Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Before the accident id strongly fancy Spence here, think he's a better all round technician, quicker, better mover and a better punch picker, came through a tough gut check with Porter as well, Garcia is no slouch tbf, great timing and distance but he's lost something up at 147, not as dominant as he was down at 140, gave Thurman and Porter close fights in his only losses but im not sure he can beat a top Welterweight, he was meh against Redkach
Surely the car accident is going to give Garcia confidence though, Spence doesnt live the life either and is getting on in age, im still siding with Spence on points but who knows what he has left, that was an insane crash
Surely the car accident is going to give Garcia confidence though, Spence doesnt live the life either and is getting on in age, im still siding with Spence on points but who knows what he has left, that was an insane crash
Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Spence should have had a tune up fight. Garcia is a hard nights work for anyone
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
This is what everyone is waiting to see, I really hope Spence is as unaffected as possible as he's a magnificent talent but it was one hell of a crash. Taking on Garcia first fight back is certainly a risk, Danny fell short against Porter and Thurman at 147 but he is a live dog and a quality counter puncher on his day (has also shown he has a top chin).handsofstone wrote: ↑01 Dec 2020, 17:33 Before the accident id strongly fancy Spence here, think he's a better all round technician, quicker, better mover and a better punch picker, came through a tough gut check with Porter as well, Garcia is no slouch tbf, great timing and distance but he's lost something up at 147, not as dominant as he was down at 140, gave Thurman and Porter close fights in his only losses but im not sure he can beat a top Welterweight, he was meh against Redkach
Surely the car accident is going to give Garcia confidence though, Spence doesnt live the life either and is getting on in age, im still siding with Spence on points but who knows what he has left, that was an insane crash
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Would never question a big fight like this being made usually, but coming back from a huge trauma like that, straight in with Danny Garcia - who is that very very tough combination of fast hands, excellent boxer, big punch and granite chin...
Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
I have to say I completely forgot about Spence's car crash before I voted for him to win by KO. To be honest, after starting promisingly this particular era of Welterweight isn't especially inspiring: a lot of the fighters seem to be damaged goods: long term injuries, long periods of inactivity, car crashes, law problems, promotional issues, shattered eye sockets... They're all broken up, overpaid and don't fight especially often.
I remember when you had Mayweather, Pacquiao, Cotto, Margarito, Paul Williams, Shane Moseley, Joshua Clottey, Ricky Hatton, Marcos Maidana, JMM on the juice... It was the marquee division and home of all the best fighters. Just look at all those names: all total characters (with the exception of perhaps Clottey, but I stuck him in because of his showing against Cotto, and he was a solid fighter.)
Just compare what we have now to that lot. It's very uninspiring comparatively. I remember watching Mauricio Herrera get robbed of a decision over Garcia six years ago and figured Danny was done. Now he's a live dog?
I'll watch the highlights.
I remember when you had Mayweather, Pacquiao, Cotto, Margarito, Paul Williams, Shane Moseley, Joshua Clottey, Ricky Hatton, Marcos Maidana, JMM on the juice... It was the marquee division and home of all the best fighters. Just look at all those names: all total characters (with the exception of perhaps Clottey, but I stuck him in because of his showing against Cotto, and he was a solid fighter.)
Just compare what we have now to that lot. It's very uninspiring comparatively. I remember watching Mauricio Herrera get robbed of a decision over Garcia six years ago and figured Danny was done. Now he's a live dog?
I'll watch the highlights.
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
I'm not expecting Spence to look any better than he already has. Tough fight to pick!
Garcia has sneaky hands & Errol isn't hard to find.
Great fight!
Garcia has sneaky hands & Errol isn't hard to find.
Great fight!
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Press Release | Sebastian Fundora vs. Habib Ahmed, Jorge Cota Positive For COVID-19
Super welterweight sensation Sebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundora will face former title challenger Habib Ahmed in a Super Welterweight Title Eliminator on the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event headlined by Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia this Saturday, December 5 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The pay-per-view begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and features all-action contenders Josesito "The Riverside Rocky" Lopez and Francisco "Chia" Santana squaring-off in a 10-round welterweight affair while featherweight contender Miguel Flores will meet Mexico's Eduardo Ramirez in a Featherweight Title Eliminator to open the pay-per-view.
Ahmed replaces Jorge Cota and Flores replaces Julio Ceja, after Cota and Ceja tested positive for COVID-19. Flores had already been preparing to face Isaac Avelar on December 5 and Ahmed had been in training as a potential replacement on this card.
Buy the pay-per-view now on www.foxsports.com/ppv and watch on any screen.
Mexico's Avelar will take on the unbeaten Sakaria Lukas in a 10-round super featherweight showdown headlining FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Prelims on FS2 and FOX Deportes. Prelims begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and will also feature top prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr. taking on Steven Pulluaim in a six-round welterweight bout, plus unbeaten super middleweight prospect Burley Brooks facing Marco Delgado in a six-round attraction.
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, Man Down Promotions and DSG Promotions, are on sale now, and can be purchased at SeatGeek.com, the Official Ticketing Provider of AT&T Stadium.
Non-televised action will see Dallas-native Fernando Garcia (13-2, 8 KOs) in an eight-round featherweight fight against Brownsville, Texas' Juan Tapia (9-3, 3 KOs) and unbeaten Indianapolis native Frank Martin (11-0, 8 KOs) dueling New Jersey's Tyrone Lucky (12-12-4, 8 KOs) in an eight-round lightweight bout.
