Steve Smoger Appreciation Thread...

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  1. antonio8904

    antonio8904 Atheist Full Member

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    Just watched Cotto-Margarito II again and my god is Smoger not the greatest ref in the game? It was like he wasn't even in the ring, just let the guys fight, never broke up action or screamed at either guy or dictated any of the fight. He was also extremely clear with any breaks in action for time out-time in's and such. Think of all the great fights he's refed and how the fights would have ended had there been a different ref...

    On another note, the ref from the Khan-Peterson fight should never work again. Him and Cortez should be thrown under the nearest tram...
     
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  2. Smokin' Joe

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    He's generally good for the reasons you stated. Occasionally lets fighters take more punishment than what's necessary though.
     
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  3. SJS19

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    Smoger is brilliant. The proof is that whoever commentates only has to mention his name a maximum of twice during the whole fight. 'This bout will be officiated by Steve Smoger' and 'Great stoppage by Steve Smoger.'
     
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  4. antonio8904

    antonio8904 Atheist Full Member

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    True...but I gotta admit I love him for it!
     
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  5. Smokin' Joe

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    I'm sure most fans do. Not sure that's the case for the fighters in question though.
     
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  6. antonio8904

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    Exactly my thoughts...
     
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  7. JETSKI

    JETSKI Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He's the best. But why does he kiss fighters? I think he's gay, but I still like him & think he's the best.

    He was on that online radio boxing show "Through the Ropes" awhile back & I called in & asked him if he could recall the KO by Pavlik over Taylor. He talked about that KO for almost 5 minutes!
     
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  8. timagen

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    Smoger is the man, but I was impressed with Cooper not putting up with Khan's bull**** holding and shoving in his pathetic attempts to keep from infighting.
     
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  9. JETSKI

    JETSKI Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joe Cooper? Worst ref I ever saw.:-(
     
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  10. timagen

    timagen Guest

    No,
    Alice Cooper.
    ******
     
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  11. antonio8904

    antonio8904 Atheist Full Member

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    Nah...Cooper was terribly biased and terrible period
     
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  12. SJS19

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    It was Joe Cooper, Alice Cooper is the scary dude who sung the hit song 'Poison' :lol::lol:
     
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  13. Imperial1

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    The best Ref in the Buizzzzz!
     
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  14. The Spider

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    Steve Smoger is one of the very best refs in the business. Has been for a long time.
     
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  15. JunitoJab

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    Great referee
     
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