Artur Asilbekovich Beterbiev vs. Joseph Smith, Jr.

Vidéo | Un combat de championnat « irrésistible » attend Clavel (rds.ca) it's at 5min 13 when he talk about it(in french) promoter G.Y.M for Artur Beterbiev.It is annonce but not approve by the sanctining body(WBA) who have permit russian champion to fight,meaning it could happen or not,depend on governement i think.Bob Arum annonce it tough.Almost done.

 

Beterbiev will go through Smith much easier than most are thinking and/or hoping. Honestly dont see him losing more than a round or two maybe early.

I hope Smith KO's him into Bolivia, however.

 

Smith is no slouch it's a almost 50/50 match,however AB will win with experience ,Smith got better since the Bivol match.

 

If Beterbiev doesn't stop Smith in 8 rounds or less, he must be losing a step.

 

That you Popeye?

 

This is a very bad match up for Smith. He gets hit and is happy to trade punches. Beterbiev would love that.

 

Smith should have lost to Vlasov and his game hasn't improved that much tbh.

On June 18th we will see the difference in levels.

 

AB can receive a hard hit and get down by it by Smith im sure but he might get up like in the Johnson match,it will be up to smith to capitalise on it if he dare to.

 

I'm a big fan of both fighters. Beterbiev is my 2nd favorite active fighter behind Kovalev. And Smith Jr. cracks the top 7 or so. Should be absolutely brutal and amazing fight. I do worry for Smith's health. He's tough as nails. I could definitely see Beterbiev ruining his career and even giving him lifelong injuries. Not even kidding. Given Smith's toughness and spirit to go on and reach deep into the reserves of intestinal fortitude he might have to be rescued from himself. Wouldn't surprise me if Beterbiev destroys his body and/or face and Smith has to spend some time dealing with serious bodily trauma.

 

Beterbiev may be slowing down and Smith might be limited but can crack and has a great chin. Joe is a live dog

 

Tipping the upset.

 

Smith is a slouch, did you not see his last fight?