Callum Smith - One of the best ever body punchers to come out of the UK?

His best win was over a shot Groves and he was humiliated against Ryder.

He can’t appear anywhere or be interviewed without everyone jumping into the comments. Pointing out he lost to Ryder and why has he ducked the rematch.

 

If Callum is to win he'll have to make a dent within the first 6 rounds, otherwise Canelo should start taking over.

I've watched enough of him to see he starts to run out of ideas after about that point.

Did it against Groves (I know he won but Groves was starting to take control until he got hurt).

Same with Ryder, Rebrasse, Skoglund the kickboxer, even Luke Blackledge.

His power is the equaliser but he looked pretty spent last 2 rounds against Ryder, not absolutely done but pretty ragged and tired. If Canelo gets the chance to land hard bodyshots then I can see Smith struggling later on.

I think Smith is overated on the basis he's in a real weak division and I've seen enough to show me that the top LHWs would beat him. His power is what's made him look better then he actually is imo, his only real world class, career SMW win is Groves who retired after, that was over 2 years ago now.

At the same time I think Canelo who is a very good fighter is also overated.

I just expect Smith to try jab at range, hold or lean down on Canelo, something he didn't do against Ryder.

 

I always thought Smiths win over Skoglund was a good win and undderrated in a enjoyable fight. With the fight showing Skoglund to be clearly a talented fighter despite Smith obviously winning.

I think it's Smiths most impressive win after Groves; it's was better than edging Ryder in a close fight or making quick work battering Fielding.

 

Hardly murderers row mate. Let’s see him trade body shots with Canelo and see who comes off worse

 

I was always impressed by Enzo Macaranelli's body attack. He could certainly whack back in the day and seemed to get a real kick out of seeing his opponents wince from a well delivered liver shot.