Smith v Canelo

[Master]

I would like nothing more than for canelo to lose

To the US fans, Liam Smith is better than Ryan Rhodes, Mathew Hatton and Khan.

[Spicoli]

Respect to Smith for coming over. It's big enough for first U.S fight and even more daunting being led into Texas. All advantages Canelo and think it'll be one sided. ppv with chief support Gabe Rosado vs Monroe jr . ESPN take a bow.

[Batman]

Respect to Smith for coming over. It's big enough for first U.S fight and even more daunting being led into Texas. All advantages Canelo and think it'll be one sided. ppv with chief support Gabe Rosado vs Monroe jr . ESPN take a bow.

I disagree I've been a fan of beefys since day 1, he will take it to canelo.

It's a massive challenge but it'll be a great close fight

[p4pking]

Canelo has never been above 155 for a weigh in, and he's never missed that. Whatever you think of the guy and his hold stint with the "middleweight" title, it's not like this is Chavez Jr we are talking about here. I'd like to see the upset as well, but stylistically it looks like a good fight for Canelo, imo.

[Spicoli]

Respect to Smith for coming over. It's big enough for first U.S fight and even more daunting being led into Texas. All advantages Canelo and think it'll be one sided. ppv with chief support Gabe Rosado vs Monroe jr . ESPN take a bow.

I disagree I've been a fan of beefys since day 1, he will take it to canelo.

It's a massive challenge but it'll be a great close fight

I really hope he does to be honest. No doubt Smith will bring it but in a battle of body shots only see Canelo setting traps and breaking him down off his straight line.

[powerpuncher]

I would like nothing more than for canelo to lose

To the US fans, Liam Smith is better than Ryan Rhodes, Mathew Hatton and Khan.

Never seen him fight so I have no idea. I would assume that Canelo had this fight picked for him because they knew he would win.

[smashup]

I've said all along I smell a massive upset here. One things for sure they're gonna go at it from the off, no fucking about and this could be over pretty quickly maybe around 4-5 rounds.
Smith is so confident so far and I just hope nerves don't get the better of him during the ring walk.
Im expecting an all action fight on the 17th.

[Batman]

I would like nothing more than for canelo to lose

To the US fans, Liam Smith is better than Ryan Rhodes, Mathew Hatton and Khan.

Never seen him fight so I have no idea. I would assume that Canelo had this fight picked for him because they knew he would win.

Oh definitely, Smith and Warren have both said that themselves that Smith is seen as the weak link in the division but they have used it to their advantage to get the fight and they know that Canelo is underestimating him

[johnsebastianmiran]

I have never seen him fight and there is an assumption that he will lose but if he has anything to offer, even if it's a razor type jab one fact remains, Canelo has never been in a hard fight round after round. If Smith can throw combinations and move around Canelo consistently he would at least hold him to a decision but like I said, I have never seen him fight and good luck Mr. Smith. One more thing they are called upsets because you never see it coming. Mike Weaver. Buster Douglas and you can make you own list for others who didn't see it coming.

[TitoFan]

I know little of Liam Smith, but... how much will he weigh on the night of the fight? Is he a naturally big guy? 'Cause he's going to have to come in at a comfortable 175 to be anywhere close to Canelo's size. If he's somewhere between 160-165, he'd better have a plan that does not involve trading with Canelo, 'cause that's precisely what Canelo's camp is banking on..... a smaller guy trading with Canelo.

[palmerq]

I know little of Liam Smith, but... how much will he weigh on the night of the fight? Is he a naturally big guy? 'Cause he's going to have to come in at a comfortable 175 to be anywhere close to Canelo's size. If he's somewhere between 160-165, he'd better have a plan that does not involve trading with Canelo, 'cause that's precisely what Canelo's camp is banking on..... a smaller guy trading with Canelo.

Liam smith is a rather big fellow, not sure exactly how big but I dont think there is going to be a huge difference, two of smiths brothers are super middleweights, not that that really means much as his other one is in the smaller weight classes :S

[smashup]

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[smashup]

Joe Gallagher says the fights off unless Canelo makes weight.

http://www.boxingscene.com/smiths-trainer-if-canelo-fails-make-weight-fight-off--108754

[Primo Carnera]

Joe Gallagher says the fights off unless Canelo makes weight.

Smith's Trainer: If Canelo Fails To Make Weight - Fight is Off! - Boxing News

Fair play to Joe Gallagher for trying to get into Team Canelo's head, but not being funny, who listens to Joe Gallagher? He's full of wind and piss! He KNOWS there's a very strong chance Canelo doesn't make the weight and the fight WILL go ahead. Smith will be weighed in with a few more coppers and keep his title.
The only thing I'm not altogether certain of is the result. If Canelo comes in on weight , Smith has a great chance. If Canelo comes in over, Smith still has a decent chance IMO, just depends how (de)motivated he is .
Canelo won't have as big a size advantage on fight night as he normally does.

[p4pking]

Canelo has never weighed in over 155, and he's never missed that or come in heavy for any fight that I'm aware of. Haven't even heard of him needing extra time to make weight, or anything like that. I'm not sure why the one pound is such a talking point for this one?