I'm going to call it now: Eubank Vs Smith will be an early fight of the year candidate

Sure to God hope it is, boxing needs it atm sport is on its knees with no big fights lined up to get it in the spotlight

 

I wish the casuals were more into Liam Smith, because it could potentially be a pretty hyped fight here. But neither fighter is really big news. Should be a good watch, but I doubt anyone who isn't British will care a jot.

 

Im not British and I care. Beefy is tough as nails, but hes undersized against Eubanks. He will hold his own but by mid rounds CEJ will have broke him down and by the 8th or 9th round i see Smith getting beaten up and stopped.

 

Smithys lack of power to deter Eubanks will be his downfall I think. Maybe stoppage loss for him while up on the cards.

Shalom is a greedy pig putting the fight on PPV

 

I think it could be a dull affair until Eubank takes him out, similar to the Canelo fight. Hope I am wrong.

 

Really looking forward to this. Both have lots of fighting spirit and don't back down. Alot of pride on the line. Will be a great fight.

 

I hope so. I want to see the young warhorse have to use the warriors code for victory.

 

Smith will give it his all but I doubt he can hurt Eubank. Eubank might be forced to fight more than he had to with Liam William's after all the knock downs Eubank slacked off in that fight.

 

I would love to see Smith win it, but how can he do anything.
He doesn't have the speed or skill advantage that Saunders had over Eubank
He doesn't have the size, skill, power advantage that Groves had.

Eubank advantages: Size, power, maybe speed, most likely chin, judges
Smith advantages: Slight skill advantage, slightly smarter
Determination about equal.

On paper it looks like Smith needs a miracle and could actually end up taking a lot of brain damage. Stupid money fight against someone who is nearly 2 weightclasses above. And probably didn't get a great deal either, being the B-side.

 

I have a bit of an irrational dislike for the Smith brothers. Something about their faces.

I used to dislike Eubank but he won me over a bit with his antics against Benn, so I'll be rooting for him. Looking forward to it since there's arse all else to look forward to.

 

I cant see how Smith wins.

Neither are master boxers. Neither is slick. CJJ is taller, rangier and has faster hands, I cant see Liam playing safe and out boxing Chris at range.

Liam has the more nuanced skill set at mid range, but hes still hitable and CJJ is bigger, stronger and his handspeed advantage means he can get more leverage at this range. I can't see Smith out muscling or out punching CJJ.

Lastly, Smith has good stamina, but he applies a steady and educated, rather than relentless pressure and CJJ has always been capable of a great work rate. I can't see Smith out working CJJ or wearing him down.

 

Don't care for either of them

 

Smith has been dedicated & improving along the way who takes his Career very seriously & i'm expecting him to give it his all but Eubank is at a higher level & doesn't get the recognition he deserves even to this day, people just bag on because of him being Sr son,

Even in the Saunders fight Chris did well but all i heard was he got majorly schooled which wasn't he case.