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Tyron Woodley Gets Real on Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence Jr.- “Don’t Get the Old Schools F*** Up”

Published 07/29/2021, 11:30 AM EDT

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The remaining 2021 boxing calendar boasts some of the most prolific encounters in the sport’s history. One such contest on that enthralling bout list is between the boxing legend, Manny Pacquiao and the welterweight sensation Errol Spence Jr. Ever since its announcement, this fight has sent shock waves across the boxing world. And everyone is keen to see how this encounter will chalk out.

Recently, the ex-UFC welterweight champ, Tyron Woodley spoke to FightHype. Here, he gave an honest take on this fight.

Yeah, I like both of those guys like both the fighters. I think it’s a good fight. Manny Pacquiao obviously is a fighter that’s did so much in the sport. He’s a little bit older, and he’s still boxing. Don’t get the old schools f*** up, we’re still playing. So you know, I’m rooting for a good fight.” he said.

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Just like Woodley, many other combat sports stars have detailed their anticipation to watch the 12-round war between Errol Spence Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. Also, this fight will see ‘Pacman’ back in action after a long hiatus of two years.

Pacquiao is ecstatic to pull off a thriller and resurrect his lackluster run in the latter years of his career. He is an all-time legend of the game, and he knows the consequences his fight with Spence Jr. holds.

That said, he isn’t leaving any stones unturned in his preparation for this classic encounter, and the fans are in for a real treat.

Manny Pacquiao vs Errol Spence Jr. – What can the fans expect?

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The veteran Pacquiao might adapt the offensive approach right from the first bell. Because if he lets ‘The Truth’ take control of the ring, Pacquiao might put himself in deep waters right from the get-go.

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That said, both the fighters will bring in their A-game for this encounter because more than anything, this fight is important from a legacy standpoint. ‘Pacman’ is already regarded as a legend, but this will be a golden opportunity for Spence Jr. if he wants to cement himself as the best at this weight class.

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With that, this fight looks promising and it’ll definitely stand tall to the buzz created around it.

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan

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Prathamesh Singh Chauhan is a Boxing Author at EssentiallySports. He is a graduate from the International Institute of Sports Management who combines his love for sports, particularly combat sports, and his flair for writing and analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. He has prior professional experience with sporting organizations such as Star Sports, Khelo India, and NBA.
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