that cover as well, i think i might get the physical copy as well
https://t.co/d5jaTqAwGc

Maybe it is Frazier v Ali or Ali v Foreman poster I am thinking of or it could be Leonard v Hearns. Classic poster and Ring cover anyway.

I noticed the Inoue (Anime) cover has sold out.

richard slone has done many of their covers, there could be a few you are thinking of

for anyone who missed it

Little late to it but this is building very nicely! Loved the all access ep. Great look beyond the ropes for what are honestly two low key pretty likable dudes.

Speed - Crawford
Power - Spence, head and body punching
Footwork - Lean to Crawford overall. The footwork Spence has shown well I don't think is topping Buds reflex and shift.
Defence - Oddly I lean to it being even. Spence tucks himself nicely and often brutal offense serves as D. Also think Bud can be more 'careless' in spots. He does coast and it has seen him get caught with silly shots that he felt. If he has lapses with Spence he'll be getting off the deck.
Ring IQ - Again slightly even up.
Chin - Spence
Body punching - Spence
Versatility - Crawford. This is his major Ace up the sleeve and key imo.
Endurance - Spence
Resume – Spence at 147.
Finishing - Crawford. Had to add this as it's a massive strength for Crawford. That man is one of the better finishers today. He sees you stumble or show doubt, he'll pounce in brutal fashion.

Spence looks huge, like a middleweight and can see this being his last fight at the weight. He should be using his size and physical strength as a strategy when he is in close combat with Crawford. To wear down Terence and his mobility.