Towering at nearly six-feet six-inches, Fundora (15-0-1, 10 KOs) has used his height and length, combined with power and aggressiveness, to rack up an unbeaten record since turning pro in 2016. The 22-year-old owns two victories in 2020, beating then unbeaten Daniel Lewis by decision in February, before most recently becoming the first fighter to knock out Nathaniel Gallimore with his August triumph on FOX. Fighting out of Coachella, California, Fundora entered the ring three times in 2019, including TKO victories over then unbeaten fighters Donnie Marshall and Hector Manuel Zepeda, plus an exciting split-draw against fellow contender Jamontay Clark.
A native of Accra, Ghana, Ahmed (27-1-1, 18 KOs) steps into the ring after his August fight with Alantez Fox ended with a no-contest after three rounds. Prior to that, Ahmed scored a dominant unanimous decision over Juan De Angel in May 2019. The 29-year-old has won back-to-back fights since dropping a 2018 world title contest against Gilberto Ramirez. Ahmed was unbeaten in his first 26 pro fights since his 2011 debut, leading up to the Ramirez fight.
Lopez (37-8, 20 KOs) has long established himself as a fiery competitor and top contender in multiple weight classes and has compiled an impressive resume. He owns victories over Victor Ortiz, Miguel Cruz and Mike Dallas Jr., having given the last two the first defeat of their careers. Additionally, he has squared off against Canelo Alvarez, Andre Berto, Marcos Maidana and Jessie Vargas. In 2019 the Riverside, California native lost a majority decision to Keith Thurman, before most recently knocking out John Molina Jr. last September.
Santana (25-8-1, 12 KOs) has taken on the toughest challenges at 147 and 154 pounds and has made his name with his action style throughout a long career as a contender. Santana returns to the ring after losing to former unified champion Jarrett Hurd in January. The Santa Barbara, California native owns a victory over Olympic gold medalist Felix Diaz in April 2018 and has faced unified champion Jermell Charlo and former champion Sadam Ali, while also fighting to a six-round draw against former unified champion Julian Williams in 2011.
The 28-year-old Flores (24-3, 12 KOs) will return to action for the first time since dropping a decision to four-division champion Leo Santa Cruz in their 130-pound title fight last November. Born in Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico and fighting out of Houston, Texas, Flores scored stoppage wins over Luis May and Raul Chirino heading into that title fight. A pro since 2009, Flores won his first 22 pro fights.
Fighting out of Sinaloa, Mexico, Ramirez (23-2-3, 10 KOs) has risen up the featherweight rankings with wins in three of his last four fights since losing to then 126-pound champion Lee Selby in 2017. The 27-year-old Ramirez most recently gave Leduan Barthelemy his first career loss via a fourth-round stoppage in their rematch last November, following up on their split-draw the first time they faced off. Overall, Ramirez has won 14 of his last 17 outings.
The 23-year-old Avelar (16-2, 10 KOs) lost a narrow split decision to Miguel Tique in December after being stopped by unbeaten top super bantamweight Stephen Fulton in August 2019. The Auguascalientes, Mexico native was unbeaten in his first 16 pro fights, including a 2019 triumph over Juan Antonio Lopez in his U.S. debut. He will be opposed by the undefeated Lucas (23-0, 16 KOs), who will make his U.S. debut on December 5 after victories in 2019 over Raston Kayira and Ndodana Ncube.
A Roseland, New Jersey native Mielnicki (6-0, 4 KOs) steps into the ring under the guidance of renowned coach Joe Goossen for the first time on December 5 as he looks to continue to show the skillset of a future champion. The 18-year-old Mielnicki has scored three victories in 2020, including most recently stopping Chris Rollins in August. He will take on the 30-year-old Pulluaim (5-2, 1 KO) who defeated Emeka Ifekandu in his last fight in October 2019. The Riverside, Missouri native Pulluaim has fought professionally since 2018.
The 24-year-old Brooks (6-0, 5 KOs) trains alongside Errol Spence Jr. and under the guidance of top trainer Derrick James. A Dallas native, Brooks made his 2020 debut in February, scoring a first round stoppage of Melvin Russell. He will face Anaheim, California's Delgado (6-1, 5 KOs), a 29-year-old who has fought professionally since 2016 and who most recently stopped Joseph Ward in October 2019.
Super welterweight sensation Sebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundora will face former title challenger Habib Ahmed in a Super Welterweight Title Eliminator on the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View event headlined by Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia this Saturday, December 5 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The pay-per-view begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and features all-action contenders Josesito "The Riverside Rocky" Lopez and Francisco "Chia" Santana squaring-off in a 10-round welterweight affair while featherweight contender Miguel Flores will meet Mexico's Eduardo Ramirez in a Featherweight Title Eliminator to open the pay-per-view.
Ahmed replaces Jorge Cota and Flores replaces Julio Ceja, after Cota and Ceja tested positive for COVID-19. Flores had already been preparing to face Isaac Avelar on December 5 and Ahmed had been in training as a potential replacement on this card.
Buy the pay-per-view now on www.foxsports.com/ppv and watch on any screen.
Mexico's Avelar will take on the unbeaten Sakaria Lukas in a 10-round super featherweight showdown headlining FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Prelims on FS2 and FOX Deportes. Prelims begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and will also feature top prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr. taking on Steven Pulluaim in a six-round welterweight bout, plus unbeaten super middleweight prospect Burley Brooks facing Marco Delgado in a six-round attraction.
Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, Man Down Promotions and DSG Promotions, are on sale now, and can be purchased at SeatGeek.com, the Official Ticketing Provider of AT&T Stadium.
Non-televised action will see Dallas-native Fernando Garcia (13-2, 8 KOs) in an eight-round featherweight fight against Brownsville, Texas' Juan Tapia (9-3, 3 KOs) and unbeaten Indianapolis native Frank Martin (11-0, 8 KOs) dueling New Jersey's Tyrone Lucky (12-12-4, 8 KOs) in an eight-round lightweight bout.
