Dominant Beterbiev points decision. I think will be similiar to Canelo V Charlo as when Smith realises early on that hes basically out of his depth against Beterbiev, he will run away, save damage and take his cheque. I hope Beterbiev hasnt declined much as he is is almost 40, and Smith should be in his prime.
Beterbiev via stoppage sometime between 6-10 but if Father Time teams up with Smith I won't be surprised to see Beterbiev hurt or take a tumble to the canvas, especially considering he's a year older since we last saw him and he was involved in a war against an opponent he would've KO'd in 3 or 4 rounds in his prime. I'm on Father Time alert everytime Beterbiev fights from now on, especially when he's facing much younger prime world class fighters with skills who can really crack.
Beterbiev will dominate and stop Smith between 7-9. Much like against Canelo, don’t think Smith puts a dent in him…Beterbiev is far too strong.
I don't even give Smith a puncher's chance. He will fold as soon as Beterbiev starts to land, and I expect that to happen in round 4-5. I can see a corner stoppage or a ref stoppage. It drives me nuts to see people claiming Smith has a chance, even worse to hear them say he will KO him, his performance against Canelo was pityful. Unless Beterbiev aged like crazy in the last year.