Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith rescheduled for January 13

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  1. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Damn… a 5 month postponement. Age is catching up and Beterbiev really doesn’t have much time left. His constant injuries is going to take a toll on him.

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  2. drenlou

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    Holy **** that's a long way from now.
     
  3. velagod

    velagod Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That will be a year and half out of ring for smith, everybody is going on about Beterbiev’s age but that long inactivity also could play a part.

    will be interesting to see if smith can have a fight in the interim.
     
  4. senpai

    senpai Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Why ?

    Beterbiev got his wisdom tooth removed and it's nothing special. one month should be enough to resume training and then he can fight after 3 months. November is good date.
     
  5. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's a jaw infection in the bone that takes time to heal up, it's more than just a wisdom tooth removal. May not sound much but it's a complicated procedure that takes time to recuperate from the swelling, and then he still needs time to train physically.
     
  6. Chuck Norris

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    We have wait five months for this bout, only because Beterbiev was too lazy to brush his teeth :dunno. I sincerely hope Callum destroys this evil, Kadyrov goon and saves the division! :ggg
     
  7. box33

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    Damn that's a very long time for the Peoples Champ to return, thanks for the update.
     
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    That sucks, tooth pain of any kind can be very hampering & distracting i know it.
     
  9. tinman

    tinman Loyal Member Full Member

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    Cant wait
     
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  10. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    That’s ludicrous! Nearly half a year delay! Gimme a break. Beterbiev will be gray haired by the time this fight takes place.
     
  11. MorvidusStyle

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    Smith should try to fight Bivol instead.
     
  12. TheShellofKell

    TheShellofKell Nakatani Future P4P #1 Full Member

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    He will fight Bivol after he has dealt with Beterbiev.
     
  13. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    I pretty much just except Beterbiev’s fights to be postponed at this point. I think this raises the chances of that big upset I wanted for Smith.
     
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  14. drenlou

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    I give Smith a good chance at the upset.
     
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  15. Grinder

    Grinder Dude, don't call me Dude Full Member

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    Smith going to get crushed unless AB has aged overnight.
     
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