Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith finally official for June 18th

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  1. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    Yep—Joe would box his ears off for 12
     
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    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I am rooting for joe but looking at how bivol handled him its going to be a long night. Hopefully for joe beterbeiv starts to show his age.
     
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  3. PaydayPaydayYouWantPayday

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    No need to be disrespectful to Smith whos a tough warrior and a nice guy. I've not seen any Smith Jr fans claiming hes gonna win. Think everyone knows Beterbiev is a level or two above. Not expecting this to be as competitive as most unification fights are.
     
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  4. jnes1

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    Nah Smith is much easier of a fight than Beterbiev
     
    jnes1, May 4, 2022
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  5. Betyabeatyaup

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    What? Beterbiev is Canelo’s toughest opponent in all of boxing. Joe Smith?
     
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    Beterbiev will walk straight through Smith. It’s not a competitive fight. There are levels in boxing and strength, Beterbiev is far beyond Smith in both.
     
    Betyabeatyaup, May 4, 2022
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  7. sasto

    sasto Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The whole undercard so far is solid, with Bruce Carrington, Jahi Tucker, and (a guy who is really growing on me) Troy Isley. Not all time greats but no gimmicks and they've all shown some pop. Robeisy will be the only boxer in sight and a lot of local guys so there should be some atmosphere.

    I am psyched in a way a man my age should not be psyched for something like this.

    I'm there, the only thing I'm thinking about is whether to spring for some good seats. The seats I got last time for about $80 were just fine, but this might call for an upgrade?
     
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  8. Liquorice

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    Nice fight.. might be closer than it normally should have been because the Russians inactivity and age is racking up now
     
    Liquorice, May 4, 2022
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  9. Presenting-Fight-Film

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    Beterbiev doesn't have the jab, footwork or speed of Bivol
     
    Presenting-Fight-Film, May 4, 2022
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    Union Joe is a very live dog
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    Presenting-Fight-Film, May 4, 2022
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  11. UniversalPart

    UniversalPart Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'm not being disrespectful. If Beterbiev was not around I think Smith (this improved version) could be the #1 guy at 175lbs.
     
    UniversalPart, May 4, 2022
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    Styles make fights. I can see Joe Smith awkwardness and size giving Canelo problems.
     
    IsaL, May 4, 2022
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    He may well do and I'm picking him via stoppage, but he's past his prime and Smith hits extremely hard, has an exceptional gas tank and is very physically strong, tough, brave and durable and he can KO anyone at the weight if he catches them right. He'll be dangerous as long as he's standing and the only time he's not been standing up until now is when he's been sitting on his stool in the corner in between rounds.
     
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  14. Renaldo's Last Stand

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    I hope Joe Smith Jr kicks his *** once and for all
     
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    This, will totally be milked as USA! USA! USA! vs the evil Russian. Mark my words.
     
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