Towering at nearly six-feet six-inches, Fundora (15-0-1, 10 KOs) has used his height and length, combined with power and aggressiveness, to rack up an unbeaten record since turning pro in 2016. The 22-year-old owns two victories in 2020, beating then unbeaten Daniel Lewis by decision in February, before most recently becoming the first fighter to knock out Nathaniel Gallimore with his August triumph on FOX. Fighting out of Coachella, California, Fundora entered the ring three times in 2019, including TKO victories over then unbeaten fighters Donnie Marshall and Hector Manuel Zepeda, plus an exciting split-draw against fellow contender Jamontay Clark.
A native of Accra, Ghana, Ahmed (27-1-1, 18 KOs) steps into the ring after his August fight with Alantez Fox ended with a no-contest after three rounds. Prior to that, Ahmed scored a dominant unanimous decision over Juan De Angel in May 2019. The 29-year-old has won back-to-back fights since dropping a 2018 world title contest against Gilberto Ramirez. Ahmed was unbeaten in his first 26 pro fights since his 2011 debut, leading up to the Ramirez fight.
Lopez (37-8, 20 KOs) has long established himself as a fiery competitor and top contender in multiple weight classes and has compiled an impressive resume. He owns victories over Victor Ortiz, Miguel Cruz and Mike Dallas Jr., having given the last two the first defeat of their careers. Additionally, he has squared off against Canelo Alvarez, Andre Berto, Marcos Maidana and Jessie Vargas. In 2019 the Riverside, California native lost a majority decision to Keith Thurman, before most recently knocking out John Molina Jr. last September.
Santana (25-8-1, 12 KOs) has taken on the toughest challenges at 147 and 154 pounds and has made his name with his action style throughout a long career as a contender. Santana returns to the ring after losing to former unified champion Jarrett Hurd in January. The Santa Barbara, California native owns a victory over Olympic gold medalist Felix Diaz in April 2018 and has faced unified champion Jermell Charlo and former champion Sadam Ali, while also fighting to a six-round draw against former unified champion Julian Williams in 2011.
The 28-year-old Flores (24-3, 12 KOs) will return to action for the first time since dropping a decision to four-division champion Leo Santa Cruz in their 130-pound title fight last November. Born in Michoacan de Ocampo, Mexico and fighting out of Houston, Texas, Flores scored stoppage wins over Luis May and Raul Chirino heading into that title fight. A pro since 2009, Flores won his first 22 pro fights.
Fighting out of Sinaloa, Mexico, Ramirez (23-2-3, 10 KOs) has risen up the featherweight rankings with wins in three of his last four fights since losing to then 126-pound champion Lee Selby in 2017. The 27-year-old Ramirez most recently gave Leduan Barthelemy his first career loss via a fourth-round stoppage in their rematch last November, following up on their split-draw the first time they faced off. Overall, Ramirez has won 14 of his last 17 outings.
The 23-year-old Avelar (16-2, 10 KOs) lost a narrow split decision to Miguel Tique in December after being stopped by unbeaten top super bantamweight Stephen Fulton in August 2019. The Auguascalientes, Mexico native was unbeaten in his first 16 pro fights, including a 2019 triumph over Juan Antonio Lopez in his U.S. debut. He will be opposed by the undefeated Lucas (23-0, 16 KOs), who will make his U.S. debut on December 5 after victories in 2019 over Raston Kayira and Ndodana Ncube.
A Roseland, New Jersey native Mielnicki (6-0, 4 KOs) steps into the ring under the guidance of renowned coach Joe Goossen for the first time on December 5 as he looks to continue to show the skillset of a future champion. The 18-year-old Mielnicki has scored three victories in 2020, including most recently stopping Chris Rollins in August. He will take on the 30-year-old Pulluaim (5-2, 1 KO) who defeated Emeka Ifekandu in his last fight in October 2019. The Riverside, Missouri native Pulluaim has fought professionally since 2018.
The 24-year-old Brooks (6-0, 5 KOs) trains alongside Errol Spence Jr. and under the guidance of top trainer Derrick James. A Dallas native, Brooks made his 2020 debut in February, scoring a first round stoppage of Melvin Russell. He will face Anaheim, California's Delgado (6-1, 5 KOs), a 29-year-old who has fought professionally since 2016 and who most recently stopped Joseph Ward in October 2019.
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Predictions: Fighters, Trainers, Hall of Famers
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Of those polled, 20 predicted that Spence would retain his titles, while 16 favored Garcia to come out with the victory on Saturday night. Here is what the predictors had to say about the highly anticipated welterweight clash:
Evander Holyfield, Boxing Legend
Spence W 12: Errol Spence is a very technical fighter, and Danny Garcia's a great counter-puncher. But Errol is the best, so I've got Errol winning by decision.
Bernard Hopkins, Boxing Legend
Garcia UD 12: I believe that Danny Garcia will defeat Errol Spence by unanimous decision in a very hard, tough battle of wills.
Keith Thurman, Former Unified World Welterweight Champion
Spence W 12: Danny Garcia's the biggest puncher I've faced in the ring in my entire professional career. Danny's got great timing and a chip on his shoulder from losing two close fights to myself and Shawn Porter. So Errol Spence better not let him land one of those bricks.
But styles make fights, and my gut says Spence wins without a home-run being hit by Garcia. Spence has all of the skills and technique to come out with the 'W' against Garcia, whom I was able to hurt with a big punch in the first round.
