Anthony Yarde vs Callum Smith

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by TheWizard, Jan 13, 2024.


Who wins?

Poll closed Jan 12, 2025.
  1. Yarde by (T)KO

    16 vote(s)
    39.0%
  2. Smith by (T)KO

    8 vote(s)
    19.5%
  3. Yarde by decision

    6 vote(s)
    14.6%
  4. Smith by decision

    11 vote(s)
    26.8%
  5. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. TheWizard

    TheWizard I Got Milk Baby Full Member

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    Beterbiev's last two opponents, UK clash, how would this one play out?
     
  2. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    Would be a good fight. Yarde did better, but Smith held his ground and took punishment well despite losing everyone round. Would like to see this one next tbh. Idk who wins. Close one. Lean towards Smiths beard but Yarde would definitely be the bully in the early going.
     
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  3. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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    I think Smith outboxes Yarde to a decision, possible late stoppage. Good fight.
     
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  4. MarkusFlorez99

    MarkusFlorez99 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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  5. NoChin

    NoChin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Overrated English hype jobs.


    What else is new.
     
  6. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yarde is a real talent. Take away his poor effort, first time around against Arthur and he's done very little wrong.
     
  7. Mike_Jones

    Mike_Jones New Member banned Full Member

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    The only ones who overrate them barring their promoters & inner circle are a few casuals.. if ppl choose to watch them then that's their prerogative.. its theatre, a spectacle, nothing more.. no one with half a brain is overrating them.. that's just u projecting & being a bigoted *******.. yes boxing is complete **** in the UK right now.. but that's the west all over.. gone soft.. it's a dying sport too. MMA will wipe it out eventually.. why would most western kids wanna enter this sport these days? It's a dated, limited martial art form in a framework of huge corruption.. British youth are inclined more & more to MMA these days.. I know, I have kids and nephews myself.. take the chip of your shoulder sunshine ;)
     
  8. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Hype Jobs will be hype jobs until proven so. Full Member

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    Would love to see this one.

    I've just got Smith points as I think he could use Lyndon Arthur's strategy to beat Yarde to his strengths, considering Smith is a level or two above Arthur. However, if Yarde makes it a street-slug fest then it will be really close. Its a very good fight.

    I think Beterbiev wasn't at his best against Yarde, unlike against Smith.
     
  9. james5000

    james5000 2010's poster of the decade Full Member

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    Yarde destroys Smith, Smith doesn't like that power and hand speed combo.
    Can see Smith just turtling up and getting whooped for the decision or KO if he risks it
     
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  10. fencik45

    fencik45 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Or right, just very little.
     
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  11. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    WTF are you talking about, his two fights for the title were great efforts.
     
  12. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    They should make this fight it will be awesome.
     
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  13. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Callum by late rounds tko.
     
  14. MetalLicker

    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    I think Yarde is a slightly better fighter, so I'll take him by decision.
     
  15. Aydamn

    Aydamn Dillian Da Dissappointment Full Member

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    Ends same way as Canelo vs Smith.