Smith v Degale

[Hornfinger]

It's a great fight and a shit fight. I like paul smith and would like to see him win but if he does it destroys a british prospect. Should be an interesting match.

[erics44]

It's a great fight and a shit fight. I like paul smith and would like to see him win but if he does it destroys a british prospect. Should be an interesting match.

not neccessarily

prospects have lost before

[littlebif]

I think the first few rounds will be close then Degale takes over and stops him around the 11th.

[Hornfinger]

Can Degale do 11 rounds?

[superheavyrhun]

Can Degale do 11 rounds?

Hopefully, if Smith has a bit more nous and heart than Dilks, we get to find that out on Saturday.

[Fenster]

I agree with erica.

I've never rated Smith but think he's being underestimated a little here. He can do the distance. He has a decent punch. He has a decent chin. He has the experience of facing decent fighters. He has home advantage. At worst - he is decent.

DeGale has never fought anyone that's hit him, had the ability to hit him or has turned up with the form and belief that they can take him.

I expect DeGale will win but most prospects come apart at the seams once under the cosh. It wont be a surprise if DeGale starts flapping late in the fight.

[Cressa121]

Smith's decent, a big step up for Degale. I haven't been too impressed with Degale so far and think if this goes into the second half of the fight he might come unstuck. I'd give him a lot of credit if he wins and does so convincingly, but I think he might struggle in this one

[No Contest]

No headgear, he hasnt been over 5 rounds as a pro. He took 5 rounds to take out Horton, who throws punches like a sissy.

[Hornfinger]