Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by destruction, Feb 19, 2025.


Outcome

Poll closed Feb 21, 2025.
  1. Buatsi KO

    10.8%
  2. Buatsi UD

    45.9%
  3. Smith KO

    32.4%
  4. Smith UD

    8.1%
  5. Draw

    2.7%
  1. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What will be the outcome of this fight?

    Opinion is divided on this.
     
  2. ash234

    ash234 Ash Full Member

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    Edging towards Buatsi on points. Think he may be a tad too fresh for Smith. I know Buatsi hasn't been the most active but Smith has fought 5 times in 5 years and had a couple of beatings plus some injuries.
     
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  3. Oreet Cha!

    Oreet Cha! I know what I like and I like what I know. Full Member

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    Buatsi via Points.

    Most logical and sensible outcome if you're having a flutter.
     
  4. Simon Says

    Simon Says Member Full Member

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    Neither have a big win and both well into thirties

    I have a feeling Buatsi is definitely better though. Smith is rubbish in my opinion.
     
  5. LeavemealoneKoooogs

    LeavemealoneKoooogs LeTs rUn iT bAcK Full Member

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    No outcome would surprise me with this one. Hopefully Buatsi wins
     
  6. destruction

    destruction Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I am leaning towards Smith via KO.

    Buatsi has always been too easy to hit even fighting at a low level, and Smith can bang if he can get his jab going early doors.
     
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  7. nurological

    nurological Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A fight between 2 overhyped guys who love a tune up! Winner get the other guy who loves tune up's!

    If Smith lands i think he takes Buatsi out.
     
  8. HenchV.I.P

    HenchV.I.P Member banned Full Member

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    No one loves a tune up more than Yarde:biggrin:

    And I agree, Smith on good form I think wins this, can see him landing a big catch counter
     
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  9. chaunceygardina

    chaunceygardina Member Full Member

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    Is there a lack of potential (Josh), or decline (Callum) from these two. Is Josh tough enough and has Callum still 'got it'. Really interested to see the outcome here. Whatever outcome it's still hard to use this as a yardstick to where both fighters move on to, especially Josh.
     
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  10. iamthegreatest

    iamthegreatest Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I'm thinking Buatsi but obviously could go either way. Just thinking he's a bit fresher and sharper. Smith has all the experience and should be favourite on paper but I think Buatsi will rise to the occasion and get the win.
     
  11. Inglis_1

    Inglis_1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If Smith had anything left then he wins comfortably imo. I feel like he'll even force a stoppage one way or another.

    I'm not convinced about Buatsi at world level.
     
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  12. Cookiedough

    Cookiedough Active Member Full Member

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    Callum for me. Good domestic match up, again. I just think Callum’s seasoned at a higher level and it will show. Callum has said it’s a fight that motivates him so I expect the best version of Smith to turn up.
     
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  13. Simon Says

    Simon Says Member Full Member

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    who's Smith beat at world level? Every time he's stepped up he's lost and he was fortunate to face Groves at the end who was a shell. He even lost to John Ryder and got an absolute gift. Smith is being overrated to **** on here
     
  14. nurological

    nurological Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree, I think Smith is massivly overrated he was a euro level fighter. I'm not high in Buatsi, anybody who constantly avoids fights and takes the easy route is hiding something. Let's see if it's glass
     
  15. im sparticus

    im sparticus There Ye Go. Full Member

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    Buatsi pts.
    Prime Csllum would beat prime Josh though imo
     
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