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Spence's southpaw stance could cause problems for Pacquiao

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Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/sports/03/21/20190321-pacquiao-mp-promotions.jpg"/></figure></div><p>Manny Pacquiao has many things to worry about when he takes on unified welterweight king Errol Spence Jr.</p><p>Aside from being younger and undefeated, Spence is a lefty like Pacquiao.<br/> <br/>&quot;When was the last time Manny Pacquiao fought a fellow southpaw? It was against David Diaz, and David Diaz wasn&#x27;t as talented as Errol Spence,&quot; said fight analyst Nissi Icasiano.</p><p>&quot;The last southpaw that gave him problems was Agapito Sanchez.&quot;</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/05/25/21/pacquiao-will-be-too-much-for-spence-says-fortune">Pacquiao will be too much for Spence, says Fortune</a></li></ul><p>Pacquiao usually causes problems against orthodox fighters, but it might be different this time when he fights someone with the same stance as him.</p><p>&quot;It&#x27;s true that southpaws create problems with right-handed fighters. But in this fight, he won&#x27;t be having that advantage,&quot; said Icasiano.</p><p>There are other attributes of Spence that will also have to be factored in.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/05/22/21/pacquiao-spence-august-return-vegas">Pacquiao announces Errol Spence Jr. fight in August</a></li></ul><p>&quot;The other side of his game is his inside fighting skills where a lot of fighters struggle to withstand his aggression, body work and power,&quot; said the analyst.</p><p>But this also proves Pacquiao&#x27;s eagerness to take on a stiff challenge despite heading into the final years of his boxing career.</p><p>&quot;For Manny Pacquiao, it just goes to show he is not afraid to take on the young lions of his division. While Floyd Mayweather is busy playing catch-up with a YouTuber, the Filipino icon is making a big leap in perhaps the final stretch of his illustrious career. If he wins, it will definitely bolster Pacquiao&#x27;s career as a boxer,&quot; said Icasiano.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1694728" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Manny Pacquiao has many things to worry about when he takes on unified welterweight king Errol Spence Jr.</p>

Manny Pacquiao has many things to worry about when he takes on unified welterweight king Errol Spence Jr.

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Spence's southpaw stance could cause problems for Pacquiao

Dennis Gasgonia,

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Published Jun 02, 2021 07:11 PM PHT

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Updated Jun 02, 2021 07:12 PM PHT

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