Comments Thread For: Artur Beterbiev Aims To Be "More Careful" Against Joe Smith

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Artur Beterbiev (13-0, 13 KOs), the IBF lightweight heavyweight champion, admits that he will have very little time to rest. Beterbiev will make the second defense of his world title against Joe Smith on December 15th, as part of the undercard to Canelo Alvarez vs. Rocky Fielding at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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[DuckAdonis]

He should, Joe Smith is a devastating hard puncher- especially early in fights. And we know Beterbiev gets hurt if his opponent can land a clean hard shot

[HI-TECH Boxing]

Joe Smith does best in the first few rounds and then slows down, so his best chance will be early obviously.
I want to see more body punching from Artur. He is brutal to the body. I feel like he hasn't been going there in his last few fights though.

[Eff Pandas]

I feel like Beterbiev can't help himself with taking some risks. Its in his blood. So this should be a pretty fun fight.

[Eastlos]

I was a bit skeptical about the Golden Boy/Matchroom collaboration but if the Dec.15th undercard is any indication of things to come I’m pretty sike. Lemieux vs Johnson + Beterbiev vs Smith are solid fights can wait to see who else will be in the undercard.

[Tony Trick-Pony]

I'm glad they're getting him back in with at least two fights for the years. I think he'll put Joe down but Joe could easily score a KD or even Ko himself. Two bombers in there. Gonna be an exciting fight...

[Shane1091]

Best fight of the night on paper off course... Canelo vs Rocky is pants remember Smith Ko'd Rocky in 69 seconds poor match up.

[bigdunny1]

So this fight is now officially on the canelo undercard. Damn they stacking the card.

So far fighters that have already confirmed to be on the undercard are

David Lemieux vs Tureano Johnson
Beterbiev vs Smith Jr
Ryan Garcia
Tevin Farmer
Katie Taylor

The fighters who said they are in the running or promoters have said it are

Jorge Linares
Rey Vargas
Eduardo Hernandez
Vergil Ortiz
Yves Ulysse Jr

[BoxingJunkie]

He better be careful because if Joe Smith is 100% he can drop and finish him.

[Tatabanya]

If Callum Johnson managed to seriously stun Beterbiev, Smith could very well be able to knock him out and produce the upset of the year. I think I'll put some money on that.