WBC/IBF 147 lbs champion Errol Spence Jr. has several astonishing experiences to talk about on his road to becoming one of the greatest modern-day boxers. Starting from sparkling title wins to an active unbeaten career of 27-0, ‘The Truth’ also has umpteen accolades. However, he recently made the fight world aware of the concept of swing bouts.
Traditional fans are aware of the concept of swing bouts. But because of its limited necessity, those bouts aren’t common knowledge to a larger portion of the audience. When a fight card ends prematurely or gets over before its stipulated time slot, promoters enforce swing bouts.
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These matchups are absolutely unplanned and are implemented just to fulfill the pre-planned title slot. Hence, the contenders are elected in a rush and have no preparation or formal game plan against each other.
Spence Jr. shared his views on swing bouts via social media. ‘The Truth’ wrote, “Being a swing bout was nerve wrecking every time it look like someone about to get stopped you start warming up hitting the mitts he make it out the round you just sit back down.”
Being a swing bout was nerve wrecking every time it look like someone about to get stopped you start warming up hitting the mitts he make it out the round you just sit back down 😂
— Errol Spence (@ErrolSpenceJr) July 24, 2021
Errol Spence Jr. seems ready to enter the bigger test of his career against the veteran Manny Pacquiao on August 21. Spence Jr’s titles and the vacant Ring 147 lbs belt will also be up for grabs for the winner. Here’s a better look into his chances against the legendary ‘Pac-Man’.
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Can Errol Spence Jr. take out Manny Pacquiao?
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Despite Pacquaio’s experience, legacy, and top-tier skills, Spence Jr. has every ability to get his hands raised. The 31-year-old had his last fight in December 2020, while Pacquaio had his last fight against Keith Thurman in 2019. This major contrast of activeness can play a pivotal role in the fight.
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As Errol Spence Jr. is a southpaw, he might bring a very different sort of challenge to Manny Pacquiao. Hence, all these features cite legitimate favor to the champion’s corner. Although it doesn’t take away Pacquiao’s chances of winning, Spence Jr. can rightly shock the world by vanquishing an all-time legend.
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