Callum Smith v Hofkitnzts

[Alpha]

Was a natural for this fight to land in Germany. Braehmer looked good and refreshed in schooling the untested Brant. I was interested to see what he liked like at 168, and I think this fight is 50/50. Braehmer's experience may prove invaluable once again.

[Fenster]

Braehmer has always been underrated by Brit/US fans (because he's German) but after quitting against Cleverly (he wasn't getting outboxed), to then drop to supermiddle and wipe the floor with Brant was a big surprise.

Now Smith is significantly bigger, rangier and better than Brant. However, he's coming off his toughest fight to date, where he was walloped into survival mode at one stage, takes a big step-up in class, away from home, against a man that's won a million title fights and has never been on the deck.

The promising young fella with potential is 1/10

The proven veteran is 5/1

Err.. okay.

[Fenster]

Braehmer pulls out, Smith will fight a replacement. Bloody shame, i've been topping up that 5/1 over the weeks.

This comp is getting a hiding just when it all looked hunky dory.

[Master]

Braehmer pulls out, Smith will fight a replacement. Bloody shame, i've been topping up that 5/1 over the weeks.

This comp is getting a hiding just when it all looked hunky dory.

That is a great shame the competition has been brilliant and stars at cruiserweight have been made by the tournament.

[smashup]

According to multiple sources, 34-year-old Nieky Holzken (13-0, 10 KOs) of the Netherlands is the frontrunner to replace Braehmer.
Holzken was already scheduled to fight on the undercard against Dmitry Chundinov.
"The Natural" Holzken is very well respected kickboxer who converted over to boxing. The he was the Glory welterweight champion, a two-time European Muay Thai champion and the K-1 MAX Scandinavia 2006 tournament champion.
Nearly all of Holzken's boxing matches have taken place in the Netherlands. He's never faced anyone on the level of Smith, but makes a better late-replacement than Chudinov, who is coming off a decision loss to 45-year-old Lolenga Mock.http://www.boxingscene.com/callum-sm...-clash--125464

[Master]

I think Eubank Junior could be ready.

[smashup]

Why is it happening, is it Pay-Per-View, is it a mismatch? Smith v Holzken questions answered


http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2018/...tions-answered

[Primo Carnera]

I think Eubank Junior could be ready.

How does that failure deserve another payday?
As far as Braehmer getting injured, it's a real shame. The tournament was gaining momentum and going along nicely. Now with the Groves injury, and this, it's come to a grinding halt.
It's gonna be very difficult to keep that momentum going.