8/21 PBC on FOX PPV: Really didn't expect this: Manny Pacquiao vs Yordenis Ugas (Spence OUT)
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So, rewatched Pac/Thurman again because I was bored. I haven’t looked at the numbers, but I’m pretty sure Thurman landed less than 20 jabs in that fight. He did next to nothing with the jab, and I noticed that Pac was able to take the jab away by feinting the right hook. Thurman was leery of that counter so he never really committed to the jab or trying to control the distance with it. I don’t think Spence will have that issue because he has the better jab, and has a longer reach than Thurman.
Also, at this stage in his career Manny is way more effective when he’s coming at you. If you can get him going backwards he’s a lot less dangerous. Thurman would get Manny going backwards, but start conceding position when Pac would throw flurries and let him regain control of the round. With that being said, Thurman hurt Pac a lot. Especially in the 11th round. Pac is a cagey veteran, though. He’s not a guy that’s going to wobble all over the ring if he’s hurt or something.
Lastly, Thurman’s whole offense was basically counter hooks. I do worry that Spence has a tendency to “shell up” on defense. If you shell up on Manny, he’s not like most boxers that left you off the hook because they’re worried about something coming back at them after they throw 2-3 punches. Manny keeps punching until you do something to get out of that shell.
How Manny fights, I think he will always be susceptible to overhand punches word to JMM, but those aren’t punches that Spence throws a lot. I do think Spence will control Manny way better with the jab. He’s not going to be able to just dart in and out on Spence in the early rounds like he was doing Thurman. As far as a stoppage, it just depends on how cleanly he’s connecting on Pac. If he’s connecting sharply early, I think he’ll wear him down and get him outta there. If it’s one of those fights where 2-3 clean punches get landed a round early, I think Pac will go 12. He’s a tough fukker.
Also, at this stage in his career Manny is way more effective when he’s coming at you. If you can get him going backwards he’s a lot less dangerous. Thurman would get Manny going backwards, but start conceding position when Pac would throw flurries and let him regain control of the round. With that being said, Thurman hurt Pac a lot. Especially in the 11th round. Pac is a cagey veteran, though. He’s not a guy that’s going to wobble all over the ring if he’s hurt or something.
Lastly, Thurman’s whole offense was basically counter hooks. I do worry that Spence has a tendency to “shell up” on defense. If you shell up on Manny, he’s not like most boxers that left you off the hook because they’re worried about something coming back at them after they throw 2-3 punches. Manny keeps punching until you do something to get out of that shell.
How Manny fights, I think he will always be susceptible to overhand punches word to JMM, but those aren’t punches that Spence throws a lot. I do think Spence will control Manny way better with the jab. He’s not going to be able to just dart in and out on Spence in the early rounds like he was doing Thurman. As far as a stoppage, it just depends on how cleanly he’s connecting on Pac. If he’s connecting sharply early, I think he’ll wear him down and get him outta there. If it’s one of those fights where 2-3 clean punches get landed a round early, I think Pac will go 12. He’s a tough fukker.
Earlier pbc finally put some Spence training footage up...sparring I think...it got taken down fast though.
Mr. Leonidas
All Star
Clap for me brehs:
I'm pleased to announce I'll be going to Pacquiao vs Spence live! Airfare, hotel and fight tix all booked. Going down there to rep both fighters. Pacquiao's my fav active fighter and I love Spence so I'll be there reppin both.
Officially, I have Spence UD but I'd be happy to be wrong cuz that would mean Pac is arguably the
I'm pleased to announce I'll be going to Pacquiao vs Spence live! Airfare, hotel and fight tix all booked. Going down there to rep both fighters. Pacquiao's my fav active fighter and I love Spence so I'll be there reppin both.
Officially, I have Spence UD but I'd be happy to be wrong cuz that would mean Pac is arguably the
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Mr. Leonidas
All Star
Pac wins he’s the goat.
Thatrogueassdiaz
We're on the blood path now
desjardins
Veteran
people were saying he looked like he was off the edibles at the fight press conference.
We know he likes to party so he could be drunk or high, we know he had a traumatic injury with the accident, and we know he's been in some wars recently in the ring. that shyt could really be anything or nothing at all with Spence.
krackdagawd
Inspire.
I dont like Spence speech 
and miss me w the accent stuff he sounds different. Hope he gets a big win and cashes out on some Andre Ward shyt sucks for us fans but im cool vs the alternative.
and miss me w the accent stuff he sounds different. Hope he gets a big win and cashes out on some Andre Ward shyt sucks for us fans but im cool vs the alternative.