Spence has that right hook, which he can land to the temple, and those pot-shots as well as a long and stiff jab to go with a height and reach advantage that led to his complete shutout of Mikey Garcia.
But if Spence has that 'Man-Down philosophy,' and he's not a fighter who plays with his food. When he gets you hurt, he gets you outta there. But it could come down to who lands the biggest punch first, and a lot of folks want to know how Spence is after that car accident.
Andre Berto, Three-Time World Welterweight Champion
Garcia KO 5: Errol Spence's confidence is going to be sky high after battling back from everything he's gone through. But at the same time, it's the accident that's going to cost him in the ring against Danny Garcia.
Both guys are going to come out swinging and tire themselves out, but Danny's going to bring it early and often to make Errol prove he's fully recovered in a donnybrook. My man Garcia's going to keep punching, and then, you know - Blammo! Garcia KO 5.
Yordenis Ugas, WBA World Welterweight Champion
Spence SD 12: I have Errol Spence winning by a split-decision over Danny Garcia. It will be an exciting fight where at times, either will box, and at times, either will bang, but there will be no knockdowns.
Mikey Garcia, Four-Division World Champion
Spence W 12: Danny Garcia will be competitive and have his moments, but Errol Spence will box more effectively and win by a decision.
Robert Guerrero, Three-Time World Champion
Garcia W 12: If Errol Spence boxes the way that he did with Mikey Garcia, he wins by decision over Danny Garcia. If Spence tries to bang it out with Garcia, then he might get knocked out. But I'm going with Danny Garcia to win by decision.
Jamal James, Interim WBA World Welterweight Champion
Spence W 12: I think Errol Spence will win a 12-round decision, but I'm not counting out Danny Garcia.
Julian Williams, Former Unified World Super Welterweight Champion
Garcia W 12: It's basically a 50-50 fight, but I'm leaning toward Danny Garcia to defeat Errol Spence in a close fight. I'm pretty sure that Danny's locked in and extremely motivated, feeling as if everyone is looking past him.
Ronnie Shields, Trainer of Undefeated WBC World Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo
Spence W 12: I think Errol Spence is going to win a close decision. Danny has a chance if he can start fast and make his presence known with that left hook.
But Garcia's not much of a fast starter, and I think he's going to run into some problems because Spence can out-box him if he chooses to.
Andre Rozier, Trainer of Former World Middleweight Champion Daniel Jacobs
Garcia SD 12: Danny Garcia's family, but he's also the underdog going into this fight with Errol Spence. Still, Danny's hungry to build upon his legacy. Danny has the power to stop Errol, who has tremendous boxing skills, and it could happen in what I believe is going to be a tremendous battle of wills. But I think this fight will go the distance, and in the end, Garcia will win this in a definitive fashion that will secure his trip to the Hall of Fame.
Regis Prograis, Former WBA World Super Lightweight Champion
Spence UD 12: Errol Spence wins by unanimous decision over Danny Garcia.
David Benavidez, Two-Time WBC World Super Middleweight Champion
Spence SD 12: This is a crossroads fight for both of them. Errol Spence wants to demonstrate that he's still the great champion that he was before the car accident, and this may be one of Danny Garcia's greatest opportunities to show he still is a great champion.
It's going to come down to who can dictate the pace and the pressure. I think Errol's pressure could be too much for Garcia, but Spence had problems with the pressure Shawn Porter applied as well. If Spence invests in the body against Danny Garcia, his body shots can slow Garcia down and give Spence the edge. On the other hand, Garcia has that eraser of a left hook. But I'm giving Spence the edge and a decision.
Jose Benavidez Sr., Father and Trainer of David Benavidez
Garcia SD 12: I've got Danny Garcia winning because of his experience taking a split-decision, but it's a 50-50 fight because Errol Spence is younger, has a lot of hunger and weighs a little bit more.
Kevin Cunningham, Trainer of Super Welterweight Contender Erickson Lubin
Spence UD 12: I have Errol Spence winning by unanimous decision over Danny Garcia, but at the same time, I'm like everybody else: I'm waiting to see how Errol Spence's health is after his experiences with the effects of that car accident.
Steve Cunningham, Two-Time World Cruiserweight Champion
Garcia SD 12: I see Danny Garcia winning a close, split-decision over Errol Spence. Garcia's the underdog again, but how many times have we seen this? Garcia was supposed to lose to Erik Morales, Lucas Matthysse, Amir Khan and so many others, but he beat them all. Spence is talented, but I see Garcia fighting with that Philadelphia pride and bringing another world championship home.
Nonito Donaire, Four-Division World Champion
Spence W 12: A lot depends on whether Errol Spence is 100 percent after his car accident. But either way, I anticipate him using his height, reach and ability to fight from a distance. Spence will counter Danny Garcia's power and mid-range fight abilities on the way to winning a close decision.
Abner Mares, Three-Division World Champion
Spence TKO 8: If Errol Spence had not been in that car accident, I would have picked him to defeat Danny Garcia, hands down. But now it's a 50-50 fight because we don't know how he's going to come back from the injuries, physically and mentally.
But it seems like Errol's 100 percent ready to take on the big task of Danny Garcia for the simple fact that his boxing abilities are far superior. I think it's going to be a stoppage. With his skills, Errol Spence knows how to pick you apart round by round.
Danny Garcia's vulnerable because he's a guy that's a big puncher who is always in a fight during any given round, but he opens up a lot. I see Errol Spence out-boxing and breaking him down for a TKO say, by the eighth round.
Vito Mielnicki Jr., Undefeated Welterweight Prospect
Garcia SD 12: This is going to be a tremendous, 50-50 fight that can go either way, with Errol Spence being an excellent boxer with power. Danny Garcia has that one-punch power, so it's a fight where anything can happen. It's really tough to make a choice, but I think Danny will be the winner of a hard-fought split-decision.
