Whose hyped for Barrera vs Smith Jr

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  1. twopiece

    twopiece Pugilistic Ambassador Full Member

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    Been looking foward to it ever since the fight was confirmed.

    I'm pulling for Smith Jr to win, but it's a well matched fight where either guy could take it -- the kind of fight that's beneficial to the sport.
     
  2. Blackclouds

    Blackclouds Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good scrap and I'm always hyped for a good matchup.
     
  3. renyo

    renyo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Deflated
     
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  4. Dreamking

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    Jr. is just too one dimensional. He's a Kovalev 2.0
    No defense, and a very small arsenal.
    I like him for his story and his power but :/
     
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  5. thurmanthegoat1

    thurmanthegoat1 Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    after that, theres only 4 in the division that was a class below.
     
  6. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    damn smith basically gave up after round 4. He sucks when hes on the back foot.
     
  7. BlizzyBlizz

    BlizzyBlizz Loyal Member Full Member

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    My Rocky Balboa dream is over lol. Good win for Barrera. Total boxing lesson.
     
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  8. Reg

    Reg Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Kovalev has a mastery of distance control, and amazing jab, and great in and out footspeed to help deliver his great power. Joe Smith jr. just has power. Kovalev is far from one dimensional.
     
  9. Dreamking

    Dreamking Active Member Full Member

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    I have never seen Kovalev throw an uppercut, or even commit to a hook. He is a straight puncher with a great jab. He cannot work on the inside or even mix up what he does. His power comes from switching which is something unique to eastern European fighters. His normal foot speed is on par with most other boxer punchers.
     
  10. zorroluffy28

    zorroluffy28 Active Member Full Member

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    Kovalev destroy smith 6 round max .
     
  11. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I kind figured Barrera's pedigree would show, although Joe gave us another moment in round 1. He tired though by round 4 and disappointed after that. Good fight. Bring on Barrera vs Kovalev
     
  12. slender4

    slender4 Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Oh well guys.

    Only two things you neglected in making your predictions:

    1. Smith can't fight.

    2. Barrera can.
     
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  13. mirkofilipovic

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    Kovalev is capable of outboxing anybody, you cant say the same thing about Smith.
     
  14. renyo

    renyo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Look, Smith had the opportunity to pop a jab and throw a big overhand right or left hook.... he just didn't, **** his broke jaw.... he could have won that fight, Sullivan willed his way past a huge knockdown to a big win.
     
  15. yeyo monster

    yeyo monster Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thank god this smith joke its over!! So funny to see how many said he was gonna ko barrera! Hahahahhaa what a joke!