Abraham vs Smith

HigginsJ

Paul Smith & Eddie Hearn have talked there way into the rematch but it will not end well. I think we will see similar scorecards to the last time but they will actually match up to the action this time.

I am most looking forward to seeing Josh Warrington back in the ring. It is just stay busy fight as he is scheduled to fight for the WBC International title in April but it doesn't matter as Warrington is one of the wonderful fighters to watch.

megadodge

HigginsJ wrote: »

Paul Smith & Eddie Hearn have talked there way into the rematch but it will not end well. I think we will see similar scorecards to the last time but they will actually match up to the action this time.

I am most looking forward to seeing Josh Warrington back in the ring. It is just stay busy fight as he is scheduled to fight for the WBC International title in April but it doesn't matter as Warrington is one of the wonderful fighters to watch.

I agree, I was delighted to see him included. Great to watch.

HigginsJ

Paul Smith has weighed in 2.5lbs under the 168lb limit. That seems excessive & odd, Abraham was pretty much on the money.

prettyboy81

HigginsJ wrote: »

Paul Smith has weighed in 2.5lbs under the 168lb limit. That seems excessive & odd, Abraham was pretty much on the money.

Over cooked for this fight & think he will end up face down on the canvas!

HigginsJ

Pretty uninspiring stuff from David Price against what is limited opposition.

Dietsquirt

Yea, Price looked very lethargic. I had high hopes for him on the back of some good wins. He hasn't been the same IMO since the 2 loses to Thompson. As Eddie Hearn just said, I don't think Joshua would have too much trouble dispatching Price.

Where can I see the fight card for this event?

HigginsJ

pac_man wrote: »

Price looked like he was sparring. I dont know weather he was practising on certain things or he genuinely isnt the same from Thompson.

Very hard to know, you could give him the benefit of he doubt as he was 8 months out of the ring but he did look very tame.

supersean1999

pac_man wrote: »

Warrington fans singing "the german bomber" song. Classy.

Nice lads

HigginsJ

pac_man wrote: »

Warrington has a lovly style and there's alot to like about him but i think his power is a glaring weakness.

Just wonderful hand speed and range of punches. I thought he looked to have added a little bit of power in his European title fight, will be interesting in his next fight. I'm just a huge fan of Warrington.

Strongbow10

HigginsJ wrote: »

Paul Smith has weighed in 2.5lbs under the 168lb limit. That seems excessive & odd, Abraham was pretty much on the money.

Always thought he was a lazy middleweight, no doubt ill be criticised for it, its his body shape etc....
He could make middleweight if he worked hard enough

Smith v Abraham for the world super middleweight title, good lord

DylanAFC

Come on Smith.

supersean1999

Groves and degale must be gutted watching this. The 5th best super mid in england fighting for a smw title.

ComfortKid

No commentary there for the 2nd round on Sky. Should do that more often. No waffle seems to make it more exciting. Good atmosphere

HigginsJ

2-1 Smith

Strongbow10

Sky commentary team is down for the moment, first round coverage was great not having to listen to anyone, just watch the fight itself.

Ed and Macklin are voicing over the action now, don't bother lads we don't need to be told whats happening :cool:

megadodge

Quite a good fight so far. Abraham not quite as slow to get going this time, but Smith boxing very sharply.

HigginsJ

supersean1999 wrote: »

Groves and degale must be gutted watching this. The 5th best super mid in england fighting for a smw title.

Was thinking that exact thing.

supersean1999

HigginsJ wrote: »

Was thinking that exact thing.

Against a fighter both of them would beat. Smith is domestic level at best

HigginsJ

That was the best fighting so far (over the course of both fights). Another round like that from Abraham & you'd fear for Smith

Strongbow10

supersean1999 wrote: »

Against a fighter both of them would beat. Smith is domestic level at best

No business fighting for a world title. How the hell does Abraham sell out arena's?

Abraham is finished but he will still have too much here even though he is blowing hard after 5 rounds already.

ComfortKid

Strongbow10 wrote:

Abraham is finished but he will still have too much here even though he is blowing hard after 5 rounds already.

Finished? He's looking fresh here

HigginsJ

That was better from Smith

HigginsJ

Odd card from Jim Watt, I have it 3-3

supersean1999

Tbh as soon as ggg starts ill be switching.

HigginsJ

supersean1999 wrote: »

Tbh as soon as ggg starts ill be switching.

