For What It's Worth...My Take on Mayweather - Spinks

[amat]

This is a good fight....for Mayweather. This guy Spinks is one of the most hated guys in boxing. Whether it's because of his dad, his over the top entrances, Kevin Cunningham, wins over Judah, Mayorga and Karmazin or his keep away style; he just isn't liked. Cunningham is a pompous ass and his entrances are shat, but he really looked good against Karmazin at 154 lbs. For the first 8 rounds anyways. But how does he match up with Mayweather?

After the fight, I thought Kevin Cunningham was crazy for calling out Mayweather, simply because that is the one guy whom I beleive would have a field day in the ring against Spinks. Sure he may be the big money guy but Spinks should have been aiming for the likes of Kassim Ouma and Vernon Forrest, not Mayweather. Spinks racks up his points by moving in with the jab, flurrying and getting out quickly. He is lightning quick and has good accuracy so he looks good when he is on. There were times in the Karmazin fight, who isn't the slowest in terms of handspeed, where Karmazin wasn't able to get one punch in before Karmazin was in and out in a flash with 3 punches landed. Only one problem, that was Karmazin. Mayweather is a completely different fighter and he won't be beat that way. Spinks was able to do that to Karmazin because he would have Karmazin stalking him all around the ring and he would suprise him with the jab, follow it with the right, get another left in and move out. Karmazin was just trying to keep him on the inside and go to work. Mayweather is, now that the great Nard has stepped out of the limelight, probably the smartest fighter out there. Not to mention he has blinding speed, pinpoint accuracy and timing that is second to none. Unlike Spinks, Mayweather can fight a number of different fights. He can go a few different ways with this one.

Firstly, he could stalk Spinks with the jab and then everytime Spinks lunges in, step back and time his coming in. In all likelyhood, this is the route Mayweather takes. Spinks tends to drop his shoulder when he jabs, and Mayweather should be pinpoint with his 1,2 all night.

Spinks also tires, he did quite a fading job in the Collazo fight and circled towards the right of Karmazin. Karmazin just couldn't capitalize. But truth be told, Spinks was a dumb fighter those last 4 or 5 rounds and you can count on Mayweather not letting him get by on running away. The fight has a chance to be even going into the championship rounds, but Mayweather is the guy with all the experience past that point and he should take advantage of that against Spinks.

Eh, just a couple things that stuck out in my head. To tired to type every little reason why I think Mayweather would win, but this is a handpicked opponent. Not calling Spinks a bum, but he can't handle Mayweather. Mayweather has that southpaw killer in the right hand, and won't have any trouble timing the open Spinks as he lunges in.

Mayweather TKO 11.

And I apologize for any incoherency in that little schpeel, midnight ramblings.

So...how do you think this fight plays out?

[Hulk]

My take is that it's a fuckin joke and Spinks is no champ. Neither is he in anyway worthy of fighting the best P4P fighter in the world. I do think it would be amusing if Floyd beats Spinks much like all other world class fighters who have faced him, and like them gets jobbed in the decision. Then the mighty Cory Spinks can say he beat the living shat outta Mayorga, Judah, Karmazin and Floyd Maywether.

[maracho]

This is a good fight....for Mayweather. This guy Spinks is one of the most hated guys in boxing. Whether it's because of his dad, his over the top entrances, Kevin Cunningham, wins over Judah, Mayorga and Karmazin or his keep away style; he just isn't liked. Cunningham is a pompous a** and his entrances are shat, but he really looked good against Karmazin at 154 lbs. For the first 8 rounds anyways. But how does he match up with Mayweather?

