Anthony David Benavidez vs. Callum John Smith

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, Jun 18, 2025.

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"El Bandera Roja" or "Mundo"?

Poll closed Oct 4, 2025.
  1. Benavidez on points

    14.3%
  2. Benavidez by stoppage

    85.7%
  3. Draw

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    0.0%
  4. Smith on points

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  5. Smith by stoppage

    0 vote(s)
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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    October. Battle of the light heavyweight interim world champions (Benavidez is the WBC interim champ with a single defense; Smith is the WBO interim champ as of his victory over Joshua Buatsi four months ago).
     
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  2. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Smith looked good against Buatsi but he always seems to lose the big ones.
    I think Benavidez by decision is the likely outcome he will be to active for Smith.
     
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  3. Mutant Risk

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    Benavidez by brutal KO. Smith’s defence isn’t good enough imo.
     
  4. TNSNO1878

    TNSNO1878 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Really good fight, should be a bit of a shootout but David is too strong and too fresh I think. Can see him stopping Smith late.
     
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  5. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is a great fight as a pre-fight for a big event, Benavidez is likely to win, but Callum-Smith is certainly not to be underestimated...
     
  6. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    True words spoken.
     
  7. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council banned Full Member

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    Benavidez is going to knock Smith out. He will beat him up in every facet of the game.
     
  8. OldSchoolBoxing

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    Benavidez by cruel beating.
     
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