Same here but all going well there won't be an overlap

Strongbow10

ComfortKid wrote: »

Finished? He's looking fresh here

Generally speaking hes finished.

Don't think hes looking fresh in this fight at all, hes not able to maintain a decent work rate at all, takes prolonged breaks during every round and then throws short flurries that catch the eye.

Chrissybhoy

I have it 4-3 to AA both fighting in bursts only difference is when AA let's go looks like he's really rocking Smith

Strongbow10

Chrissybhoy wrote: »

I have it 4-3 to AA both fighting in bursts only difference is when AA let's go looks like he's really rocking Smith

they are taking it in turns to throw flurries, if Abraham could pour it on for every minute of every round he'd have finished this early, but he needs to recharge the batteries every time he throws a couple of punches.

HigginsJ

5-3 now to Abraham, hard to see how Smith can turn this around, when Abraham fancies it he is hurting Smith

megadodge

Strongbow10 wrote: »

Generally speaking hes finished.

Don't think hes looking fresh in this fight at all, hes not able to maintain a decent work rate at all, takes prolonged breaks during every round and then throws short flurries that catch the eye.

Which is exactly how he's always fought.

Chrissybhoy

Strongbow10 wrote: »

they are taking it in turns to throw flurries, if Abraham could pour it on for every minute of every round he'd have finished this early, but he needs to recharge the batteries every time he throws a couple of punches.

Yeah spot on. He can't keep on top of him needs his breaks

Strongbow10

megadodge wrote: »

Which is exactly how he's always fought.

He was never this bad in fairness, the deterioration is very evident but I suppose there is alot of mileage on the clock

Strongbow10

Smith just cannot evade that right hand, and its slow and telegraphed. Joe Gallagher needs to have a word ffs

supersean1999

Its over. smith is beat.

megadodge

Strongbow10 wrote: »

He was never this bad in fairness, the deterioration is very evident but I suppose there is alot of mileage on the clock

I actually think he's slightly better than normal tonight, but I stick to my point that this is the way he's always fought. He has never, ever fought for the full three minutes per round.

Gringo180

How is this Smith fella getting a world title shot? A game lad but **** is he a limited boxer.

Strongbow10

megadodge wrote: »

I actually think he's slightly better than normal tonight, but I stick to my point that this is the way he's always fought. He has never, ever fought for the full three minutes per round.

of course he hasn't but the drop off is very notable. a fighter with a decent engine and some head movement will beat him 99/100. this wasn't always the case.

Hes 35 years of age though so I suppose its understandable

HigginsJ

Pity Abraham didn't fight like this the 1st night, would have saved everyone the time. 7-3 Abraham

Strongbow10

Gringo180 wrote: »

How is this Smith fella getting a world title shot? A game lad but **** is he a limited boxer.

Was Smith a mandatory or a voluntary defence? smacks of being a handy voluntary gone somewhat wrong for Abraham but wouldn't surprise me if he was somehow mandatory the first time around.

HigginsJ

"Paul Smith has shown he belongs at this level again"

Err no, he is getting wiped out at this level, fantastic guts & effort but doesn't have the skills or power to hang with the big boys.

HigginsJ

Strongbow10 wrote: »

Was Smith a mandatory or a voluntary defence? smacks of being a handy voluntary gone somewhat wrong for Abraham but wouldn't surprise me if he was somehow mandatory the first time around.

Voluntary I think, no way was he ranked highly enough to be mandatory.

Strongbow10

Degale beats Abraham handy enough, even Groves beats him by UD I reckon.

Smith is very limited, its an achievement to be a world title challenger

supersean1999

HigginsJ wrote: »

Voluntary I think, no way was he ranked highly enough to be mandatory.

Rematch because an under prepared and past his best abraham struggled to beat him. And it was good money for a rematch.

HigginsJ

Great effort from Smith but clear victory, I have it 8-4.

supersean1999

God sky make my food rise up to the top of my neck. With there bs talk

ComfortKid

Strongbow10 wrote:

Don't think hes looking fresh in this fight at all, hes not able to maintain a decent work rate at all, takes prolonged breaks during every round and then throws short flurries that catch the eye.

Thats how a good boxers fight. No point going flat out all fight when you can win it easy. He did all he had to do. Great courage and heart from Smith but completely out boxed

HigginsJ

Pretty much spot on with those cards

Gringo180

Abraham did that literally in 1st gear.

supersean1999

pac_man wrote: »

7-5 for me. You couldnt really argue with them scorecards.

No way he won 5 imo