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HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT AN UNDERSIZED MIKEY GARCIA CHALLENGIN­G ERROL SPENCE JNR?

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Ryan Walsh

British champion

Mikey clearly believes in his ability. I’m a big fan. He’s nailed the boxing fundamenta­ls, and, with his skill-set, I think it’s possible he wins. Spence, though, is a monster welterweig­ht and southpaw. If Mikey pulls it off, he’ll be the pound-for-pound king in my eyes.

Miles Shinkwin

Light-heavy contender

I think you can only commend Garcia for taking the leap, although Spence has only really boxed a weight-drained Kell Brook. If he’s as good as they say, then the old ‘good big ’un beats a good little ’un’ theory might apply here.

Chris Mckenna

Boxing journalist

I’d rather see Garcia-vasyl Lomachenko and Spence againstter­ence Crawford, but, because of politics, those fights are unlikely. It is a big ask for Garcia as Spence will be huge in comparison. I’d prefer fighters dominate their own division, but I will be excited to see it.

Deion Jumah

Cruiserwei­ght prospect

I admire Mikey’s courage but it’s a step too far for me. Spence is a big welterweig­ht and Mikey looks small in comparison to his opponents at lightweigh­t. Of course it’s a fight I’ll watch, but I see nothing more than Errol breaking Mikey down for a shutout victory.

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