Matchroom loses Callum Smith purse bid

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  1. CutThroatFade

    CutThroatFade Rangers FC Full Member

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    So he'll have to do a Degale and fight Anthony stateside.

    Shame because the atmosphere will be **** poor. I thought talk from Eddie of Anfield was just ridiculous but would have been nice to see this in the UK.
     
    CutThroatFade, Mar 5, 2017
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  2. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    1.4 mill is a pretty large bid, not surprised Hearn lost. They will probably be breaking even or operating at a loss to give Dirrell every chance. Still fancy Smith for the win but it got a bit more difficult.
     
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  3. thornpipe

    thornpipe Active Member Full Member

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    1.4 is pretty big but think of it like this, if he wins matchroom will make their money back ten fold when a unification happens against degale
     
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  4. On_The_Ropes

    On_The_Ropes Active Member Full Member

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    I thought this would be nailed onto be in the UK, still Smith should beat Dirrell convincingly even if he has to travel to the states as I don't rate Dirrell that highly.
     
    On_The_Ropes, Mar 6, 2017
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  5. bladesman

    bladesman Active Member Full Member

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    American fights are poor to watch. Atmosphere is lacking and timezone issues too.
     
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    zulander Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Dirrell is a bit of a nightmare fight for Callum.
    Elusive and can punch with a bit of spite. Be interesting to see if he can pin him down and land his big punches
     
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