Joe Smith Jr vs Artur Beterbiev

[Hulk]

It appears Beterbiev has a fight coming up late July against this Koeling guy. In the future, this fight with Smith needs to be made from a fan's perspective. Both are huge punchers, but Beterbiev is more polished. Who else wants to see this one?

[powerpuncher]

I'd be for it, but beterbiev has been so inactive for not having very many fights. Smith also needs to stay active to keep himself relevant

[Alpha]

I see it as a mis-match to tell you the truth. I'm not sold on Smith's power. Beterbiev ain't doing himself any favors with the stretches of inactivity. I think Beterbiev rolls through him.

[Hulk]

I see it as a mis-match to tell you the truth. I'm not sold on Smith's power. Beterbiev ain't doing himself any favors with the stretches of inactivity. I think Beterbiev rolls through him.

Could be. Would you go so far as to say Beterbiev is the most feared man in the division?

[Alpha]

Possibly perceived that way alongside Kovalev. But for me the most dangerous guy is Gvozdyk.

[Master]

Why is Beterbiev so inactive? Injuries? Promotional Issues?

[Alpha]

Why is Beterbiev so inactive? Injuries? Promotional Issues?

He had surgery on his right shoulder that put him out for almost a year but that was before his last 2 fights. The Barrera fight fell through.

[Memphis]

The last I read, he's trying to leave his promoter which is always a hassle free engagement and wont in any way mean a prolonged period of inactivity. Critical time as well. He's right on the edge and needs a nudge over the line.

Agreed with Alpha, Beterbiev would take Smith apart. Smith's a strong guy with a decent dig, Beterbiev a different beast altogether

[Spicoli]

Even with two huge scalps on his belt still so many unknowns on Smith. Only loss was a turning of his back job and not sure about the jaw still. Fully expect he'll need more depth next month vs Barrera, power alone will not beat that jab.

[Spicoli]

Why is Beterbiev so inactive? Injuries? Promotional Issues?

He had surgery on his right shoulder that put him out for almost a year but that was before his last 2 fights. The Barrera fight fell through.

It's off officially? Still see it listed in two places. Well shat that's a disappointment!

[palmerq]

Why is Beterbiev so inactive? Injuries? Promotional Issues?

He had surgery on his right shoulder that put him out for almost a year but that was before his last 2 fights. The Barrera fight fell through.

It's off officially? Still see it listed in two places. Well shat that's a disappointment!

no it is still on(smith jr v barrera), I think beterbiev was due to fight barrera and that fell through for whatever reason.

[Alpha]

Why is Beterbiev so inactive? Injuries? Promotional Issues?

He had surgery on his right shoulder that put him out for almost a year but that was before his last 2 fights. The Barrera fight fell through.

It's off officially? Still see it listed in two places. Well shat that's a disappointment!

no it is still on(smith jr v barrera), I think beterbiev was due to fight barrera and that fell through for whatever reason.

Yea Beterbiev vs Barrera was supposed to take place in April was what I meant but it was cancelled when Barrera never signed the contract or something. That lead to Artur being out for 6 months so far.

[Tam Seddon]

http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2017/...and-the-future

Here's the catch up on beterbiev, very good read

[Master]

That is a long article Tam but essentially he has been injured comes from a deprived background.

I rate him highly and hope he makes loads of money and wins the title. If he fought Kovolev/Adonis it would be a barn burner of a fight.

I think he is skilled enough to give Ward problems too.

[Tam Seddon]

That is a long article Tam but essentially he has been injured comes from a deprived background.

I rate him highly and hope he makes loads of money and wins the title. If he fought Kovolev/Adonis it would be a barn burner of a fight.

I think he is skilled enough to give Ward problems too.

Agreed master