Does Joe Smith now have a strong case for Fighter OTY?

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  • Pigeons
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    #21
    Originally posted by BrometheusBob.
    But comparing the quality of Hopkins and Fonfara head to head with Quigg and Cruz, I'd say Frampton fought the better competition. The wins were also not brutal stoppages but nevertheless both clear victories in my book.
    He won a split decision in an atrocious fight vs. Quigg, ducked Rigondeaux, and won a majority decision in an entertaining fight vs. Santa Cruz.

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    • big_james10
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      #22
      Originally posted by BrometheusBob.
      ~20/1 outsider against top 10 Fonfara, blew him out in 1 round
      >2/1 outsider against the legend BHop, who despite looking his age was giving him good looks throughout the fight, but then Smith KO'd him in devastating fashion

      From part-time boxer/construction worker to top name in the division, his 2016 run has been spectacular. But is it a Fighter OTY run?
      He has done enough to be named fighter of the year and earn some big purses from this point forward. However, what will happen is that he will become the most avoided fighter of 2018 as Andre Ward, Adonis Stevenson, and Kovalev all take steps to avoid a fight with him.

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      • BrometheusBob.
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        #23


        The resemblance is uncanny

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        • Motorcity Cobra
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          #24
          Based on the odds his last two fights yea!!!! He's a good fighter. why can't Americans get behind this guy? He has to be at work monday at 7am like the rest of us!!!!!!!

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            #25
            Originally posted by Sweet Pea 50
            Dude does has some KO's for that ass.

            FOTY?

            Naw.
            That's what I'm saying. He aint squeaking by on decisions. He's KTFO of guys!

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            • sicko
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              #26
              Come On Seriously! Break Out Fighter Of The Year would be fitting though!

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                #27
                I like Smith, but I don't think so. The Fonfara fight was a spectacular win, but come on. Hopkins hadn't fought in over 2 years until tonight

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                • R_Walken
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                  #28
                  Not a chance

                  It should go to Frampton he took 2 top dogs 0s in big fights

                  I wouldn't be mad at Pac or Ward either but Frampton should get it

                  Agree with Sicko Smith should get breakout fighter of the year

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                  • b00g13man
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                    #29
                    He's had a pretty fucking good year, but I don't think it's enough unfortunately.

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                    • Elroy The Great
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                      #30
                      thats how shltty '16 was.

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