Gary Russell, Jr., WBC World Featherweight Champion
Spence W 12: I think Errol Spence may get him, but he can't mess around. Danny Garcia's only got a puncher's chance. Danny has been looking a little sharp and crisp. I edge it out to Errol, but it's not going to be a walk in the park.
If Errol gets reckless, Danny could clip him. I'm going with Errol. I think Errol is going to be more physical and will out-work Danny. Danny is going to look for that one, nice shot. Errol is going to try to work him and rough him up.
Gary Russell, Sr., Trainer of Gary Russell Jr.
Garcia W 12: This fight will be Errol Spence's biggest fight. I like Danny Garcia in this fight, personally. Spence can't go to the body and not get hit. If Danny gets close enough to hit Spence, he is going to fire. Danny has power in both hands. I wouldn't be surprised if Danny upsets Spence.
Gary Antonio Russell, Undefeated Bantamweight Contender
Spence W 12: Danny Garcia has the puncher's power to stop Errol Spence, but I believe Spence is too much for Danny. Spence is too aggressive and has too much dog and tenacity for Danny. I'm just worried about which Errol will come to fight. Will the old Errol be able to perform to his old standard prior to his accident? I feel like Errol can win this fight.
Gary Antuanne Russell, Undefeated Super Lightweight Contender
Spence W 12: Both Errol Spence and Danny Garcia are phenomenal fighters. Style makes fights. Errol Spence is more agile and more of a boxer-puncher. Danny is more of a poised, counter-puncher and seasoned boxer with more in-the-ring experience.
Danny has more of a puncher's chance, having fought champions and ex-champions, beating most of them. Errol definitely has a puncher's chance as well to go with a high IQ and the ability to lure Danny into a position where he can hurt Danny. Errol can knock Danny out with a hard punch or a slew of hard combinations, but Danny could catch Errol with a counter punch, so the fight could go either way. Still, I'm leaning toward Errol Spence, who he has more in his arsenal than Danny.
Chris Colbert, Undefeated Interim WBA World Super Featherweight Champion
Spence UD 12: I see Errol Spence winning by a unanimous decision over Danny Garcia because Garcia's got a granite chin, and we've never seen Garcia buzzed, battered or hurt.
Stephen Fulton, Undefeated Super Bantamweight Contender
Garcia W 12: This places me in a very difficult position because this is a 50-50 fight, a really hard fight to pick, and Errol Spence is the hungry, younger fighter who has a lot of skills. But if I have to pick a winner, I'll go with the underdog, Danny Garcia, because I believe a lot of people are underestimating him, and guys like that can tend to sneak up on you. That's why I'm picking Danny Garcia to rise to the occasion and win a great fight.
Luis Collazo, Former World Welterweight Champion
Garcia KO 10: Errol Spence gets careless too much, and Danny Garcia's got a puncher's chance. I'm going with the underdog, Danny Garcia, by ninth or 10th-round knockout in a helluva fight.
Erislandy Lara, Two-Time World Super Welterweight Champion
Spence W 12: This is going to be a fun fight to watch because both Errol Spence and Danny García are true warriors. Spence is the naturally bigger man and has more tools in his box. Garcia is tough, but I think Spence will be too much for him. Spence wins by decision.
Omar Figueroa Sr., Trainer of Omar Figueroa Jr. & Undefeated WBA World Super Bantamweight Champion Brandon Figueroa
Garcia W 12: Danny Garcia is a smart, great fighter and I like the way that he thinks. I say Danny Garcia wins by decision over Errol Spence.
Erickson Lubin, Super Welterweight Contender
Spence D 12: If Errol Spence isn't affected by the car accident, I have him winning a unanimous decision over Danny Garcia. We already know Danny's going to come to fight and seems more focused than ever. Going off of what I only know right now, I'll say they're going to fight to a draw.
Omar Douglas Jr., Lightweight Contender
Garcia SD 12: I respect Errol Spence for coming back from that car accident and accepting such a tremendous challenge in Danny Garcia, but there are a lot of questions about which Spence will show up after his accident.
I think Spence should have taken a tune-up fight to see where he was before stepping up to this level. I've seen up close that Garcia's one-punch knockout power is special, and I think that will be the difference in him winning a close, split-decision.
Sebastian Fundora, Undefeated Super Welterweight Contender
Spence TKO 10: Errol Spence is the best fighter in the whole division, and I believe he'll come into the ring wanting to prove that in a great fight against Danny Garcia. I know Spence was involved in that terrible car accident after beating Shawn Porter, but I think that he can knock out Garcia.
Ivan Redkach, Welterweight Contender
Garcia SD 12: I like Danny Garcia to win a split-decision over Errol Spence as a result of his timing, punching power and experience. Errol Spence may look good in sparring and training since his car accident but sparring and training are not like being in a real fight, and that's what he's in against Garcia.
Joey Spencer, Undefeated Middleweight Prospect
Spence UD 12: Errol Spence and Danny Garcia are two champions with great chins and good defense, but I'm picking Errol by decision just because of his work-rate.
Danny will be in the fight, will counter effectively and avoid taking too much damage because of his solid defense, but again, he won't sustain the work-rate with Spence.
Richard Commey, Former IBF World Lightweight Champion
Garcia SD 12: Errol Spence is still a great fighter, regardless of what happened with the car accident. But I believe the night will belong to Danny Garcia. I expect Garcia to start fast, pressuring early and using his patience and power to control the fight on the way to winning a decision.
