Groves v Smith to be held in Saudi Arabia
Why would you choose Saudi Arabia?
2 English fighters in the final and fighting for a title.... this should be in the UK so the fans can actually go and see it.
Clearly a money spinner but a shit choice if you were wanting to see it live.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/box...per-Series.htm
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Yea strange location, glad a date has been set tho.
The Ring title is on the line as well.
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First time a big fight is over there, wonder if this is the future of boxing.
Hope not, this should have sold out an arena over here.
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Master
First time a big fight is over there, wonder if this is the future of boxing.
Hope not, this should have sold out an arena over here.
And a pay service for streaming the fight perhaps?
I'll have some of that.
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sanatogen
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Originally Posted by
Master
First time a big fight is over there, wonder if this is the future of boxing.
Hope not, this should have sold out an arena over here.
And a pay service for streaming the fight perhaps?
I'll have some of that.
Not more ppv please! streaming or otherwise.
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Master
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sanatogen
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Originally Posted by
Master
First time a big fight is over there, wonder if this is the future of boxing.
Hope not, this should have sold out an arena over here.
And a pay service for streaming the fight perhaps?
I'll have some of that.
Not more ppv please! streaming or otherwise.
Of Course it's PP fucking V ! we know that already.
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In all fairness we all knew if was PP fucking V and I have no problem with that, but what time will it be on if if is in Saudi Arabia?
The thought of shelling out £20 to watch Smith and Groves whilst having to stay up until 6am to watch it doesn't fill me with glee
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Anyone have thought on this fight being for the Ring Championship?
The ring are recognizing #1 Groves vs #3 Smith for their vacant title.
Ramirez is #2, Benavidez is #4, Uzcategui is #5 and DeGale is number 6 in their rankings.
For me there is not much between Benavidez and Smith, although Benavidez already has a title. Ramirez hasn't looked stellar recently.
Question here is, should Smith be ahead of these guys and especially ahead of Benavidez?
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People said the same thing about Kinshasa and Manila, didn't they?
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Good purse but really the fight would have. been better over here.
Saudi Arabia shit place not fan friendly for boxing fans.
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Saudi is 2 hours ahead afaik
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Alpha
Anyone have thought on this fight being for the Ring Championship?
The ring are recognizing #1 Groves vs #3 Smith for their vacant title.
Ramirez is #2, Benavidez is #4, Uzcategui is #5 and DeGale is number 6 in their rankings.
For me there is not much between Benavidez and Smith, although Benavidez already has a title. Ramirez hasn't looked stellar recently.
Question here is, should Smith be ahead of these guys and especially ahead of Benavidez?
Basically a coin flip between Smith and Benavidez, they have similar form. Fielding just pulling off a big upset for the WBA title is a nice bump for Smith. Groves is clearly no.1 on career record and form. Perfect setting for the Ring belt really.
On a side note I'd give Eubank Jr a great chance against Rameriz and Degale (current shot version). And Uzcategui is a good style matchup for him although he might come off second best in the punchup.
I'm not sure if Smith or Benavidez beats Uzcategui, I would expect them both to beat Ramirez though.
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Fenster
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Originally Posted by
Alpha
Anyone have thought on this fight being for the Ring Championship?
The ring are recognizing #1 Groves vs #3 Smith for their vacant title.
Ramirez is #2, Benavidez is #4, Uzcategui is #5 and DeGale is number 6 in their rankings.
For me there is not much between Benavidez and Smith, although Benavidez already has a title. Ramirez hasn't looked stellar recently.
Question here is, should Smith be ahead of these guys and especially ahead of Benavidez?
Basically a coin flip between Smith and Benavidez, they have similar form. Fielding just pulling off a big upset for the WBA title is a nice bump for Smith. Groves is clearly no.1 on career record and form. Perfect setting for the Ring belt really.
On a side note I'd give Eubank Jr a great chance against Rameriz and Degale (current shot version). And Uzcategui is a good style matchup for him although he might come off second best in the punchup.
I'm not sure if Smith or Benavidez beats Uzcategui, I would expect them both to beat Ramirez though.
Yea I just found it unusual, it's not often they recognize a #1 vs #3 for their belt.
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Talking of Eubank Jr, is he still hiding under a mo hole cover somewhere, or has he indicated what he's doing next?