Beterbiev Vs Smith

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  1. Wizbit1013

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

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    I don't often get them right but I saw this coming a mile off

    Plank got spanked
     
  2. Here's Johnny

    Here's Johnny Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That’s the thing, I’m not really a huge fan of him. Just really fancied him.
     
  3. On The Money

    On The Money Dangerous Journeyman Full Member

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    The good news for Smith is he can still have a turf fight with Yarde that will do business.
     
  4. alpo1

    alpo1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Beterbiev is a scary man.

    Him, Usyk, Inoue and Loma are some of the only elite throwbacks in boxing right now. All solid, humble warriors.
     
  5. Ding ding ding!

    Ding ding ding! Active Member Full Member

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    Same here mate I'm not a fan of Smith as a fighter either really I just thought Beterbiev might have become shot in the past year whereas he actually looked far better than he did a year ago.

    I'm a natural pessimist when it comes to sport and always see ways where my guy/team could lose rather than backing them to prove things against the odds.

    That said last week I said I didn't like Beterbiev's chances against Bivol at this age but now I'm beginning to lean towards him again if it happens this year.
     
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  6. Sonny1

    Sonny1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good post and agree, but I would put Crawford in there aswell.
     
  7. alpo1

    alpo1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yes I agree. The way he fights from both stances is beautiful.

    It's not looking like his career will be as memorable as those guys though.
     
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    I would like to see him box Canelo at 168lbs, but if he is going to have a fight at 160 first. I don’t like Ginger and I don’t think he looked good against bang average John Ryder.