Dalton Smith vs. Jose Encarnacion Zepeda & Ishmael Davis vs. Troy Williamson RBR.

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  1. IsaL

    IsaL VIP Member Full Member

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    Smith is definitely a strong fighter who throws with mean intentions. I can't wait to see him again, hopefully with some lower top 10 SWWs and work his way up.
     
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    I wish Zepeda the best. I'm just saying, being 34, and losing 3 of your last 4 fights and the last one by KO doesn't increase your marketability.

    He would be a high risk low reward type fighter.

    But again, if he can somehow bounce back to contender at his age I would be very happy for him.
     
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    Yes. I've been impressed and unimpressed by him. Like I said, when he lets his hands go he looks very classy and he can crack. He took some good shots of Zepeda tonight too so his chin appears solid so far. But he can be too low output at times for my liking.
     
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  4. lepinthehood

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    He will probably skirt around top 15 to 25 for a while. He still has that left hand, which will make him dangerous for the not as talented. He could come back to the UK and probably spank a few fighters already. Or he could retire the boxing.
     
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    Zepeda just lost to a guy who's not even in the top 20 of the division. He can compete but does he still have the fire. I think the flame is out and I'd rather see him retire then to be a stepping stone for prospects. Prime Zepeda would have beat Smith.
     
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  6. Serge

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    He's trying to go for the more street look. Sports casual as opposed to rocking a suit and looking dapper, squire
     
    Serge, Mar 23, 2024
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  7. Arch Stanton

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    Doesn't suit him, squire.

    Playing at the 'street' look just looks scruffy, and silly if it's not where you're at

    His real favourite clothes are tailored, I'll bet . ;)
     
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  8. Hanz Cholo

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    For sure
    but a good scalp for the resume nonetheless
     
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  9. Forza

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    Shades of hatton vs JLC or am I out of pocket? No doubt the brits are over the moon from this performance
     
    Forza, Mar 23, 2024
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  10. lepinthehood

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    Wouldnt say Smith has a huge following yet, and Zepeda is a likeable entertaining fighter even in the UK. Over the moon is pushing it.
     
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  11. FrankinDallas

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    Smith was getting smacked around pretty good until that body shot. The punch looked strange for a KO blow. It wasn't a solar plexus
    punch, it was right on the stomach. Maybe Zepeda had eaten some bad bangers and mash before the fight.
     
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  12. lepinthehood

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    You stopped watching after round 2?
     
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  13. FrankinDallas

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    No I watched the whole thing.
     
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  14. lepinthehood

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    Id say Smith was taking over after the 2nd or 3rd round. But yeh Zepeda alright early on.
     
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  15. Serge

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    It doesn't, squire. Makes him look like a wannabe chav.

    For sure. You'd never see Big Frank rocking a hoodie and sweatpants
     
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