NSB PICK EM 2024: ROUND 1. PICK EM #1 - #2 SATURDAY 13th JANUARY

[jas]

yes, just make another post - your last post or last time of editing will be your final pick - but obviously, if you make a second post as an edit, and then want to change that again, then make a third post. The more changes you makke the more love you'll get from Tatabanya - heheh

Yah

because im a mod, i i edit, it does not show i edited and the original post time remains as the post time even if i edit

So ill Make new post if i do edit. Ill try not to change my mind

[mlac]

Yah

because im a mod, i i edit, it does not show i edited and the original post time remains as the post time even if i edit

So ill Make new post if i do edit. Ill try not to change my mind

Haven't seen you post in ages bud. u think Smith has any chance this weekend? surely he's getting splattered?

[jas]

Haven't seen you post in ages bud. u think Smith has any chance this weekend? surely he's getting splattered?

most likely beterbiev within 9 or 10

he punches insanely hard, and smiths control of space isnt great, smith also does not have great counter punches on the back foot , and past the first 4 his sharpness and handspeed does seem to slow down, he tired noticeably vs canelo,

im not a huge fan of how beterbiev closes the distance, often with the leaping jab, he doesnt really bob and weave and use a lot of feints on his way in, but i liken him to inoue in the fact that he reads his opponents weight transitions really well, and he is an incredibly good fencer and counter puncher, very accurate too, and mechnically his punches are really good. great cordination. not sure what to make of the vada test.

[SteveM]

most likely beterbiev within 9 or 10

he punches insanely hard, and smiths control of space isnt great, smith also does not have great counter punches on the back foot , and past the first 4 his sharpness and handspeed does seem to slow down, he tired noticeably vs canelo,

im not a huge fan of how beterbiev closes the distance, often with the leaping jab, he doesnt really bob and weave and use a lot of feints on his way in, but i liken him to inoue in the fact that he reads his opponents weight transitions really well, and he is an incredibly good fencer and counter puncher, very accurate too, and mechnically his punches are really good. great cordination. not sure what to make of the vada test.

natuarally occurring and he trains like an animal - fasting over a week increases HGH up to 10,000 % - not sure if he does that back in december* - just saying. Testosterone goes up hugely too.
On the other hand how come the later tests were normal? A cynic says by that time he'd cycled off.
* Mark Ramsay says he has a unique form of physical preparation

[Chrismart]

Moloney, Decision, Clear
Beterbiev, KO, Mid

[SUBZER0ED]

Callum is supposed to be the best brother but he actually did worse against Canelo than Liam.
It's pretty amazing that Paul, Stephen, Liam and Callum, 4 brothers have all fought at a high level professionally - not sure if that has ever happened before. They are all elite at a national level but imo average at a world level.

Yes, they are definitely a family of fighters, but as you said, none of them are world-beaters. I was especially put off to see Callum with his size, height, reach, and skill, fail to land ONE significant punch on Alvarez. I mean, Canelo is a good fighter, but come on! I'll be amazed if Smith beats Beterbiev, or even gets him into trouble.

[Mr Giggles]

You guys need someone who is going to finish last. So…

Mr Giggles

Moloney decision, clear
Beterbiev KO, late

[ShoulderRoll]

ShoulderRoll:

Beterbiev, KO, LATE
Moloney, DEC, CLOSE

[YoungManRumble]

YMR:

Beterbiev, KO, Late
Moloney, DEC, Clear

[Tatabanya]

Yes, they are definitely a family of fighters, but as you said, none of them are world-beaters. I was especially put off to see Callum with his size, height, reach, and skill, fail to land ONE significant punch on Alvarez. I mean, Canelo is a good fighter, but come on! I'll be amazed if Smith beats Beterbiev, or even gets him into trouble.

An upset win for Smith here would compare to Tyson vs Douglas. He will do extremely well if he manages to resist beyond the sixth round.

Callum Smith has been overrated throughout his career. I mean, who the fùck has he beaten besides a shot George Groves? Do Rocky Fielding and Lenin Castillo count to define Smith this colossal fighter? What about Ryder and Holzken putting him in extreme difficulty?