Liam Smith Vs Josh Kelly

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  1. Punchdrunk1

    Punchdrunk1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Who are people going for in this one?

    Even though Smith has fought at higher levels he looked shite against Eubank Jr and if he turns up like that again he will be there for the taking.

    Kelly is 6/1 to win by stoppage on skybet- very tempting
     
  2. Here's Johnny

    Here's Johnny Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He was injured and crashed the weight that night. Pushed into corner and threatened with legal action if he didn’t take that date apparently. Eubank knows all this and that’s why he won’t fight him again as he barely stopped him on his feet at the worst he’ll ever be.

    Having said that been quite inactive and the injury might have taken a bit from him. Add to the fact he’s getting on and it could all be a perfect storm for Kelly to finally come to the fore. Smith had been defying age though, people think he was a lot older than he is and have been writing him off due to age for over 5 years, a time he’s had some absolutely brilliant performances in. If Smith is not damaged too much or aged too much in the time off he stops him 8 onwards. If not He is hurtable and that 6/1 seems decent value although I’d more likely see a gruelling points win either way.
     
  3. destruction

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    If you are looking at this as a betting man there is value here in Kelly by a UD.

    Smith is a far better fighter than Kelly, but as a 36 year old who is inactive and getting injuries. You can see someone like Kelly as the younger man, getting the decision. Even if he does not deserve it, as there is more money left in Kelly than there is in Smith.

    The only concern would be that if Smith has had an amazing camp and has something left, that he will stop Kelly late rounds.

    You probably need to hedge this with Smith via KO and Kelly UD.
     
  4. nurological

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    If Smith has something left then I can't see anything other than a late stoppage for him.
     
  5. Punchdrunk1

    Punchdrunk1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I agree if Smith still has enough left he will be too strong for Kelly.
    But just got a feeling he might get turned over here.
     
  6. nurological

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    Where did you hear that about the legal action. Was it a boxxer show?
     
  7. ash234

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    Kelly points. Pretty confident in that pick.
     
  8. Here's Johnny

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    Joe McNally said it. That’s why he took the fight.
     
  9. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Smith shouldn't have sitting on his arse getting fat

    Might have turned up if he hadn't had to drop so much weigh in a short time
     
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  10. nurological

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    Ffs
     
  12. Beale

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    Turkey will be wanting blood
     
  13. Punchdrunk1

    Punchdrunk1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    FFS I was looking forward to this one.
    Think it just goes to show Smith is past it by pulling out
     
  14. Punchdrunk1

    Punchdrunk1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Is that 2 fights off this card now?
    Or was one off the canelo card?
     
  15. Dragon Punch

    Dragon Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hopefully Smith told the promoters at least a couple of days ago, to give them a chance at digging something up to keep Kelly on the card.
     
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