Artur Asilbekovich Beterbiev vs. Joseph Smith, Jr.

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"The Beast" or "Irish Bomber"?

Poll closed Jun 18, 2022.

  1. Beterbiev on points

    1 vote(s)
    1.8%

  2. Beterbiev by stoppage

    51 vote(s)
    91.1%

  3. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Smith on points

    1 vote(s)
    1.8%

  5. Smith by stoppage

    3 vote(s)
    5.4%
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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Officially @ MSG on 6/18. Light heavyweight world title unification. WBC & IBF (third and sixth defenses respectively of Beterbiev) and WBO titles (second of Smith) on the line.


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    IntentionalButt, Mar 18, 2022
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  2. Chuck Norris

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    Great fight.

    WAR BETERBIEV!!!!!!!!!
     
    Chuck Norris, Mar 18, 2022
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  3. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    War both guys' mandibles! I think we all have the feeling this is going to be fun while it lasts but is destined not to last too long. Hopefully we see a few brave rises off the canvas and rallies, could be a mini-classic or FOTY candidate if so. If not, almost certainly a highlight reel KO either way.

    (of course, whenever this is said of a given match-up with absolute confidence we somehow end up getting a boring foul-laden distance affair - so let me STFU and not jinx it :sisi1)
     
    IntentionalButt, Mar 18, 2022
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  4. Bobby Tony

    Bobby Tony Active Member Full Member

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    High hopes for this one. I'll be watchin wit one eye closed ag ag ag ag ..
     
    Bobby Tony, Mar 18, 2022
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  5. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Beterbiev by stoppage

    The ref jumps in and saves Joe after he gets dropped and then violently stopped on the ropes.
     
    UniversalPart, Mar 18, 2022
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  6. DaRealJT

    DaRealJT Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hopefully we get the Beterbiev-Smith winner vs the Bivol-Canelo winner
     
    DaRealJT, Mar 18, 2022
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  7. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Either way it produces a terrific final match-up (and both semifinals are decent themselves).
     
    IntentionalButt, Mar 18, 2022
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  8. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    :ibutt:ibutt:ibutt:ibutt:ibuttWar Irish Bomber!!!!!!:ibutt:ibutt:ibutt:ibutt:ibutt
     
    CST80, Mar 18, 2022
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  9. uber-pain

    uber-pain KO a bear the other day boring Full Member

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    let's hope it get sanction by the officials and get finaly made!
     
    uber-pain, Mar 18, 2022
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    Brilliant news, this fight has me very excited :bananaride
     
    Banana-Rama, Mar 18, 2022
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  11. theXshape

    theXshape Active Member Full Member

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    I can see the fight going the way the Gvozdyk fight went, meaning Joe will give his all, and will eventually break down under Beterbiev's power and the ref will have to step in and save Joe from his pride and stubbornness to go down.

    I like both, but I will be cheering for Joe. He will need it hehe.
     
    theXshape, Mar 18, 2022
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  12. uber-pain

    uber-pain KO a bear the other day boring Full Member

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    WBA have to accept first! there a petition...
     
    uber-pain, Mar 18, 2022
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  13. rodxd

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    Beterbiev is about to show that Worlds gold medalist boxing ability. Beterbiev UD
     
    rodxd, Mar 18, 2022
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  14. DramaShow

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    Beterbiev fighting Bivol’s leftovers :eyepop:
     
    DramaShow, Mar 18, 2022
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    Beterbiev stoppage, but its going to be a war while it lasts
     
    Pepsi Dioxide, Mar 18, 2022
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