After the fight, I thought Kevin Cunningham was crazy for calling out Mayweather, simply because that is the one guy whom I beleive would have a field day in the ring against Spinks. Sure he may be the big money guy but Spinks should have been aiming for the likes of Kassim Ouma and Vernon Forrest, not Mayweather. Spinks racks up his points by moving in with the jab, flurrying and getting out quickly. He is lightning quick and has good accuracy so he looks good when he is on. There were times in the Karmazin fight, who isn't the slowest in terms of handspeed, where Karmazin wasn't able to get one punch in before Karmazin was in and out in a flash with 3 punches landed. Only one problem, that was Karmazin. Mayweather is a completely different fighter and he won't be beat that way. Spinks was able to do that to Karmazin because he would have Karmazin stalking him all around the ring and he would suprise him with the jab, follow it with the right, get another left in and move out. Karmazin was just trying to keep him on the inside and go to work. Mayweather is, now that the great Nard has stepped out of the limelight, probably the smartest fighter out there. Not to mention he has blinding speed, pinpoint accuracy and timing that is second to none. Unlike Spinks, Mayweather can fight a number of different fights. He can go a few different ways with this one.

Firstly, he could stalk Spinks with the jab and then everytime Spinks lunges in, step back and time his coming in. In all likelyhood, this is the route Mayweather takes. Spinks tends to drop his shoulder when he jabs, and Mayweather should be pinpoint with his 1,2 all night.

Spinks also tires, he did quite a fading job in the Collazo fight and circled towards the right of Karmazin. Karmazin just couldn't capitalize. But truth be told, Spinks was a dumb fighter those last 4 or 5 rounds and you can count on Mayweather not letting him get by on running away. The fight has a chance to be even going into the championship rounds, but Mayweather is the guy with all the experience past that point and he should take advantage of that against Spinks.

Eh, just a couple things that stuck out in my head. To tired to type every little reason why I think Mayweather would win, but this is a handpicked opponent. Not calling Spinks a bum, but he can't handle Mayweather. Mayweather has that southpaw killer in the right hand, and won't have any trouble timing the open Spinks as he lunges in.

Mayweather TKO 11.

And I apologize for any incoherency in that little schpeel, midnight ramblings.

So...how do you think this fight plays out?

Spinks never ought Collazo as for as I know and he was only hated after getting disgraced with Nelli by Judah

[chamiley]

I don't hate spinks I just wanted him to get knock the fuck out for his stupid entrance with nelly

[DaxxKahn]

I don't like either one but I would rather see Spinks win just because he will fade away soon after and I am tired of hearing Mayweathers mouth...He is a smaller copy of Jones and makes Jones like decisions...I have hated Mayweather since his " I am better than Ray Robinson ever was comments" He couldn't carry Robinsons towel in training camp

[Wacko3205]

This is a good fight....for Mayweather. This guy Spinks is one of the most hated guys in boxing. Whether it's because of his dad, his over the top entrances, Kevin Cunningham, wins over Judah, Mayorga and Karmazin or his keep away style; he just isn't liked. Cunningham is a pompous a** and his entrances are shat, but he really looked good against Karmazin at 154 lbs. For the first 8 rounds anyways. But how does he match up with Mayweather?

After the fight, I thought Kevin Cunningham was crazy for calling out Mayweather, simply because that is the one guy whom I beleive would have a field day in the ring against Spinks. Sure he may be the big money guy but Spinks should have been aiming for the likes of Kassim Ouma and Vernon Forrest, not Mayweather. Spinks racks up his points by moving in with the jab, flurrying and getting out quickly. He is lightning quick and has good accuracy so he looks good when he is on. There were times in the Karmazin fight, who isn't the slowest in terms of handspeed, where Karmazin wasn't able to get one punch in before Karmazin was in and out in a flash with 3 punches landed. Only one problem, that was Karmazin. Mayweather is a completely different fighter and he won't be beat that way. Spinks was able to do that to Karmazin because he would have Karmazin stalking him all around the ring and he would suprise him with the jab, follow it with the right, get another left in and move out. Karmazin was just trying to keep him on the inside and go to work. Mayweather is, now that the great Nard has stepped out of the limelight, probably the smartest fighter out there. Not to mention he has blinding speed, pinpoint accuracy and timing that is second to none. Unlike Spinks, Mayweather can fight a number of different fights. He can go a few different ways with this one.

Firstly, he could stalk Spinks with the jab and then everytime Spinks lunges in, step back and time his coming in. In all likelyhood, this is the route Mayweather takes. Spinks tends to drop his shoulder when he jabs, and Mayweather should be pinpoint with his 1,2 all night.

