Gilberto Ramirez vs Joe Smith Jr in the works for October 7th

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  1. Chuck Norris

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  2. Scotty Cork

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    Smith Jr by brutal ko
     
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  3. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Oh goody! A horrific KO victory is just what the doctor ordered to get Joe's confidence back up!:applaudit:
     
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  4. NullaLexInk

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    I thought Zurdo was gonna fight someone at Cruiser next. What, did the idea of fighting someone closer to his actual weight prove too daunting?
     
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  5. Scotty Cork

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    Kovalev said Zurdo turned down two offers to fight him at cruiser and he turned Cieslak as well.
     
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  6. KO KIDD

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    I thought Joe was done? Great crossroads fight
     
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  7. venbox

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    At what weight? I don´t think Zurdo is ever making 175 again, so probably a cruiserweight fight or some crazy catchweight.
     
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  8. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Ordinarily I'd take Smith here,,,but I wonder about his desire at this point. Right now at 175 there's no conceivable path to a title with Bivol and Beterbiev in the division. I like Joe and hope he prospers but I'd hate to see him be cannon fodder.
     
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  9. Lesion of Doom

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    I think he's at the phase where he'll take a good payday without really thinking about advancing his career. I agree that he's going to get chewed up and spit out if he keeps at it, but he might have one or two more good performances left.
     
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  10. drenlou

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    Smith has a punchers chance, but I see him getting outboxed and losing a lopsided decision.
    Zurdo UD
     
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  11. Caliboxing

    Caliboxing Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good fight, mediocre boxer vs a great puncher. I think Joe wins this.
     
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  12. thehook13

    thehook13 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'm liking Zurdo. Kind of a cross roads fight but Joe Smith more to lose.
     
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  13. mono

    mono Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Really good fight. Might have to go with Joe on this one.
     
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