Eimantas Stanionis, Undefeated Welterweight Contender
Spence W 12: This is a very difficult fight for Errol Spence because of his very long layoff and the car accident, so nobody knows how he will feel. But if Spence is the same fighter, I see him winning. Danny Garcia always has that left hook, and he can always hurt you with either his left or right hand. But Spence has good defense, so he may be able to account for that. With all things being considered, I think it will be Errol Spence winning by a decision.
Jonathan Walley, Co-Trainer of Welterweight Contender Sergey Lipinets
Garcia TKO 8: It's a 50-50 fight, and I think Errol Spence tries to box before eventually engaging with Danny Garcia. But that's to the advantage of Garcia, who counter-punches well and I think he'll catch Spence at some point and knock him out.
Final Count:
Spence: 20
Garcia: 16
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Of those polled, 20 predicted that Spence would retain his titles, while 16 favored Garcia to come out with the victory on Saturday night. Here is what the predictors had to say about the highly anticipated welterweight clash:
Evander Holyfield, Boxing Legend
Spence W 12: Errol Spence is a very technical fighter, and Danny Garcia's a great counter-puncher. But Errol is the best, so I've got Errol winning by decision.
Bernard Hopkins, Boxing Legend
Garcia UD 12: I believe that Danny Garcia will defeat Errol Spence by unanimous decision in a very hard, tough battle of wills.
Keith Thurman, Former Unified World Welterweight Champion
Spence W 12: Danny Garcia's the biggest puncher I've faced in the ring in my entire professional career. Danny's got great timing and a chip on his shoulder from losing two close fights to myself and Shawn Porter. So Errol Spence better not let him land one of those bricks.
But styles make fights, and my gut says Spence wins without a home-run being hit by Garcia. Spence has all of the skills and technique to come out with the 'W' against Garcia, whom I was able to hurt with a big punch in the first round.
Spence has that right hook, which he can land to the temple, and those pot-shots as well as a long and stiff jab to go with a height and reach advantage that led to his complete shutout of Mikey Garcia.
But if Spence has that 'Man-Down philosophy,' and he's not a fighter who plays with his food. When he gets you hurt, he gets you outta there. But it could come down to who lands the biggest punch first, and a lot of folks want to know how Spence is after that car accident.
Andre Berto, Three-Time World Welterweight Champion
Garcia KO 5: Errol Spence's confidence is going to be sky high after battling back from everything he's gone through. But at the same time, it's the accident that's going to cost him in the ring against Danny Garcia.
Both guys are going to come out swinging and tire themselves out, but Danny's going to bring it early and often to make Errol prove he's fully recovered in a donnybrook. My man Garcia's going to keep punching, and then, you know - Blammo! Garcia KO 5.
Yordenis Ugas, WBA World Welterweight Champion
Spence SD 12: I have Errol Spence winning by a split-decision over Danny Garcia. It will be an exciting fight where at times, either will box, and at times, either will bang, but there will be no knockdowns.
Mikey Garcia, Four-Division World Champion
Spence W 12: Danny Garcia will be competitive and have his moments, but Errol Spence will box more effectively and win by a decision.
Robert Guerrero, Three-Time World Champion
Garcia W 12: If Errol Spence boxes the way that he did with Mikey Garcia, he wins by decision over Danny Garcia. If Spence tries to bang it out with Garcia, then he might get knocked out. But I'm going with Danny Garcia to win by decision.
Jamal James, Interim WBA World Welterweight Champion
Spence W 12: I think Errol Spence will win a 12-round decision, but I'm not counting out Danny Garcia.
Julian Williams, Former Unified World Super Welterweight Champion
Garcia W 12: It's basically a 50-50 fight, but I'm leaning toward Danny Garcia to defeat Errol Spence in a close fight. I'm pretty sure that Danny's locked in and extremely motivated, feeling as if everyone is looking past him.
Ronnie Shields, Trainer of Undefeated WBC World Middleweight Champion Jermall Charlo
Spence W 12: I think Errol Spence is going to win a close decision. Danny has a chance if he can start fast and make his presence known with that left hook.
But Garcia's not much of a fast starter, and I think he's going to run into some problems because Spence can out-box him if he chooses to.
Andre Rozier, Trainer of Former World Middleweight Champion Daniel Jacobs
Garcia SD 12: Danny Garcia's family, but he's also the underdog going into this fight with Errol Spence. Still, Danny's hungry to build upon his legacy. Danny has the power to stop Errol, who has tremendous boxing skills, and it could happen in what I believe is going to be a tremendous battle of wills. But I think this fight will go the distance, and in the end, Garcia will win this in a definitive fashion that will secure his trip to the Hall of Fame.
Regis Prograis, Former WBA World Super Lightweight Champion
Spence UD 12: Errol Spence wins by unanimous decision over Danny Garcia.
David Benavidez, Two-Time WBC World Super Middleweight Champion
Spence SD 12: This is a crossroads fight for both of them. Errol Spence wants to demonstrate that he's still the great champion that he was before the car accident, and this may be one of Danny Garcia's greatest opportunities to show he still is a great champion.
It's going to come down to who can dictate the pace and the pressure. I think Errol's pressure could be too much for Garcia, but Spence had problems with the pressure Shawn Porter applied as well. If Spence invests in the body against Danny Garcia, his body shots can slow Garcia down and give Spence the edge. On the other hand, Garcia has that eraser of a left hook. But I'm giving Spence the edge and a decision.
Jose Benavidez Sr., Father and Trainer of David Benavidez
Garcia SD 12: I've got Danny Garcia winning because of his experience taking a split-decision, but it's a 50-50 fight because Errol Spence is younger, has a lot of hunger and weighs a little bit more.