Spinks also tires, he did quite a fading job in the Collazo fight and circled towards the right of Karmazin. Karmazin just couldn't capitalize. But truth be told, Spinks was a dumb fighter those last 4 or 5 rounds and you can count on Mayweather not letting him get by on running away. The fight has a chance to be even going into the championship rounds, but Mayweather is the guy with all the experience past that point and he should take advantage of that against Spinks.

Eh, just a couple things that stuck out in my head. To tired to type every little reason why I think Mayweather would win, but this is a handpicked opponent. Not calling Spinks a bum, but he can't handle Mayweather. Mayweather has that southpaw killer in the right hand, and won't have any trouble timing the open Spinks as he lunges in.

Mayweather TKO 11.

And I apologize for any incoherency in that little schpeel, midnight ramblings.

So...how do you think this fight plays out?

Nice.

Without getting too deep whilst at work...I gotta say that I think Floyd's going to have issues with Spinks based on the fact that Spinks has been higher on the scale for the duration of his career...that being said...I want Floyd to own his ass.

Make that wack ass cry, career worthy.

[Wacko3205]

I don't like either one but I would rather see Spinks win just because he will fade away soon after and I am tired of hearing Mayweathers mouth...He is a smaller copy of Jones and makes Jones like decisions...I have hated Mayweather since his " I am better than Ray Robinson ever was comments" He couldn't carry Robinsons towel in training camp

Hmmmm.

Never heard him say that...nor have I read it...but if he said it...Floyd knew he was fulla shit the minute the words left his mouf!

[OumaFan]

I think Spinks will give him a tough fight at times but there's not that much risk in it for Floyd cause he'll probably just figure him out after 2 or 3 rounds, and I can't think that Spinks would win more than 4 rounds. I don't think Floyd will knock him out though.

I've said it before, I can't think of anybody who's just going to purely outbox Floyd. And what choice does Spinks have besides trying to outslick him, Spinks couldn't get Eric Crumble's respect with his power. Not that a guy who's just strength and power would beat Floyd but If he's seriously going to stay up at 154 I think his fights start to get real interesting if he starts fighting guys with some skills but also the pure strength to make you think how would Floyd deal with that?

But it would clearly be a credible first win at 154 for Floyd even though I doubt it will really be the type of fight that answers questions about Floyd's viability at the higher weight cause Spinks is just not by any means a physical fighter.

[El Gamo]

Oumafan,totally agree. Spinks may be troublesome for the odd round here and there but I don't think he has what it takes to beat PBF and he certainly isn't going to hurt Floyd and Floyd knows that!

[amat]

I remember making a post last night, didn't think it was that. Could have done without 90% of that Basically all I'm saying is that before long, Mayweather is going to be able to time Spinks as he lunges in and he will win. Spinks is fairly one dimensional and I don't think he has the smarts to stay in there with a guy like Mayweather.

[Wacko3205]

I remember making a post last night, didn't think it was that. Could have done without 90% of that Basically all I'm saying is that before long, Mayweather is going to be able to time Spinks as he lunges in and he will win. Spinks is fairly one dimensional and I don't think he has the smarts to stay in there with a guy like Mayweather.

I thought you did a fine job...especially the shit about Cuntingham.

[frozensolid_702]

My take is that it's a F****** joke and Spinks is no champ. Neither is he in anyway worthy of fighting the best P4P fighter in the world. I do think it would be amusing if Floyd beats Spinks much like all other world class fighters who have faced him, and like them gets jobbed in the decision. Then the mighty Cory Spinks can say he beat the living shat outta Mayorga, Judah, Karmazin and Floyd Maywether.

if spinks isnt a real champ, then who should floyd be fighting at 154?

he already tried to make oscar happen (oscar doesnt want any of floyd)
he tried to make mosely happen, as well

[hardrock]

Floyd Mayweather will win.

Hardrock said it, it WILL come true.

[amat]

Floyd Mayweather will win.

Hardrock said it, it WILL come true.

Really goin out on a limb there.

[CutMeMick]

FRAUD MAYWEATHER..............

IS A PUNK ASS FOR NOT FIGHTING MARGARITO................








'Nough said.