Serious question. I know all the detractors will hop on here and say "Who has he beaten???" Well, he just obliterated a guy who Pac went 12 with and who Khanman went life and death with. I think the talent and skills are so apparent that I'm not sure who beats him. And I don't JUST mean at welterweight. I mean from 140-154, I'm not sure anyone beats him. If he wouldn't outweighed by 30 pounds, I'd pick Spence to beat the fuck outta Crapnelo.
Brook and Thurman still have plenty to prove, but no doubt, Spence would bring it and ask them serious questions. Same can be said about Spence. Has a lot going for him but still needs the biggest fights to see just how good he is.
Neither Brook nor Thurman seem to be exactly elite in the chin department. In regards to Thurman, what's REALLY alarming with Keith is he was badly hurt to the body by Collazo. And Spence is one of the most devastating body punchers in the sport. I think Thurman's affffleticism could give Spence some problems, but once Spence starts timing Thurman and tagging him, I think One Time would be in for a world of pain.
You talk about Thurman and Brook's chins but Spence only notable opponent is a total non puncher. Algieri didn't get the chance to land much on Spence but he did land a handful of clean shots as Spence was punching that I could see having an effect coming from Thurman or Brook. Garcia's hook may check him as he throws that left to the body as well.
X's head would explode if he looked on some other forums. Apparently Broner has a good shot at outboxing Spence and he's not ready for Tim Bradley.
Garcia shouldn't even be mentioned here. Danny Gift just had a tough fight with a TOTALLY shot Guerrero. The same Guerrero that Thurman previously dominated. Guerrero couldn't miss Garcia with straight lefts, and even stunned Garcia at one point. Spence stops Garcia. I'd bet my fucking house on it. Garcia has shown ZERO EVIDENCE WHATSOEVER of his power carrying up to 147. He couldn't even drop old, shot Paulie.
I don't even think you believe these two statements. Especially not the first one. AB lasts just as long as Algeri. And Bradley takes a beating. For the life of me I can't understand how Tim Bradley to this day is so overrated. How does Bradley keep Spence off him? He can't. Timmy is too small, and too technically flawed for Spence.
Thurman has faced adversity more than once. He was hurt against Soto-Karass and Collazo but came through to get the W in both fights. It's alarming how easily Thurman can be tagged as he doesn't have the best defense, but in saying that, due to his athleticism, he can evade punches too. You could say Thurman has the edge over Spence because he's been in situations where he's been hurt and won, but I agree, Thurman would not want to be on the end of too many power shots from Spence. How would Spence react if Thurman lands a solid power shot to the body? How would his chin hold up if he's tagged big? Still questions there.
Since WHEN???? Thurman has an average defense at best. You should know by now that afffflecticism doesn't translate to defense. Case in point, Conman. Very athletic, horrible defense. Not comparing Thurman to Khan. Thurman's a much better fighter than Khan. Just saying.
Brook is the only one with a legit shot. He has similar height, reach, hand speed, and he knows how to box. I'd favor Spence but wouldn't dismiss Brook. Thurman and Garcia would get beaten up. Especially Garcia. If Spence-Garcia took place, that would be the sequel of Mayweather-Gatti, guaranteed. Bradley and AB shouldn't be mentioned. Pac would lose today to him as well.
At 154, J-Rock would have a shot, but i read that he lost to Spence in the ammies. I guess Canelo due to his size and power, but I wouldn't pick him.
I'm high on Williams, but I think Spence is clearly the superior talent of the two. J-Rock has defensive flaws that I think Spence would expose. Williams and Spence are very good friends. Be interesting to see if they'd ever be willing to fight eachother.
Of course athleticism doesn't translate to defense and I think Thurman's defense is non-existent. He's not hard to find at all, but If you throw a lazy jab or wide hook he's quick enough to make you pay for it. He's got a way of landing shots when he looks off balance that catch his opponents out.
They both get hit. But yes Spence is clearly the superior talent to my eyes as well. They are good friends but I suspect they wouldn't have an issue putting that aside for business.
