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Message: [QUOTE="JAXCUSE, post: 4242792, member: 516"] Agree - Really solid performance by Spence vs a capable, long (same-sized), awkward, tricky opponent. Aggression, offensive pressure, effective punch-rate and stamina were back - missing in his previous two scraps. Good to see…. Good observation about Spence’s left eye. Ugas seemed to try and target it early as a strategy. Didn’t recognize during the fight. Had to go back and watch it again. I was intrigued by this fight primarily because I saw Ugas as a “2nd rate/poor-man’s Crawford.” Wanted to see if Spence was still prime and how he’d handle the economical and accurate counterpuncher, rangy style, reach and hand speed. Thought Spence’s corner (Derrick James) had a nice fight plan/strategy. Like SWC identified, good use of angling and the left uppercut. Crowded the left side, stayed close and took away Ugas’ RH counter from distance (his best weapon - slapped Manny around with it in his last fight). Could be a preview of an approach they want to use in the future…. I don’t like Lawrence Cole as a referee. Poor timing/management of the mouthpiece situation in Rd 6 (arguably coulda caused a Spence knockdown and xtra recovery period) and waited too long to stop the fight (again - arguably). Ugas’ corner should have pulled him out a round earlier anyway IMO. That eye looked broken (to me). IMO, Spence-Crawford is the most intriguing matchup in the sport. A real 50/50 fight. The way I see it - obstacle is Haymon…. PBC is a tough and restrictive (terms) promoter/negotiator. Spence (publicly) calling out Crawford (and Crawford’s response) was a good signal. They’ve never done that before (previously simply verbally “jabbed” at one another in social media and at events). Bud’s no longer with Arum, so maybe they get it done. Reading the boxing rags and ”prognosticators” in the business, I sense Spence recognizes he’s gonna have to “bend” somewhat on “A-side” particulars (purse split, rematch, future contract options, etc). He and Crawford are the only two Welters really left standing (other than a couple of the unproven, untested younger fellas - Ennis and Ortiz). Hopefully, this performance (from Spence) builds public demand for it. Timing is perfect for later in the year; Spence and Crawford have to fight and soon. it’s just gonna hurt them both (financially and legacy) if they don’t…. [/QUOTE]

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