Ishe Smith calls Canadian super prospect David Lemieux "overrated"

Lemieux's promoter tried to get Smith about a month ago. Ishe's turned down a number of fights in the past, for example with Golovkin last year. Nah... I know Lemieux was signed to fight Marco Antonio Rubio. He pulled out and they reached out to Ishe Smith. But, was only 2 or 3 weeks notice. And, he said he wanted more time....They didn't want to postpone the date so Smith turned it down said he couldn't take that fight in 2 or 3 week notice. Ok, I understand..

Ishe Smith hasn't looked impressive to me since the Powell loss, and I'm not sure Lemieux is the man he wants to go after right now. 2 losses in his last 3 fights is not a good look. He made Jacobs look like eh...Ishe is not a top fighter IMO... He is a spoiler IMO. He can pull up the upset every blue moon. But, he is the type that can make you look not so good. However, I think that fight would be a great step up for Smith. I think Lemieux needs to start earning some rounds under his belt all this. He has gone 10 rounds just once. But, Ishe would be a different test IMO and is durable it won't be an easy KO.

Lemieux's promoter tried to get Smith about a month ago. Ishe's turned down a number of fights in the past, for example with Golovkin last year. Golovkin has nothing to do with Lemieux. And, it was not a month ago Tunney. At the most 3 weeks ago. But, even a month which is 4 weeks probably wasn't enough time for Ishe to get ready. Lemieux had this date for longer than 4 weeks. Ishe didn't think he would have been in his best. Nothing wrong with that at all. That is not a cowardly act.

I thought this two had a signed contract to fight each other or am i dreaming. Nah... I know Lemieux was signed to fight Marco Antonio Rubio. He pulled out and they reached out to Ishe Smith. But, was only 2 or 3 weeks notice. And, he said he wanted more time....They didn't want to postpone the date so Smith turned it down said he couldn't take that fight in 2 or 3 week notice.

:lame: You follow my posts a lot, don't you? Get a real life, loser. Then perhaps I won't be so important to you. :thinking: If you say so Tunney...Sure...... :lol1:

I thought this two had a signed contract to fight each other or am i dreaming.

Purnell Gates put on one of the most cowardly performances I've ever seen. He was just there for the payday, but he was such a disgrace they should withhold his purse. I agree with that, I said that in a previous post. But, they should withhold his purse. It was disgraceful. This I agree with.

Purnell Gates was a shame for boxing tonight. He literary runned in the first round, and by running, i'm not exaggerating and the he took 2 knees.... Worst fight I've ever seen. Can't wait for better competition. It was by far the worst guy he faced in his career, the dude had no balls whatsoever. I rather getting KTFO on a highlight reel KO then running in the run, and taking 2 knees back to back I don't feel a fighter should get paid for that type of performance...

Did you see today's fight, JRO? Lemieux looked frustrated as hell with his opponents movement in the first round. I saw it and he did, the dude he fought didn't want to engage at all. I don't care who you're I think when a fighter gets in the ring with somebody who just wants to run and not engage at all it would frustrate you somewhat. For example Cotto and Pac to a lesser extent Hopkins-Hakkar. I think Hakkar was kind of frustrated in the ring a little big with Hakkar straight out running...And, I don't call that movement I call that running. To me movement is giving angles, turning your opponent, looking for opportunities, try to counterpunch, and I think every fighter kind of expects this. However, they don't expect somebody just straight out run...And, I think that is what frustrates fighters. Lemieux, Pac, Hopkins. Of course Hopkins is much more skilled than both so he performed better in that situation. But, he was frustrated he even shrugged his shoulders at the end of a round like saying WTF? I don't hold this fight too much against Lemieux, because a fighter going into run would frustrate him...But, running is different from movement. As I gave you my definition of movement. So I will wonder how Lemieux deals with movement... Running without even trying to win I think could be frustrating for any fighter.

Purnell Gates was a shame for boxing tonight. He literary runned in the first round, and by running, i'm not exaggerating and the he took 2 knees.... Worst fight I've ever seen. Can't wait for better competition. It was by far the worst guy he faced in his career, the dude had no balls whatsoever. I rather getting KTFO on a highlight reel KO then running in the run, and taking 2 knees back to back

:lame: Ishe Smith was offered last night's fight with Lemieux, but he was too cowardly to accept. Smith was given 2 weeks notice. You really blame him for declining? He said he'd fight Lemieux if given some time to prepare. I know you are a big fan of Lemieux, and so am I, but your post smells bad faith.

:lame: Ishe Smith was offered last night's fight with Lemieux, but he was too cowardly to accept. But, to be fair Tunney come on in his defense he wanted more than 3 weeks notice... Lemieux is just a prospect to me right now. I don't think he is a contender right now. He is a prospect and I don't think he is overrated either. I disagree with Ishe on that part. We will see how he develops, I think along with Golovkin and Korobov. Lemieux would be a player in the division in a couple years. Golovkin is a player in the division right now along with Pirog as far as I am concerned. But, he was right turning down that fight with just 3 weeks noticed...It was not a cowardly act... And, for the record I do think Lemieux beats "Shay", I don't think he will KO him though. I think it would go the distance. It would be very impressive if he can KO Smith...

thats what teddy atlas thought then he got owned on national television. teaches him to talk bad about CANADIAN fighters ;)