Dmitry Yuriyevich Bivol vs. Joe Smith, Jr.

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, Feb 26, 2019.

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The Beast ...or The Beast? (from the West, or East)

Poll closed Mar 9, 2019.

  1. Bivol on points

    19 vote(s)
    43.2%

  2. Bivol by stoppage

    19 vote(s)
    43.2%

  3. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Smith on points

    1 vote(s)
    2.3%

  5. Smith by stoppage

    5 vote(s)
    11.4%
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  1. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    That's quite a big completely unproven assumption you just made. Neither of us have the foggiest idea how that match would turn out, one thing I can almost guarantee Smith would obliterate Murat and Shumenov.

    So what are you saying? If Bivol beats Smith Jr. he deserves no credit for it because he's a bum? Will Smith meets him? Does that mean Dmitry is a bum?
     
    CST80, Feb 26, 2019
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  2. mirkofilipovic

    mirkofilipovic ESB Management Full Member

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    CST Im playing devils advocate here, dont take it too seriously. You know how I feel about guys like Joe Smith or Fonfara ;)
     
    mirkofilipovic, Feb 26, 2019
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  3. JMotrain

    JMotrain Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think Bivol will win a decision.

    I like Smith Jr (really any blue-collar fighter) but he really is a limited slugger. I think the gap between the two (levels) is too wide for Mr. Smith. I wish him the best and I won't be upset if he proves me wrong but I don't think he is winning this fight.
     
    JMotrain, Feb 26, 2019
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  4. velagod

    velagod Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This will look similar to Golovkin lemuix except maybe minus the stoppage.

    Bivol going to get surgical on joe.
     
    velagod, Feb 26, 2019
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  5. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Smith is a very live dog here. It would not surprise me if he wins. Bivol has looked like chit his last two outings.
     
    vast, Feb 27, 2019
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  6. Robney

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    I would be surprised if it were even very competitive, as Smith isn't much of a boxer, but there's always the chance he lands something big outta nowhere.
    So call it a punchers chance for Smith.

    Bivol by late stoppage, with Smith taking a beating up to that point.
     
    Robney, Feb 27, 2019
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  7. silencio

    silencio Well-Known Member Full Member

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    As much as I like Joe Smith, I can'y see him winning this one. Bivol will use his superior skills, speed and ring IQ to box Joe's ears off and wear him out. He'll then proceed to methodically dismantle him and finish him off in the late rounds.
     
    silencio, Feb 27, 2019
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  8. PaddyGarcia

    PaddyGarcia Trivial Annoyance Gold Medalist Full Member

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    I agree with this. Smith Jr has a puncher's chance, maybe a little more than that, but I'm expecting a reasonably dull clinic.
     
    PaddyGarcia, Feb 27, 2019
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  9. f1ght3rz

    f1ght3rz Ronaldoooo is crying in his caaaaaar Full Member

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    Smith's Top 3 wins are Fonfara, Hopkins (51 yo) and? I don't know. Smith is overrated in my opinion. He's an one-dimensional brawler with good power and decent chin. He won't be able to box with Bivol. He was outclassed by Barrera and without that KD it would be a shutout decision for Barrera. Now look what Bivol did to Barrera. He showed he's one class above him in EVERY department. Smith needs a lucky punch to win here, he's having a punchers chance though, but i would not count on that too.

    Bivol UD or late stoppage if Smith is going all in. Actually i am looking forward to this one. Smith Jr despite being one-dimensional is an entertaining guy and i want to see how Bivols handles the pressure and power.
     
    f1ght3rz, Feb 27, 2019
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  10. Leoh

    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I can't see how Smith can win a round against Bivol, unless there's a flash knockdown.
     
    Leoh, Feb 27, 2019
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  11. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    I will be rooting for Smith Jr but Bivol will out work him to a UD win.
     
    Pimp C, Feb 27, 2019
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  12. Pimp C

    Pimp C Too Much Motion Full Member

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    ;) I see you
     
    Pimp C, Feb 27, 2019
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  13. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Am I missing something or was this not announced on a rather short notice?

    Smith via spectacular KO in another Upset Of the Year, which in reality shouldn't be a big upset at all.
     
    Badbot, Feb 27, 2019
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  14. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    Bivol should win UD.
     
    lepinthehood, Feb 27, 2019
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  15. Birmingham

    Birmingham Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    You need to up your game Chump, or im a coming to chew your ass
     
    Birmingham, Feb 27, 2019
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