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And a better fight than the one with Pendleton. Spann is a bigger puncher than Pendleton and a southpaw, still I got them confused. In 4 parts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9o8tF4u_Go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sohPZnb-lXA
Curious how, after the third round KD, Paez has Spann running around the ring in the 4th.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0_HwmOGhO0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrLgv0yeTg8
I loved the guys costumes and flair. Much better fighter then he as at times given credit for cause he was such a clown.
Paez and Pendleton were both REALLY good fighters, solid pros. It was a big difference back then if you just look at the level those guys fought at and they weren't superstars.
I don't hate on Canelo, n I think he is a good kid with a ton of heart and work ethic, but c'mon. He is a PPV star and the kid is a novice!!! Spain, Pendleton, Paez, Vince Phillips, Julio Ceasar Vasquez...etc., were true pros who could do everything in the ring and they were never within smelling distance of ppv.
Man great flashback to an awesome high caliber scrap. Two top 5..as the undercard! You have to love Paez, he had the blend of showman/antagonist AND ring savvy educated battler down to perfection. His inside defense with those subtle reflex moves..throw in a hip gyration..and then stabbing you with four sharp jabs. He did his shit talking and clowning in the ring or on the way to it, then he punched you in the mouth. Dude did well to blow up with solid run and good fights on Sunday afternoons on free cable.
You had to love that about Paez; he'd dance and gyrate and make faces but he didn't run. If he pissed you off, he was right there.
Paez use to come on ITV, a mainstream terrestrial channel, so he was watched and loved by many boxing fans. I thought he was more gimmick than substance but he did pull off some great wins at his best and always gave a good fight when he lost.
I think Spann was due to fight Whitaker if he won. Jorge put a stop to that.
June 14, 1991
Arco Arena ~ Sacramento, California
Not sure how Tracey Spann lost this bout at Lightweight.
The 28 year-old southpaw, with a record of 26-0-0 {20 KO's} had
the youth, power and speed on his side.
And, Tracy had been boxing as a Professional since October 1983 {8-Years}
It was a close decision but Paez pulled it off,Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom
Jorge Paez
Floored in the 3rd Round, and 'penalized' 1-Point in Round 6 for 'holding' and
shoving his right-glove into Tracy's face.
Scorecards
* 96-93 > {Jorge Paez}
* 95-93 > {Jorge Paez}
* 94-94 > {'Even'}
DefenseQuote:
Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom
Saying it like that Spann may have been robbed as Paez was the money fight for Pernell.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom
Spann was not robbed. His head was on a visible swivel when caught and he was stiffened more than once. Close gritty scrap.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterSaying it like that Spann may have been robbed as Paez was the money fight for Pernell.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom
Tracy Spann
At the time, was ranked as the #1 IBF Lightweight.
But, Tracy had not fought since August 24, 1990 {9 1/2 Months}.
Still, he had the 'size, speed and power' over Jorge Paez.
Managers - Brian Raditz and Ben Cognetta took the nice fight purse,
and expected Tracy to blow out Jorge early.
It almost happened in Round 3, when Tracy floored Jorge with a sharp
left-hand to the head. Then Tracy cut Jorge near his right-eye with a
good left-hook.
But Tracy kind of gassed in Round 4, and Jorge came on like a
a 4-Wheel Drive Ford Pick-Up Truck over the last 3-Rounds to take
the Majority 10-Round Decision.