Comments Thread For: Callum Smith Not Confident of Getting Canelo, Open To Kovalev

[Bronx2245]

From a Hearn point of view i wouldn't be shocked if he put that fight in front of smith, he must hate that Warren made that offer public, because now it would seem like its him thats ducking the fight.

Warren is a shrewd businessman, but no different than what Hearn did to Haymon! Hearn went public about his offers to Ortiz and Kownacki, to embarrass Haymon, although Haymon had the last laugh when Ruiz battered Joshua around the ring! What goes around, comes around!

[mick1303]

That seems like the best fight, but if he's determined to go to 175, why not Bivol, who is the WBA Champion, and fights on DAZN? Seems like an easier fight to make! Unify later!

You're so confident that Smith beats Bivol? If I'd had to bet, I would put money on Bivol (unless it is in the UK with UK judges)

[Bronx2245]

You're so confident that Smith beats Bivol? If I'd had to bet, I would put money on Bivol (unless it is in the UK with UK judges)

I didn't mean that to disrespect Bivol, I meant that Bivol is an easier fight to make, and "if" Smith wins, then a unification @ 175 would be better for him! In fact, Bivol even said he was thinking of coming down to 168 if he couldn't get a unification at 175! I think that might be even better for Smith! I know Bivol is a problem because Smith is not even mentioning him!

[mick1303]

Bivol is a young guy and he has a window to make 168 and still be effective. He is a small LHW... But still a division higher, therefore Smith will not enjoy size advantage, which he accustom to. Probably Smith does not mention him, because Bivol is not a money maker, but quite dangerous. The same reason you don't hear a pip from Canelo camp to Bivol's call. I think both Smith and Bivol would put quite a beatdown on Canelo at 168.

[OnlyBeingHonest]

Why is everyone acting like Kov isn't a killer? Smith and Nelo gets taken out in 6.

[Adamsc151]

Spot on. Canelo's contract for him would be full of rubbish demands. Smith vs Benavidez is the best 168 fight. He would be a threat at 175.

If he can fill his frame out properly, he could easily go as far as Cruiserweight - but one step at a time. I reckon he should have one unification at 168Lbs at most before going up. Finish of a fading Kovalev if Yarde can't do it before taking on Gvozdyk, Beterbiev and Bivol (apologies for any mis-spelling). Callum Smith Vs Eastern Europe has a decent promotional ring to it.

[_Rexy_]

What about the Frank warren offer of 50-50 against BJS? Would Hearn block that fight? That is a good offer (BT PPV), unless Team smith can offer the same split for the fight to happen on sky sports.

BJS doesn't like competitive fights. He'll probably defend his strap against David Brophy.