Callum Smith best 168ib fighter in world

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  1. moog

    moog Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Now Ward has gone up there are no 168ib fighters who would beat Callum Smith, boys special. Said for last 18 months he would beat Groves, think it would not go past 6, and he would beat DeGale to either late on or on points
     
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  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    ...because he blitzed Rocky Fielding? :lol:
     
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  3. Izaak97

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    Think he beats Arthur Abraham and probably Badou Jack but I couldn't see him beating Degale.

    I reckon Martin Murray would be a good test for him now.
     
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  4. JayMaestro

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    The lad hasn't been hit yet, him vs groves in the summer of would be real interesting .. Just depends which groves would turn up, I'm probably one of a few that still believe with the right trainer he'll come back to win a world title
     
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  5. Izaak97

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    Chudinov is definitely not on the same level as Degale or Dirrell. He would get his head boxed clean off by both.
     
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  6. Izaak97

    Izaak97 Active Member Full Member

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    I used to think Groves had the beating of Smith but I'm not too sure now.

    Groves under Adam Booth could definitely find a way to win but I just reckon Smith's power and pressure would be too much for him based on recent performances.
     
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  7. DoubleEdge

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    Groves wouldn't be able to take those shots that fielding took tonight.
     
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  8. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If he beats Badou Jack then he'd be in the top five but I doubt Hearn will be able to get him over here. What's happening with the WBA Super Title given Ward is moving up?
     
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  9. JayMaestro

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    Groves under booth would have the beating over any super mid bar ward! Absolutely ruined his career losing him
     
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  10. big_daddy

    big_daddy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He can complete fighting his fat older brothers battles and beat James degale
     
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  11. Hullboxinguk

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    Would love to see him in with feigenbutz
     
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  12. Hullboxinguk

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    Hes not doing thay bad considering hes mandatory for Abraham Murray winner
     
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  13. boxfanlut

    boxfanlut Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Smith is taller and longer
     
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  14. moog

    moog Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I am basing it on everything I have seen of Callum Smith, so technically gifted, great up close and at range, great boxing IQ and stamina. I think DeGale is very good in all those areas accept for stamina. Froch predicted the other year that Callum would end up ruling in front of DeGale and Groves and that will be proved right. In my opinion it doesnt matter if he fights Jack in the US or on Mars he still beats him.
     
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  15. moog

    moog Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Would like to add the way Rocky Fielding handled himself in defeat was class, showed himself in the ring and after back stage he is a gentleman.
     
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