Kevin Cunningham, Trainer of Super Welterweight Contender Erickson Lubin
Spence UD 12: I have Errol Spence winning by unanimous decision over Danny Garcia, but at the same time, I'm like everybody else: I'm waiting to see how Errol Spence's health is after his experiences with the effects of that car accident.
Steve Cunningham, Two-Time World Cruiserweight Champion
Garcia SD 12: I see Danny Garcia winning a close, split-decision over Errol Spence. Garcia's the underdog again, but how many times have we seen this? Garcia was supposed to lose to Erik Morales, Lucas Matthysse, Amir Khan and so many others, but he beat them all. Spence is talented, but I see Garcia fighting with that Philadelphia pride and bringing another world championship home.
Nonito Donaire, Four-Division World Champion
Spence W 12: A lot depends on whether Errol Spence is 100 percent after his car accident. But either way, I anticipate him using his height, reach and ability to fight from a distance. Spence will counter Danny Garcia's power and mid-range fight abilities on the way to winning a close decision.
Abner Mares, Three-Division World Champion
Spence TKO 8: If Errol Spence had not been in that car accident, I would have picked him to defeat Danny Garcia, hands down. But now it's a 50-50 fight because we don't know how he's going to come back from the injuries, physically and mentally.
But it seems like Errol's 100 percent ready to take on the big task of Danny Garcia for the simple fact that his boxing abilities are far superior. I think it's going to be a stoppage. With his skills, Errol Spence knows how to pick you apart round by round.
Danny Garcia's vulnerable because he's a guy that's a big puncher who is always in a fight during any given round, but he opens up a lot. I see Errol Spence out-boxing and breaking him down for a TKO say, by the eighth round.
Vito Mielnicki Jr., Undefeated Welterweight Prospect
Garcia SD 12: This is going to be a tremendous, 50-50 fight that can go either way, with Errol Spence being an excellent boxer with power. Danny Garcia has that one-punch power, so it's a fight where anything can happen. It's really tough to make a choice, but I think Danny will be the winner of a hard-fought split-decision.
Gary Russell, Jr., WBC World Featherweight Champion
Spence W 12: I think Errol Spence may get him, but he can't mess around. Danny Garcia's only got a puncher's chance. Danny has been looking a little sharp and crisp. I edge it out to Errol, but it's not going to be a walk in the park.
If Errol gets reckless, Danny could clip him. I'm going with Errol. I think Errol is going to be more physical and will out-work Danny. Danny is going to look for that one, nice shot. Errol is going to try to work him and rough him up.
Gary Russell, Sr., Trainer of Gary Russell Jr.
Garcia W 12: This fight will be Errol Spence's biggest fight. I like Danny Garcia in this fight, personally. Spence can't go to the body and not get hit. If Danny gets close enough to hit Spence, he is going to fire. Danny has power in both hands. I wouldn't be surprised if Danny upsets Spence.
Gary Antonio Russell, Undefeated Bantamweight Contender
Spence W 12: Danny Garcia has the puncher's power to stop Errol Spence, but I believe Spence is too much for Danny. Spence is too aggressive and has too much dog and tenacity for Danny. I'm just worried about which Errol will come to fight. Will the old Errol be able to perform to his old standard prior to his accident? I feel like Errol can win this fight.
Gary Antuanne Russell, Undefeated Super Lightweight Contender
Spence W 12: Both Errol Spence and Danny Garcia are phenomenal fighters. Style makes fights. Errol Spence is more agile and more of a boxer-puncher. Danny is more of a poised, counter-puncher and seasoned boxer with more in-the-ring experience.
Danny has more of a puncher's chance, having fought champions and ex-champions, beating most of them. Errol definitely has a puncher's chance as well to go with a high IQ and the ability to lure Danny into a position where he can hurt Danny. Errol can knock Danny out with a hard punch or a slew of hard combinations, but Danny could catch Errol with a counter punch, so the fight could go either way. Still, I'm leaning toward Errol Spence, who he has more in his arsenal than Danny.
Chris Colbert, Undefeated Interim WBA World Super Featherweight Champion
Spence UD 12: I see Errol Spence winning by a unanimous decision over Danny Garcia because Garcia's got a granite chin, and we've never seen Garcia buzzed, battered or hurt.
Stephen Fulton, Undefeated Super Bantamweight Contender
Garcia W 12: This places me in a very difficult position because this is a 50-50 fight, a really hard fight to pick, and Errol Spence is the hungry, younger fighter who has a lot of skills. But if I have to pick a winner, I'll go with the underdog, Danny Garcia, because I believe a lot of people are underestimating him, and guys like that can tend to sneak up on you. That's why I'm picking Danny Garcia to rise to the occasion and win a great fight.
Luis Collazo, Former World Welterweight Champion
Garcia KO 10: Errol Spence gets careless too much, and Danny Garcia's got a puncher's chance. I'm going with the underdog, Danny Garcia, by ninth or 10th-round knockout in a helluva fight.
Erislandy Lara, Two-Time World Super Welterweight Champion
Spence W 12: This is going to be a fun fight to watch because both Errol Spence and Danny García are true warriors. Spence is the naturally bigger man and has more tools in his box. Garcia is tough, but I think Spence will be too much for him. Spence wins by decision.
Omar Figueroa Sr., Trainer of Omar Figueroa Jr. & Undefeated WBA World Super Bantamweight Champion Brandon Figueroa
Garcia W 12: Danny Garcia is a smart, great fighter and I like the way that he thinks. I say Danny Garcia wins by decision over Errol Spence.
Erickson Lubin, Super Welterweight Contender
Spence D 12: If Errol Spence isn't affected by the car accident, I have him winning a unanimous decision over Danny Garcia. We already know Danny's going to come to fight and seems more focused than ever. Going off of what I only know right now, I'll say they're going to fight to a draw.
