Comments Thread For: Buddy McGirt on his unforgettable 12th-round corner talk with Callum Smith

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Lance Pugmire speaks to trainer Buddy McGirt, who lit a fire under Callum Smith before the 12th round of his brutal fight with Joshua Buatsi
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[Corelone]

I give Callum much credit. Not because I think he's great, but he showed up after the serious wars he 's been in that Buatsi never thought about. I think, in hind sight, Callum earned the win before the fight.

[famicommander]

I wrote this guy off after the Ryder and Canelo fights. Figured he'd given us all he had to offer winning the WBSS and was prepared to wish him a happy retirement. But he showed he still has that dog in him, and I'm glad to admit I was wrong.

I also wrote off Parker after the awful showings he had against Joshua, Leapai, and Fa among others. But he just kept on swinging and now he's the most credible challenger for the heavyweight championship of the world. Very cool to see.

[thack]

I had more confidence in Mcgirt but Callum stepped up and Joshua played his part , great fight .Was it too brutal for a rematch ? I'd watch it.

[MexicouFistology]

How does buddy mcgirt “live” in Florida but owns a gym in Southern California and trains there . Shet not adding up

[BritJimbo]

I would really love to see him against David. I would give him a decent chance to win.

[Liondw]

Callum exposed Buatsi, although we knew the latter is tough and limited.

A title shot would be nice, but he won't get a Bivol shot now, and regarding Benavidez, I would worry that Smith would take a bad beating.

I think he should look for the best financial deal, even if just one more fight, and only Saudi money can give that, I'd guess.

[BigJmcgirt23]

I too like others thought Callum was done. In fact I was scratching my head that he was even on this card. However I'm the biggest fan of the redemption underdog. He looked like the fighter I saw before he lost to cinnabon. Great fight, solid win.

[ShoulderRoll]

Let Callum get a nice payday in a domestic matchup with Yarde. Keep him far away from Benavidez.

[James Hunt]

Let Callum get a nice payday in a domestic matchup with Yarde. Keep him far away from Benavidez.

Yarde will need another warm-up fight first...