Comments Thread For: Stevenson Wants to Face Smith in NY; 4/29 Negotiations Ongoing

[SugarRaRobinson]

I like Smith, but he should be developed a bit more before going in there against a savage like Stevenson.

The days of someone pulling a Fanfara on him are over, he's learned that lesson and he won't get caught slipping vs an underdog again.

Goodnight Joe Smith !

[SugarRaRobinson]

???

He has nothing to lose and everything to gain. You sound like one of these cats who wants fighters to fight TBA's after winning big fights.

Win or lose, he will get another offer to fight again on HBO or even Showtime.

And u sound like one of the those guys who don't know the difference between the likes of a Stevenson/Kovalev vs a Fanfara/50 year old Hopkins type caliber fighter.

Let's not compare apples to cucumbers. While its unacceptable for someone of Danny Garcia's caliber to attempt to fight cans every time, it's understandable for a new comer like Smith to be allowed to develop before fighting Stevenson who's arguably the very best at 175

Furthermore, he has a lot to lose as he's had a meteoric rise since being the 1st to stop Hopkins and upsetting Fanfara. Why take the wind out of his sail so early?

[Bronx2245]

I wonder if Arum is still talking to DeGuardia for a fight with Sean Monaghan on St. Patrick's Day Weekend? I could see that doing well in L.I. too! Joe Smith Jr. is going to get paid regardless!

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

And u sound like one of the those guys who don't know the difference between the likes of a Stevenson/Kovalev vs a Fanfara/50 year old Hopkins type caliber fighter.

Let's not compare apples to cucumbers. While its unacceptable for someone of Danny Garcia's caliber to attempt to fight cans every time, it's understandable for a new comer like Smith to be allowed to develop before fighting Stevenson who's arguably the very best at 175

Furthermore, he has a lot to lose as he's had a meteoric rise since being the 1st to stop Hopkins and upsetting Fanfara. Why take the wind out of his sail so early?

???

Not a very good argument considering Stevenson needed a gift vs Fonfara.

Try again.

Once again, your attitude is one of the many things that's wrong with boxing. Win some good fights and then hide behind those wins/belt fighting TBA's. Good stuff...

You're acting as if this dude has the potential of being a star or something. There's no need to protect him. Win OR lose he will get offers to fight again.

[HeroBando]

???

Not a very good argument considering Stevenson needed a gift vs Fonfara.

Try again.

Once again, your attitude is one of the many things that's wrong with boxing. Win some good fights and then hide behind a belt fighting TBA's. Good stuff...

You're acting as if this dude has the potential of being a star or something. There's no need to protect him. Win OR lose he will get offers to fight again.

I think the guy is a Eubank jr booster, fitting

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

I think the guy is a Eubank jr booster, fitting

That should explain a lot.

Stevenson is damn near 40 years old and Smith Jr should avoid the fight? Lol

Then someone will come along and beat Stevenson and Smith Jr will be ****ing his head on the wall all night long cause that could had been him.

[SugarRaRobinson]

???

Not a very good argument considering Stevenson needed a gift vs Fonfara.

Try again.

Once again, your attitude is one of the many things that's wrong with boxing. Win some good fights and then hide behind those wins/belt fighting TBA's. Good stuff...

You're acting as if this dude has the potential of being a star or something. There's no need to protect him. Win OR lose he will get offers to fight again.

I guess it all depends on whether or not your naive enough to believe that Stevenson vs Fanfara was the real Stevenson?

Needless to say I don't .

[Pigeons]

That should explain a lot.

Stevenson is damn near 40 years old and Smith Jr should avoid the fight? Lol

Then someone will come along and beat Stevenson and Smith Jr will be ****ing his head on the wall all night long cause that could had been him.

The problem for Smith is that he doesn't have an aura of invincibility. He had his jaw shattered by a bum early in his career and even though he destroyed Fonfara in less than a round he appeared hurt before connecting with a hail mary punch. Smith is not an elusive fighter, he's a come forward guy that is there to be hit. And Stevenson hits a hell of a lot harder than Fonfara. If Stevenson lands with power, Smith will likely fold like Karpency did. But if Smith gets there first, he has the punch to end Stevenson.

One thing about Stevenson though, he's a young 39. He's only been pro for 10 years and had a short amateur career. He doesn't have the wear and tear on his body and he still appears to be a physical specimen with speed and power. He'd likely get outboxed by a guy like Andre Ward but he'd still hold a big advantage vs. a less refined guy like Smith.

[SugarRaRobinson]

The problem for Smith is that he doesn't have an aura of invincibility. He had his jaw shattered by a bum early in his career and even though he destroyed Fonfara in less than a round he appeared hurt before connecting with a hail mary punch. Smith is not an elusive fighter, he's a come forward guy that is there to be hit. And Stevenson hits a hell of a lot harder than Fonfara. If Stevenson lands with power, Smith will likely fold like Karpency did. But if Smith gets there first, he has the punch to end Stevenson.

One thing about Stevenson though, he's a young 39. He's only been pro for 10 years and had a short amateur career. He doesn't have the wear and tear on his body and he still appears to be a physical specimen with speed and power. He'd likely get outboxed by a guy like Andre Ward but he'd still hold a big advantage vs. a less refined guy like Smith.

Excellent Post !
Very sound as usual Pigeons
Smith still has lot to learn

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

The problem for Smith is that he doesn't have an aura of invincibility. He had his jaw shattered by a bum early in his career and even though he destroyed Fonfara in less than a round he appeared hurt before connecting with a hail mary punch. Smith is not an elusive fighter, he's a come forward guy that is there to be hit. And Stevenson hits a hell of a lot harder than Fonfara. If Stevenson lands with power, Smith will likely fold like Karpency did. But if Smith gets there first, he has the punch to end Stevenson.

One thing about Stevenson though, he's a young 39. He's only been pro for 10 years and had a short amateur career. He doesn't have the wear and tear on his body and he still appears to be a physical specimen with speed and power. He'd likely get outboxed by a guy like Andre Ward but he'd still hold a big advantage vs. a less refined guy like Smith.

Again, you are all acting as if this guy has a future in boxing. He doesn't. Why would anyone wanna protect him or build him up? If you win, you win huge. If you lose, you will get another offer somewhere else.