Comments Thread For: Smith: Stevenson Didn't Want to Fight Me; Might Not Until Forced

[kennethjohn]

yeah the fight was practically signed than they demanded an automatic rematch in new york if smith lost and stevensons tea said no but they'd sign the fight for a one off and smiths team said no. Usually CHAMPS ask for automatic rematches not random contenders wit no fan base. stevenson is old and doesnt fight often enough two fights vs Smth would have him critized anyway

[kennethjohn]

For whatever reason there is no doubt that Stevenson is not fighting the quality of opponent that fans would like him to fight. Don't see how anyone can argue with that.

that is true but with the case of Smith his promoters demanded an automatic rematch in New york. this is like when fighters fight a basic fight and demand millions for it and the promoters say no. the promoters get **** from fans. the outlandish demands are a way of ducking.

[SugarRaRobinson]

For whatever reason there is no doubt that Stevenson is not fighting the quality of opponent that fans would like him to fight. Don't see how anyone can argue with that.

I don't think anyone is arguing that point. What we are arguing is that u can't just pile on instances that aren't his fault.

[SugarRaRobinson]

Whatever. Can't wait for chicken **** to retire and stop holding the belt hostage. A disgrace to boxing.

Smith needs to stop looking backwards though, or he'll find himself on his ass. Barrera is arguably a tougher challenge than Stevenson.

^^ This

Not arguable at all. Pretty silly actually !

We can all agree that Stevenson, whether it's because he's hedging or simply due to circumstances, hasn't fought the best competition.

But let's not exaggerate and attempt to marginalize his skill set just because we're frustrated with him. The guy is the real deal.

[IRONCHINHAGLER]

Kov fight falls thru...Pascal fight falls thru...Bhop fight falls thru...Smith fight falls thru....Duckenson to the MAX!!!!

[My Low Place]

Send me a link then i can assess. Aside from that, I want to see Stevenson fight better quality opponents and more often. He has a lot of talent and it's going to waste imo.

http://www.journaldemontreal.com/201...onis-stevenson

u will need to have your pc or phone translate it from french canadian to english..but it is all there.

[Rudiamonds]

u connent dots well..lol
alverez hasnt fought any gon the list

joe hasnt fought anyone on that list

and pascal admits he turned down stevenson fight
and kovalev admits it as well

boy stop you are showing your ass.

So Alvarez didn't fight pascal?
Joe smith didn't fight Hopkins?🤔 Did I imagin Rhodes fight?

[boxinggod101]

Its never Stevenson fault lol. U guys are clowns lol

[SugarRaRobinson]

Kov fight falls thru...Pascal fight falls thru...Bhop fight falls thru...Smith fight falls thru....Duckenson to the MAX!!!!

^^ This

Kovalev/team walked away from the purse bid,remember ?
Or did u conveniently forget ?

Smith, as was stated earlier in this thread, thought he was the A side with all sorts of ****** demands.

In life, when dealing with public sanitation, one land fill for all the garbage may seem like the smart, easy and convenient option apon initial consideration.

But in reality it would never work for obvious reasons !

[WhatDisButtonDo]

Stevenson used to be a pimp , right? With the way he's acting now, he should manage himself.