Comments Thread For: Badou Jack vs. Callum Smith Purse Bid Set For February 17

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The World Boxing Council has ordered WBC super middleweight champion Badou Jack (20-1-3, 12 KOs) and mandatory challenger Callum Smith (22-0, 17 KOs) to begin immediate negotiations. If the they are unable to reach an agreement in the coming weeks, the WBC has set down a purse bid date for February 17th.
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[Superbee]

Thought Jack was moving up ...

[OnlyBeingHonest]

Thought Jack was moving up ...

The article didn't say anything different. This will be a good test for both men.

[Cheek busting]

Thought Jack was moving up ...

if u read the article - it said there's a good chance this fight doesn't happens as Jack is moving up with hopes of fighting Adonis Stevenson.

And Smith would have to fight Anthony Dirrell for the vacant title.

[Cheek busting]

The article didn't say anything different. This will be a good test for both men.

Uhhh, yes it did? It mentioned the high likelihood of Jack vacating, and moving up to fight Stevenson.

And Smith then fighting Anthon Direll for the vacant title.

[Rockybigblower]

If smith were to win the wbc, groves the wba and eubank jr the ibo....any chance a supermiddleweight title leaves the UK in the next 5 or so years given the brits love of domestic tournament dust ups?

[mlac]

anthony direll is terribile, Smith should beat him easily.

where the hell is Zurdo btw?

[slimPickings]

anthony direll is terribile, Smith should beat him easily.

where the hell is Zurdo btw?

Not so fast!!

Not sure who Smith has beaten of relevance in the paid ranks to be soooo sure he beats Direll EASILY.

A title fight against Direll if that comes off will be a significant step up for Smith whether you think Direll is terrible or not.

[OnlyBeingHonest]

Uhhh, yes it did? It mentioned the high likelihood of Jack vacating, and moving up to fight Stevenson.

And Smith then fighting Anthon Direll for the vacant title.

Uhhhh this didn't say Jack wasn't moving up.... but if he doesn't this will be a good test for both men....once again.

[slimPickings]

Jack is already "tested" many times over and proven.

Smith on the other hand still needs to be tested. Thus far he has been brought along carefully for this chance.