Groves v Smith to be held in Saudi Arabia

[Primo Carnera]

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.

[Batman]

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

[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?

[X]

People said the same thing about Kinshasa and Manila, didn't they?

[TAPugil]

Groves SD.

[Dia bando]

Good purse but really the fight would have. been better over here.
Saudi Arabia shit place not fan friendly for boxing fans.

[sanatogen]

Saudi is 2 hours ahead afaik

[Fenster]

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.

[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.

[sanatogen]

Talking of Eubank Jr, is he still hiding under a mo hole cover somewhere, or has he indicated what he's doing next?

[smashup]

I've not seen or heard anything from either of the Eubanks since he lost to Groves.
Must have been a massive kick in the bollocks for his ego, he has completely gone off the radar.

[Master]

Talking of Eubank Jr, is he still hiding under a mo hole cover somewhere, or has he indicated what he's doing next?

Eubank Junior was probably waiting and hoping to see if Groves would pull out of the fight against Smith.

Rumour was he wanted De Gale.

[Memphis]

He's still tagging his tweets with #nextgen bless him.

[ykdadamaja]

Boxing is bigger than drunk and deluded Brit fans. The reason why boxing is doing poorly around the world is because the sport has turned into a Brit/German/North American affair for the most part- in that, at the very least, if you don't fight in either country no one knows you. But, the downside is no one else gets to know and show how much they love the sport.

The sport is even bigger in Mexico, but you would never fully appreciate how big because everyone wants to come across the border and fight in Vegas or Cali, or even Texas, just to make a name.

I have long since held the belief that markets like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Nigeria now, and South-East and Central Asia/Eurasia are HUGE markets for boxing PLUS "money" is on the table- These countries are not poor. Plus, it is good promotions for these countries.