Omar Douglas Jr., Lightweight Contender
Garcia SD 12: I respect Errol Spence for coming back from that car accident and accepting such a tremendous challenge in Danny Garcia, but there are a lot of questions about which Spence will show up after his accident.
I think Spence should have taken a tune-up fight to see where he was before stepping up to this level. I've seen up close that Garcia's one-punch knockout power is special, and I think that will be the difference in him winning a close, split-decision.
Sebastian Fundora, Undefeated Super Welterweight Contender
Spence TKO 10: Errol Spence is the best fighter in the whole division, and I believe he'll come into the ring wanting to prove that in a great fight against Danny Garcia. I know Spence was involved in that terrible car accident after beating Shawn Porter, but I think that he can knock out Garcia.
Ivan Redkach, Welterweight Contender
Garcia SD 12: I like Danny Garcia to win a split-decision over Errol Spence as a result of his timing, punching power and experience. Errol Spence may look good in sparring and training since his car accident but sparring and training are not like being in a real fight, and that's what he's in against Garcia.
Joey Spencer, Undefeated Middleweight Prospect
Spence UD 12: Errol Spence and Danny Garcia are two champions with great chins and good defense, but I'm picking Errol by decision just because of his work-rate.
Danny will be in the fight, will counter effectively and avoid taking too much damage because of his solid defense, but again, he won't sustain the work-rate with Spence.
Richard Commey, Former IBF World Lightweight Champion
Garcia SD 12: Errol Spence is still a great fighter, regardless of what happened with the car accident. But I believe the night will belong to Danny Garcia. I expect Garcia to start fast, pressuring early and using his patience and power to control the fight on the way to winning a decision.
Eimantas Stanionis, Undefeated Welterweight Contender
Spence W 12: This is a very difficult fight for Errol Spence because of his very long layoff and the car accident, so nobody knows how he will feel. But if Spence is the same fighter, I see him winning. Danny Garcia always has that left hook, and he can always hurt you with either his left or right hand. But Spence has good defense, so he may be able to account for that. With all things being considered, I think it will be Errol Spence winning by a decision.
Jonathan Walley, Co-Trainer of Welterweight Contender Sergey Lipinets
Garcia TKO 8: It's a 50-50 fight, and I think Errol Spence tries to box before eventually engaging with Danny Garcia. But that's to the advantage of Garcia, who counter-punches well and I think he'll catch Spence at some point and knock him out.
Final Count:
Spence: 20
Garcia: 16
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Anybody know what time main event ringwalks will be? Going to set my alarm and get up for this.
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Officials Announced
Referee: Thomas Taylor (California)
Judges
Tim Cheatham (Nevada)
Barry Lindenman (North Carolina)
Steve Weisfeld (New Jersey)
Angel Garcia had one request to the fight taking place in Texas. It was to not have any judges or referee from Texas..
Referee: Thomas Taylor (California)
Judges
Tim Cheatham (Nevada)
Barry Lindenman (North Carolina)
Steve Weisfeld (New Jersey)
Angel Garcia had one request to the fight taking place in Texas. It was to not have any judges or referee from Texas..
Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Cheers mate, wouldn't mind having a look at that Fundora kid. Might just stay up if BT card finishes late.
Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
I don’t mind that spence is going in for a tough fight I think that’s what will bring out the best for him , how the accident has affected his boxing ability we’ll find out it’s probably Garcia’s best chance of beating spenceMightyWarrior wrote: ↑02 Dec 2020, 10:16 Would never question a big fight like this being made usually, but coming back from a huge trauma like that, straight in with Danny Garcia - who is that very very tough combination of fast hands, excellent boxer, big punch and granite chin...
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Purses
Spence is guaranteed $8m and could be clearing $10m if PPV sales are good.
D. Garcia is getting $5m plus ppv revenue.
Spence is guaranteed $8m and could be clearing $10m if PPV sales are good.
D. Garcia is getting $5m plus ppv revenue.
Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Good money to be fair, Matchroom would never give them that sort of money.
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
and it's why PBC don't make money.. or do they?
Well the fights promoted by TGB, ManDown and DSG promotions..
This is gonna do less than Spence-Porter..No doubt. Will be surprised if it does more.
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Who’s staying up for this? Or setting an alarm?
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020


Live from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on December 5, 2020
Premier Boxing Champions present: Soence Jr. vs. Garcia
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Full Card (PPV)
Unified WBC & IBF World Welterweight Championship
Errol Spence Jr (26-0, 21 KOs) vs. Danny Garcia (36-2, 21 KOs)
12 Round Super-Welterweight Bout
Sebastian Fundora (15-0-1, 10 KOs) vs. Habib Ahmed (27-1-1, 18 KOs)
10 Round Welterweight Bout
Josesito Lopez (37-8, 20 KOs) vs. Francisco Santana (25-8-1, 12 KOs)
Vacant WBC Continental Americas Featherweight Championship
Eduardo Ramirez (23-2-3, 10 KOs) vs. Moises Flores (24-3, 12 KOs)
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
The size of Fundora for light middle is fcuking insane 
Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
He doesn't look gangly or uncoordinated though, some fighters don't know what to do with all that length.
He's like a mini Fury. In fact if he hit the pies hard enough he could probably fight Fury!
Looking forward to seeing him in with Charlo if that can be made.
Main event up next
Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Up for a pee turned in since round 3, Spence giving Garcia a beat down, wonder if his father will pull him out.
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Is anyone fishing please
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Re: Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia - 5 December 2020
Good to see Errol back and operating at the top level.