Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith jr.

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Dance84, Aug 22, 2020.


Who wins

  1. Beterbiev KO

    40 vote(s)
    83.3%

  2. Beterbiev Decision

    2 vote(s)
    4.2%

  3. Smith KO

    6 vote(s)
    12.5%

  4. Smith Decision

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    Who wins this fight.


    Two hardest hitters in the division
     
    Dance84, Aug 22, 2020
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  2. pepsiclassic

    pepsiclassic Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'd favour betervbiev here but I dont count smith out.
     
    pepsiclassic, Aug 22, 2020
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  3. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Never count out Smith. That power is real.
     
    vast, Aug 22, 2020
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  4. Liquorice

    Liquorice Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Though Smith has really come into his own lately you'd ave to go Beterbiev. Freak athlete. Rises to the occasion too and I think current Smith would bring out the best in him. World class versus elite this one imo..
     
    Liquorice, Aug 23, 2020
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  5. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Cause that's the referee's job :sisi1
    Still I agree with you, with Smith's power there's always a decent chance he can spark him out.
     
    Robney, Aug 23, 2020
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  6. CaravanDweller

    CaravanDweller Member banned Full Member

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    Smith vs Johnson is the real fireworks fight
     
    CaravanDweller, Aug 23, 2020
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  7. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh! Full Member

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    I agree. I don't want to see Beterbiev put a beating on Smith.. Smith vs. Johnson is an ultra competitive match and a good clash of styles. After Beterbiev smashes Bivol and moves up to CW these two will have a chance to make their name.
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Aug 23, 2020
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  8. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Highlight reel KO guaranteed in that fight
     
    FastSmith7, Aug 23, 2020
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  9. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thats the one I'd like to see,, Beterbiev would necessarily be the consensus favorite but Joe's strength , pressure, and punching power would make this a fantastic fight. I'm biased because I want Joe to win but he has a real shot, I'd say Beterbiev is a 60-40 favorite, maybe more.
     
    Reinhardt, Aug 23, 2020
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  10. Alo2006

    Alo2006 R.I.P Sean Taylor Full Member

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    Betervbiev wins, possible KO!
     
    Alo2006, Aug 23, 2020
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  11. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Smith keeps fighting like he does and he may crack the top ten hardest light-heavyweight punchers. Beterbeiv wins, though.
     
    George Crowcroft, Aug 23, 2020
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  12. Peter Paul

    Peter Paul New Member Full Member

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    Smith is a very exciting fighter but he won't be able to use his massive power shots against Beterbiev; he loads up way too much IMO. If he tries throwing those massive rotating shots he will get tagged and knocked out early.
     
    Peter Paul, Aug 23, 2020
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  13. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    Since Beterbiev is more than a puncher and can actually box, it's Beterbiev by a mile.
     
    OvidsExile, Aug 23, 2020
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  14. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    Beterbiev will unload on him, Smith wont be able to take it. Beterbiev will be on top of him throughout the encounter, Smith wont have any breathing room.
     
    mirkofilipovic, Aug 23, 2020
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  15. chatty

    chatty Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Smith is currently ranked 4 in the WBO, Alvarez is 3 so should jump him now. Above them are Salamov and Maslov and Id fancy Smith to beat both. Hopefully he can get a vacant shot at either of those and get a title win.

    Works out better long term as a fight with Beterbiev is bigger in a unification. Beterbiev still has a mandatory to see out as well so could time it nicley if they can get a shot next.
     
    chatty, Aug 23, 2020
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