Gilberto Ramirez vs Joe Smith Jr is set for October 7th

Great fight. Im going with Smith by ko but thats just wishful thinking

 

Good fight. Let’s see how they bounce back after their losses. Zurdo was an easier fight than Smith for Bivol.

 

A fight where I really don't care who wins/loses. I don't think highly of either but I think less of Zurdo than Smith. I think Smith breaks the frail body of Ramirez.

 

I like Ramirez in this fight. I regard him as a more complete fighter and I think he can soak up Smith's power at 200. Smith really isn't built like a CW, imo.

 

So what's the catchweight?

Last I heard, they were pushing for 190 lbs.

 

Will Zurdo try and make weight this time?

 

Now this is a fun fight

 

Are you serious? Did you see smith against Beterbiev? He looked a division bigger and we all know Beterbiev fought as a cruiser in the amateurs.

 

Smith has a punchers chance, but I think Zurdo will outbox him to a UD.

 

Solid fight.

 

He's pretty broad in the shoulders.

 

Smith is only 6-0, which is shorter for CW, whereas Ramirez is 6-2 and 1/2. Smith also has a rangy build. He does have long arms and broad shoulders but is not particularly thick.

Mind you, Smith's whole game is power. And this a "normal" jump up one division, given that it's an extra 25 pounds. This might be a good era for a LHW to do something at 200 because the division is so weak (like Badou Jack has), but I'm not optimistic about Smith.

Should be a good fight and I'll watch, tho!