Callum Smith vs. John Ryder & Craig Gover vs. Chris Billam-Smith RBR.

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  1. Odins beard

    Odins beard Fentanyl is one hell of a drug.... Full Member

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    Hearn is a ****ing snake.
     
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    Sandman_ Undisputed Full Member

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    I'm glad I scrolled thru the Foxsports channels b/c it didn't occur to me this one was on until just before it started. But I managed to catch it. Glad I saw it for myself b/c a fight like this you needed to in order to understand what unfolded.

    Not so long ago (okay, maybe a while ago) fights out of Britain were largely irrelevant. But nowdays, it's a must being able to watch them. Backing a winner on an early Sunday morning show is a spiritual experience for me (although I didn't today).

    I haven't ordered the Deontay v Ortiz PPV b/c I need to do some things this afternoon. I'll be following the result with interest though & might end up taking it if I get some things done between now & then. I've got a small wager on Ortiz (just b/c of the odds & what happened last time) but I'm not expecting to collect.

    Hope you enjoy it & pick the winner.
     
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  3. PIPO23

    PIPO23 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Umm. I commented about his skills. I am very impressed is well. He was blocking, parrying and slipping a lot Smiths shots.
    Very impressed. I feel bad for the guy he won that.
     
    PIPO23, Nov 23, 2019
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  4. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well...the official decision was comprehensive. :D

    Obviously would like to see Ryder vs Smith II, but I'd settle for Ryder vs any of the 168lb titleholders. He;s fully deserved that, at the very least, based on his performance.
     
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  5. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    They're just marketing Smith cos he's got loads of scousers behind him. He's actually really dull and clearly limited. Ryder is a much better fighter to watch with his movement and constant pressure - he just doesn't have a ready made fan based like Smith.

    Sucks to be a boxing fan right now.
     
    ipitythefool, Nov 23, 2019
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  6. J.BULLA

    J.BULLA Well-Known Member Full Member

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    im no Smith fanboy.....and this looked a robbery but why do so many people assume a bad performance against an underdog guarantees getting smashed up by the other top guys in the division ?

    Smith probably does better against taller rangier guys than Ryder.....and lets give Ryder props ... he has improved in recent fights

    that said....I was never that sold on Smith....good amateur
    ...good fundamentals.....huge at the weight

    but his best win was against a Groves who essentially had a fight against time to recover from a dislocated shoulder

    after this robbery would still like to see smith against a top guy to once and for all if he is for real..... he kinda deserves it after spending so long as a contender....and one dodgy decision win shouldnt define a career should it ?

    froch v direll ???
     
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    James Tennyson vs Craig Evans what time did fight start?
     
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  8. Odins beard

    Odins beard Fentanyl is one hell of a drug.... Full Member

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    Anyone want to revise their initial Smith v CEJ fight thoughts?
     
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  9. Serge

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    There are many of us who've recognized his talent and appreciated his skills. However, conversely, many have been guilty of underrating him too. His record is very deceptive with all those robberies on it.
     
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  10. PIPO23

    PIPO23 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    See..
     
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  11. Boon

    Boon Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    @CST80 @ellerbe @Pimp C

    I think we can all agree it would put a pretty smile on our faces to see Canelo KTFO Callum Smith in a vicious manner.
     
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  12. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    As much as it pains me to say that.:lol: Yes, definitely. The only thing that would please me more, is if Ryder managed to viciously KO Canelo and get his belt one by proxy.:D
     
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    alpo1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    smith was showing shades of pricey in there lol.

    no way he won that.
     
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  14. On The Money

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    Canelo will punch lumps out of Smith.
     
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    Just got in & haven't had time to watch.. but going by social media Ryder performed out of his skin & Smith really under performed.. but I'll reserve judgment.. Fair play to Ryder regardless though.. I'm surprised it seems to be controversial & close.. I'll score it tomorrow
     
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