Brook, Frampton and Smith

[PivotandRoll]

Haven't seen Smith fight at all so I won't comment on it but Smith looks like he's two weight classes smaller than canelo from some of the highlights I've seen.

Brook I saw like twice and I don't see what your seeing. He doesn't do anything better than ggg and I dont his power is gonna affect ggg at all. Ggg took some clean shots from big punchers like lemieux and Stevens and it didn't even phase him so I'm not sure what Kell can do.

I'm surprised at what happened last night with lsc Frampton. I think frampton caught lsc early and it made him tentative the rest of the fight because I don't remember lsc punch output that low ever so kudos to Frampton for controlling the pace of the fight. I had the fight on mute and I had lsc winning but I was ok with either decision just because half of lsc punches were like arm slaps. If lsc actually knew how to box that fight wouldn't even have been close because he have all the tools to be a good one. I think it's time to get a new trainer.

Fun thread to read so far without all the ggg or canelo hate. You don't happen to be from the UK? You seem bias towards them.

Do you still see a size difference after the press conferences?

Lemieux is only half an inch taller than Brook and Stevens is smaller, I feel like Brook delivers his power better than both and once they weigh as MW's then that's all that matters. I think if Kell landed the same shots Lemieux did on Rosado the same thing would happen if not worse.

Frampton did the same to Quigg, it's the same thing Rigo and Floyd do, he creates fear with his counters and lowers your output, great performance but I feel he could do one better. I think's it's just a shame that people can possible score that fight for Santa Cruz.. he was out boxed and out fought, it was close but clear.

No I'm from Ireland, and before you say it Frampton is from Northern Ireland(different country) and is the first "Irish" fighter I've ever supported. I actively try to battle any biases I may have, for example I happily admit Frampton ducked Rigo.

[PivotandRoll]

Brook and Smith are sparring each other for the fights..... The upsets are happening.

[dan_cov]

I was looking at Smith and thinking he has a good shot here then I came to the realisation this fight is in Texas.

You already know that d*ckhead Cole is going to be referee. If Smith dares get on top I'm fully expecting some WWE type **** and Cole to hit Smith with a steel chair.

[Clegg]

Do you guys see Smith as being able to beat Charlos, Andrade, Lara etc. or just matches up well with Canelo's flaws?

To my eyes he's just a basic, flat-footed pressure fighter. Good left hook but in his speed/skill/defence/power nothing stands out. I would compare him to someone like John Murray from a few years back out of the same gym.