Comments Thread For: Hearn Believes Beterbiev Has '*****s in the Armor,' Says Callum Smith Knocks Him Out with Left Hook

[Ganondorf]

I guess one cannot use the word “*****s” in any context.

[Rebelrbg]

Smith has never beaten anyone of note, and he let Cinnabon take his manhood. Unless he changes into a completely different fighter, he doesn't stand a chance. Beterbiev is a better boxer and puncher, and he specializes in taking other's will to exchange.

[Kannabis Kid]

I mean what's Eddie supposed to say? Beterbiev is going to destroy the fighter I promote? I get it I mean he has a small chance due to Beterbiev aging but I think Callum is too fragile and his body will give out before 10.

He is tall but doesn't fight tall if Holzken, Ryder and Canelo can tag him up with combos I think Artur is going to light him up especially with body shots and that uppercut that's he's extremely open for. He also isn't that active ever since Canelo gave him that beating he's fought 3 times in 3 years.

[landotter]

Warning: Slight temper tantrum coming. Post contains sarcasm and disgust.

So if I do my math correct.... this fight will likely land in the summer. It will land in the summer because Bivol is waiting on the Alvarez - Ryder exhibition to get over so he can fulfil the rematch against Canelo. So Smith and Beterbiev will tussle, and Bivol and Alvarez will land somewhere in the fall, and ANY hope for Beterbiev-Bivol will be in the early part of next year at earliest as Beterbiev- who will not want to sit and wait- will fight someone else late in 2023. So the unification which should have happened maybe 2 years ago will likely not happen at all for another year.

Sure. At this point, why not? Sign Beterbiev-Smith. It will be another fun KO. I am sure another "my fighter can exploit Beterbiev's weaknesses" fighter can be lined up at the end of the year. A quick look at the top of the LHW rankings has got retreads that will at least look familiar like Jean Pascal. Both Joshua Buatsi and Daniel Azeez can be packaged as undefeated British young lions. If needed, I am sure Beterbiev can be lined up to have a war against the IBF's top contender, the power driven and technically sound "Not Rated". (Seriously... how do you NOT have a #1 or #2 contender, but a #3 rated fighter?)

At this point, Beterbiev and Bivol will meet up in Canastota New York some day. I mean, they both can retire undefeated so long as they keep in their lanes.

*opens beer... begins pouting*

[MastaBlasta]

Smith v Beterbiev is a great fight.

Other than Bivol/Canelo, this is the best fight left imo.

It's unlikely Smith wins, but there's very few better fights out there. He hits hard, he punches clean, great technique. Beterbiev does get hit. I wouldn't bet on Smith, but you never know.

Pascal even at his advanced age would demolish Smith.

[SN!PER]

CHlNKS

[M312]

Pascal even at his advanced age would demolish Smith.

Lol, if you say so

[Mammoth]

Chaynks

[Theshotyoudontsee]

Warning: Slight temper tantrum coming. Post contains sarcasm and disgust.

So if I do my math correct.... this fight will likely land in the summer. It will land in the summer because Bivol is waiting on the Alvarez - Ryder exhibition to get over so he can fulfil the rematch against Canelo. So Smith and Beterbiev will tussle, and Bivol and Alvarez will land somewhere in the fall, and ANY hope for Beterbiev-Bivol will be in the early part of next year at earliest as Beterbiev- who will not want to sit and wait- will fight someone else late in 2023. So the unification which should have happened maybe 2 years ago will likely not happen at all for another year.

Sure. At this point, why not? Sign Beterbiev-Smith. It will be another fun KO. I am sure another "my fighter can exploit Beterbiev's weaknesses" fighter can be lined up at the end of the year. A quick look at the top of the LHW rankings has got retreads that will at least look familiar like Jean Pascal. Both Joshua Buatsi and Daniel Azeez can be packaged as undefeated British young lions. If needed, I am sure Beterbiev can be lined up to have a war against the IBF's top contender, the power driven and technically sound "Not Rated". (Seriously... how do you NOT have a #1 or #2 contender, but a #3 rated fighter?)

At this point, Beterbiev and Bivol will meet up in Canastota New York some day. I mean, they both can retire undefeated so long as they keep in their lanes.

*opens beer... begins pouting*

Hearn doesn't want Bivol near Biev right now. I like Bivol, skilled guy. But the Canelo fight has people way, way overhyped on Bivol. He hasn't got power to keep Biev off of him. That fight is Gvozdyk part 2. Biev hits too hard and has too good of a chin.

Canelo is overhyped and Bivol will kick his ass again if they fight. Canelo beats guys fighting in spurts, but he doesn't hit hard enough or box well enough to disrupt Bivol's methodical style.

Bivol would win the first four rounds against Biev. Then the power will cause him to wither and he will get stopped in the middle to late rounds.

[Yaconcha]

Haha, can you imagine Liam up against Artur? That would be a massacre, and I like Liam!

I know these smith boys are tough scousers but he would do the lot in the ring not just on the same night but as a tag team.