Jai Tapuloa Opetaia vs. Chris Billam-Smith

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, Jun 11, 2024.


"The King" or "The Gentleman"?

Poll closed Sep 21, 2024.

  1. Opetaia on points

    8 vote(s)
    15.7%

  2. Opetaia by stoppage

    40 vote(s)
    78.4%

  3. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Billam-Smith on points

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Billam-Smith by stoppage

    3 vote(s)
    5.9%
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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    This unification is rumored to be slated for the supercard at Wembley in September pending CBS defending his WBO cruiserweight title successfully in his upcoming rematch with Riakporhe on Saturday. It would be Billam-Smith's third defense of that belt, and Opetaia's third of the IBF.

    The presumptive defending champ would have a one inch height advantage over the unbeaten Samoan-Aussie southpaw, who is five years the Brits' junior. They have a combined 32 stoppages in 45 pro bouts.
     
    IntentionalButt, Jun 11, 2024
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  2. Unique Way

    Unique Way Active Member Full Member

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    Easy win for Opetaia. Mid-round stoppage after in dominant performance. People will see how good Briedis is in comparison, even this, 39 y.o. version
     
    Unique Way, Jun 11, 2024
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  3. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    It’s gonna be a repeat of the Thompson fight. Smith is just a brawler with ok power, Jai tears him apart.
     
    Toney F*** U, Jun 11, 2024
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  4. like a boss

    like a boss have gloves will travel Full Member

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    Comfortable win for Opetaia. Only question being whether it goes the distance.
     
    like a boss, Jun 11, 2024
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  5. The Cryptkeeper

    The Cryptkeeper Boxing Addict Full Member

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    CBS leaves in an ambulance.
     
    The Cryptkeeper, Jun 11, 2024
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  6. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I don't see how CBS has a chance, Jai Opetaia is crushing him in the late rounds...
     
    CroBox29, Jun 11, 2024
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  7. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    Yezzir!
     
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  8. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    Well, first things first, do we think CBS is even sure to beat Riakporhe this weekend? If not, we probably won't be getting Opetaia vs. Riakporhe, as the latter has ducked Opetaia before (withdrew from a purse bid last August, for which Smith has roasted him in the lead-up for their rematch).
     
    IntentionalButt, Jun 12, 2024
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  9. UnleashtheFURY

    UnleashtheFURY D'oh!

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    The man might well have syphilis now, so CBS could have the beating of him this time around.
     
    UnleashtheFURY, Jun 12, 2024
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  10. DoctorJones

    DoctorJones Member Full Member

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    Syphilis ? Seriously?
     
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  11. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA Full Member

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    For some reason when I was little I always got syphilis and diphtheria mixed up (both old-timey bacterial diseases that are mostly non-present in the developed world now, and do have a bit of symptom overlap) and misremembered this Simpsons episode as referencing the latter, so my brain always goes straight to it upon hearing the word:

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    IntentionalButt, Jun 12, 2024
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  12. ellerbe

    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Jai, guys like CBS and Riakporhe are horroawful.
     
    ellerbe, Jun 12, 2024
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  13. anjawnaymiz

    anjawnaymiz Can we get Ivan Dychko some momentum Full Member

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    Riakporhe will beat smith again this weekend and probably defends against the chamberlain/Massey winner
     
    anjawnaymiz, Jun 12, 2024
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  14. Dorrian_Grey

    Dorrian_Grey It came to me in a dream Full Member

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    I like CBS a fair bit, he comes across as a really nice guy and he's shown a lot of heart... but he's also quite crude and was pretty lucky Masternak got injured last time out because that fight wasn't looking good for him. Hope he gives a good account of himself but he'll certainly be stopped.
     
    Dorrian_Grey, Jun 12, 2024
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  15. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    One way traffic. Opetaia within 6.
     
    ipswich express, Jun 12, 2024
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