I think GGG should target Callum Smith next

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  1. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I think that this would be a smart move for GGG. It doesn't seem like Canelo wants a third fight and Smith looked very beatable against Ryder most thought Ryder won. I think GGG at his age is starting to struggle more to make 160 and I believe that was one of the reasons he struggled in his last fight with SD.

    GGG and Smith are both with Hearn and Matchroom, Smith has been demanding Hearn to get him a big stadium fight next and I think this is the perfect fight for both men at this stage in their careers.

    Thoughts?
     
  2. ellerbe

    ellerbe It’s a Tank world Full Member

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    Ryder is much more awkward and slick than GGG. I don't think this fight will be as easy as GGG as y'all think. GGG gets hit a lot and Smith would chin check him plenty.
     
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  3. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Even if that's the case what other big fights are on the table for GGG that are not against dangerous opponents? This fight would be a calculated risk and I personally would favour GGG
     
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  4. ellerbe

    ellerbe It’s a Tank world Full Member

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    Smith fight is only big in the UK. Would GGG go to the UK? This isn't Kell Brook aka a guaranteed win. This probably goes to the cards.
     
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  5. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    But what other big fights are there for GGG besides a third Canelo fight?
     
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  6. ellerbe

    ellerbe It’s a Tank world Full Member

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    Can't he make 500k-1m fighting Dominic Wades?
     
  7. Juan carlos

    Juan carlos Active Member Full Member

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    ggg for a late strike but ggg does not plan to move from his division
     
  8. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Smith doesnt deserve the Canelo fight.

    It also would be about as competitive as the Rocky Fielding farce.

    No one would be fooled into thinking that Smith would be good enough to make it competitive, so the fight wouldnt sell.
     
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  9. 22JM

    22JM Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Not even on CJ wet dreams will ggg ever move up and take a big risk...
     
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  10. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree with you, wouldn't surprise me at all to see it happen.
     
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  11. Pound4PoundGG

    Pound4PoundGG Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I cant believe after the Ryder fight that people would give smith a chance against GGG even at his advanced age. GGG is no come forward plodder he can box and move also and has great ameteur pedigree. Smith looked very uncomfortable against Ryder and I would bet my house that GGG would get him out before the end.
     
  12. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It would take the play away from canelo and make the championship road lead to him

    I mean unless canelo just fought benavides instead
     
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  13. CST80

    CST80 Liminal Space Autochthon Staff Member

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    I really hate to agree with this post, but I do. The reason I picked John Ryder for the upset was because he has the exact style needed to beat Callum Smith. Granted, I'd still pick Golovkin and Canelo to beat him, but it wouldn't be an easy match for either and they'd both take a lot more damage than John. Because.. styles yo. Not because Callum Smith is all that great.
     
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  14. HerolGee

    HerolGee VIP Member banned Full Member

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    Smith is too easy for 3G, he needs a HoF to test him at least. 3G would laugh if you suggested this guy to him.
     
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  15. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    man i been waiting on your predictions of ggg fighting elites to come true nothing has happened yet ..
     
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