Chris Billam-Smith v Richard Riakporhe.

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Oreet Cha!, Jun 14, 2024.


  1. iamthegreatest

    iamthegreatest Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think the fact that Whittaker landed cleanly so often last night and didn't manage to knock his fairly average opponent out is quite worrying. It suggests he may not carry that KO power. His last two opponents he has failed to KO. He's got 5 KOs in 8 wins.

    You compare him to someone like AJ, who knocked out his first 20 opponents and his first UD was against Joseph Parker. For Whittaker to be a big ticket seller and to create lots of hype on his journey, he really should be explosive and knocking out these average fighters, until he steps up in opposition.
     
  2. Oreet Cha!

    Oreet Cha! I know what I like and I like what I know. Full Member

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    My #1 though, Fitzy, is on the way back going off his training. :ARMS1:.

    And I still have Bivol. :)
     
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  3. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    Really have to take your hat off to Billiam-Smith

    In my opinion he’s by far and away the most improved fighter in the UK. He’s dragged every single ounce of ability out of himself by working his nuts off day in day out, McGuigans done a brilliant job with him
     
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  4. Here's Johnny

    Here's Johnny Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Didn’t know he was that price. I was meant to look because I wanted to bet on Smith but I forgot. Silly me.
     
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  5. Sonny1

    Sonny1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Bivol is very impressive, I loved it when he beat Canelo. Him v Beterbiev is going to be awesome.
     
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  6. namnitodf

    namnitodf New Member Full Member

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    Did fancy a bit on Massey too but I don't like to rate a boxer off his losses, think he opened about 15/8
     
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  7. Beale

    Beale Boxing Addict Full Member

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    In all honesty, a mild fart would have knocked over the first 18 opponents.