Smoger was very honest in this interview saying chad didnt look healthy....

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by rayhogan, Sep 12, 2012.


  1. rayhogan

    rayhogan Dont worry Pac, you wont Full Member

    22,780
    350
    Aug 26, 2006
    "In my view, Chad Dawson’s next bout is crucial. He needs to successfully defend his light heavyweight title [which was not on the line vs. Ward] and I believe he can do it. If he gets a win, people will easily forget this fight at 168 and he will be right back where he was after the Hopkins fight. At the weigh-in, I thought Chad looked a bit gaunt. I don’t want to say he was drained, but he didn’t look quite as healthy as I’ve seen him in the past. It could be that the seven-pound difference from 175 to 168 made a big difference. However, I don’t want to take anything away from Andre Ward’s victory, because he is clearly one of the best fighters in the game. No question. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are at the tail-end of their careers, but we have a lot to look forward to with fighters like Andre Ward and Chad Dawson who are now making their mark. There are no warriors like the warriors of our sport and it was an honor for me to share the ring with them."


    ^^^That was an honest response from Smoger.
     
    rayhogan, Sep 12, 2012
    rayhogan, Sep 12, 2012
    #1
  2. Nonito Smoak

    Nonito Smoak Ioka>Lomo, sorry my dudes Full Member

    53,088
    6,685
    Sep 8, 2010
    Good stuff from Smoger.

    I don't think the average fan appreciated the significance of Ward vs. Dawson. Two of the best fighters in recent years, with Ward in good position to go down as a legend.
     
    Nonito Smoak, Sep 12, 2012
    Nonito Smoak, Sep 12, 2012
    #2
  3. persianprince

    persianprince Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,890
    120
    Mar 29, 2011
    I'm sure not a Dawson fan, but i kinda dissed Ward in the past, but i always respected the guy and gave him fair credit after he beat my man. This time it was allright the fight was in Oakland, because Dawson has no fan base. It was all Dawson's fault he said he could make 168 easy. /discussion
     
    persianprince, Sep 12, 2012
    persianprince, Sep 12, 2012
    #3
  4. Prince.

    Prince. 24/7 365 Full Member

    12,310
    0
    Jul 26, 2011
    Smoger always speaks sense. Good ref as well : )
     
    Prince., Sep 13, 2012
    Prince., Sep 13, 2012
    #4
  5. the commentator

    the commentator Boxing Addict Full Member

    3,470
    270
    Oct 26, 2011
    smoger is one sensible ref who does his job right. he also has one of the best haircuts in the game....:good
     
    the commentator, Sep 13, 2012
    the commentator, Sep 13, 2012
    #5
  6. SamO408

    SamO408 Active Member Full Member

    846
    0
    Nov 10, 2008
    Smoger is a throwback dude. I appreciate his honest response, and most of all his no nonsense reffing. Hes a credit to the sport
     
    SamO408, Sep 13, 2012
    SamO408, Sep 13, 2012
    #6
  7. knockout artist

    knockout artist Boxing Addict banned

    6,846
    9
    Sep 24, 2011

    What significance?
     
    knockout artist, Sep 13, 2012
    knockout artist, Sep 13, 2012
    #7
  8. vast

    vast Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    25,988
    19,883
    Nov 27, 2010
    sometimes it depends if you are on the giving or receiving end....
     
    vast, Sep 13, 2012
    vast, Sep 13, 2012
    #8
  9. janeschicken

    janeschicken hard work! deadicayshin! Full Member

    20,570
    19
    Nov 10, 2007
    I like Smoger, but he's too out of shape and goddamn near let Lebedev kill Jones.
     
    janeschicken, Sep 13, 2012
    janeschicken, Sep 13, 2012
    #9
  10. daveyboy1609

    daveyboy1609 Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,901
    634
    Apr 6, 2009
    Smoger and Kenny Bayless are the two best refs in the business IMO!
     
    daveyboy1609, Sep 13, 2012
    daveyboy1609, Sep 13, 2012
    #10
  11. janeschicken

    janeschicken hard work! deadicayshin! Full Member

    20,570
    19
    Nov 10, 2007
    The ref's job is to protect the fighter if he is defenseless. Jones was out on his feet, Lebedev looked at Smoger expecting him to stop the fight, Smoger was either too slow or lazy to jump in, and Lebedev clocked him again.
     
    janeschicken, Sep 13, 2012
    janeschicken, Sep 13, 2012
    #11
  12. speedy2056

    speedy2056 Member Full Member

    238
    0
    Sep 10, 2010
    Oh for crying out loud. Look, Ward would have won anyway. Chad was severely overrated as a fighter who was previously beaten by a one dimensional fighter. That says it all. I never saw what many supposedly saw.
     
    speedy2056, Sep 13, 2012
    speedy2056, Sep 13, 2012
    #12
  13. dbouziane

    dbouziane ............. Full Member

    11,049
    27
    Nov 4, 2007
    smoger makes it look easy. my favorite ref and one of the best in the biz. that's a very tidy no **** assessment. i expect this from him.
     
    dbouziane, Sep 13, 2012
    dbouziane, Sep 13, 2012
    #13