Would probably be a fun fight to watch but if Cotto isn't totally washed up he should stop Smith.
Would say a lot though about the current state of boxing if Smith gets two back to back marquee fights when none of the legit top contenders at 154 were even seriously discussed as possibilities for either of those.
I voted Cotto by KO. Cotto gave Canelo a hard fight. Smith lost every round and was slaughtered. Why do these guys who get KOed by a superstar all think that earns them the biggest possible money fights in the next fight after they got KOed? Brook got KOed in 5 by GGG so he thinks he should fight Canelo or Cotto next without redeeming himself with a win. Smith gets crushed by Canelo so of course he thinks he is first in line for the big money fight with Cotto.
Lets rate them (@154)
Power - Smith 7/10 - Cotto 9/10
Speed - Smith 8/10 - Cotto 9/10
Chin - Smith 8/10 - Cotto 8.5/10
Skill - Smith 6.5/10 - Cotto 9.5/10
Smith is more like 5/10 for power and maybe a 6/10 for speed
This is a huge mismatch, the fight will be pretty much the same as cotto vs geale but at least smith has heart and won't quit
Smith loses to all the top contenders and other champions @ 154, seems like a nice guy thought
I'm pretty sure Cotto could land that left hook to the body hard and with frequency. Liam is a solid puncher but too slow to break Cotto down. Cotto will land hooks upstairs and end the fight breaking Smith down to the body. Inside 8 rounds, possibly by 5. He just saw Canelo get this guy out of there and would try to do the same thing. He has the tools to do so.
Wait so its on?
Cotto outbox him and ko with left hook,i dont see Liam avoiding Cottos Jab,Cotto is very mobile and Smith wasnt landing anything on Canelo \,its easy belt for Cotto.
I think Cotto as well.
I think Liam is a decent fighter though I like him.
Ya I agree, easy belt for Cotto, easy payday for Smith
Lets rate them (@154)
Power - Smith 7/10 - Cotto 9/10
Speed - Smith 8/10 - Cotto 9/10
Chin - Smith 8/10 - Cotto 8.5/10
Skill - Smith 6.5/10 - Cotto 9.5/10
Wait so its on?
Cotto outbox him and ko with left hook,i dont see Liam avoiding Cottos Jab,Cotto is very mobile and Smith wasnt landing anything on Canelo \,its easy belt for Cotto.