Comments Thread For: DeGuardia: I'm Not Gonna Sit Around & Wait For Beterbiev; I Want Joe Smith Back In The Ring

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Both world champs, the purse should be 50/50

[Patsfan bri]

If im not mistaken , the Bobfather also mentions something of the sort about Joe out pricing himself
Yvon Michel also mentioned the same thing last week , that Smith wanted to much money to get the fight confirmed
I really doubt Beterbiev is saying no to the easier fights of the two ( Bivol )

I would like to know their idea of pricing himself out of a fight. Are we talking 2 million or 10 million. Joe might be the easier of the two fights on paper but he is also the more dangerous.

[tokon]

To be fair, if he wants to be active, Smith has plenty of time to get another fight in before Beterbiev will be ready to go. That cut is going to keep him out until late summer at least.

[MulaKO]

I would like to know their idea of pricing himself out of a fight. Are we talking 2 million or 10 million. Joe might be the easier of the two fights on paper but he is also the more dangerous.

I heard it was over a few millions
Beterbiev still saying he wants to unify
We’ll see how it plays out although I would rather see Bivol
Maybe then people will realize how good of a boxer Artur is

[ShoulderRoll]

If im not mistaken , the Bobfather also mentions something of the sort about Joe out pricing himself
Yvon Michel also mentioned the same thing last week , that Smith wanted to much money to get the fight confirmed
I really doubt Beterbiev is saying no to the easier fights of the two ( Bivol )

So Joe Smith is outpricing himself. And Bivol is too boring according to Arum.

Yeah, ok.

In the end the Boogeyman Beterbiev doesn't seem to want to fight anyone.

[Patsfan bri]

I heard it was over a few millions
Beterbiev still saying he wants to unify
We’ll see how it plays out although I would rather see Bivol
Maybe then people will realize how good of a boxer Artur is

Well we should know something over the next few weeks. No matter who beterbiev fights it will be interesting. I just think joe and beterbiev will be more of a fan friendly fight.

[MulaKO]

Well we should know something over the next few weeks. No matter who beterbiev fights it will be interesting. I just think joe and beterbiev will be more of a fan friendly fight.

I see your point and your probably right

[LAchargers373]

Joe smith hasn’t looked good since he beat Alvarez. It’s a good fight and joe has a shot at winning but I think beterbiev wins a decision or late stoppage

[landotter]

That cut gonna take a while to heal properly. Badou Jack was out for almost a year after one of Browne's accidental headbutts.
I'd like to see Smith reschedule with Johnson in the meantime. I think that would be an entertaining fight for the fans.

Yeah, Beterbiev does not seem to be able to fight more than once a year no matter how hard he tries. This cut was truly bad, and it is in an area that will easily cause more problems for a boxer if not properly healed. Late Summer (August) seems realistic for him.

Smith should stay active. He is becoming a bit of a draw. He is an easy sell and ESPN likes him. Strike while it is hot. If he stays active and keeps winning, he may end up becoming the "A" side of any fight with Bivol or Beterbiev.

[Superbee]

I just read recently that big bad Joe just out priced himself for this fight to happen

My thinking is Joe knows this won’t go his way

Anyone with a brain will price himself up when his life will be altered forever after meeting with Artur ... legit ...