WelshDevilRob Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 WBO World Super-Welterweight Champion Liam Smith will make the third defence of his World Title against pound-for-pound star Canelo Alvarez on Saturday 17th September in America. Read more: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - - Boxing News - Ring News24 ------------------------- Canelo Alvarez: I have no doubt that this fight will be give and take Known for his power and dominance in the ring, Canelo Alvarez (47-1-1, 33 KOs) will look to win his third title in the junior middleweight division when he challenges undefeated heavy-hitter Liam “Beefy” Smith (23-0-1, 13 KOs) for the WBO Junior Middleweight World Championship on Saturday, September 17. A battle between two power-punchers, Canelo vs. Smith promises action between two fighters willing to take a punch in order to secure the next Knockout of the Year. The event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. Read more: Canelo Alvarez: I have no doubt that this fight will be give and take - - Boxing News - Ring News24 -------------------------- Big fight for Liam Smith. Can he pull it off in America? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? --- Smith looks to be a light puncher. Disappointed Canelo going down to 154 when he turned blue making 152 and looked very tight at 155. Must be part of a larger plan to build a hate base for when or if he mans up to golovkin. I think he's being I'll advised...grrrr...damn Apple spell check... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? Gooner made this thread recently - Why is Liam Smith not with Matchroom? http://www.koboxingforum.com/showthread.php?t=108485&highlight=smith Not sure how long Liam has left but maybe it's not long and Warren wants to cash out as he knows Liam will probably join Matchroom. I think Smith's been advised badly on this fight and it's a fight I can't see him winning. Canelo by KO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? Canelito fighting a light-fisted SWW with a fairly short reach. Wow, what a shocker! I think Smith is a VERY talented fighter, and I love watching him fight, but this is a terrible matchup. And what happens when Canelito misses the weight, which is likely? This bout is for a title, so "the leetle one" can't ask for a catchweight this time. I just can't see him making 154 any longer. They already surgically removed his balls, and he still weighed 155. Edited June 24, 2016 by Cableaddict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? Gooner made this thread recently - Why is Liam Smith not with Matchroom? http://www.koboxingforum.com/showthread.php?t=108485&highlight=smith Not sure how long Liam has left but maybe it's not long and Warren wants to cash out as he knows Liam will probably join Matchroom. I think Smith's been advised badly on this fight and it's a fight I can't see him winning. Canelo by KO. That thread is about Smith being with Warren. Nothing to do with the breaking news of him fighting Canelo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_budweiser Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? That thread is about Smith being with Warren. Nothing to do with the breaking news of him fighting Canelo. I know, I was just mentioning it as its a coincidence that maybe his contract could be ending and now he is fighting Canelo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbox Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? Liam seemed like a lucky champion. Not saying he is bad, but his level of opposition was very weak. I don't see any chance of him winning this fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? I think it'll be a lot closer fight. Although i have no doubt Canelo will win. What would be next for him? Doubt he goes near the Charlo twins. Maybe a rematch with Lara? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sould664 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? Canelos gonna win of course, but how are these kind of fights ever going to lead to a GGG fight?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riz Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? I know Smith is on a knockout streak but he seems very overrated. Am i right? I feel like you guys in the UK would know more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxeador Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? If Smith wins this one, it would be the upset of the decade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Stream Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? Smith might yet surprise us all with a win, although I think Alvarez is the clear favorite in this match. I guess we will just have to wait and see. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scouseman Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? you cannot really look beyond Alvarez for the win but would love a smith win although cannot see it. Would be a massive upset if it was to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? --- Does anyone think Golden Boy is courting the UK boxing fans? Canelo fought Matthew Hatton and Ryan Rhodes back to back 5 years ago on the way to becoming the newest star, and now it's Khan and Smith. It seems they have a hidden agenda that they are leveraging as Oscar looks to rebuild GB after being ravaged by Schaefer, Haymon, and TUE. I don't see it quite yet, but stealing the Eubank Jr fight from Golovkin coming soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? --- Does anyone think Golden Boy is courting the UK boxing fans? Canelo fought Matthew Hatton and Ryan Rhodes back to back 5 years ago on the way to becoming the newest star, and now it's Khan and Smith. It seems they have a hidden agenda that they are leveraging as Oscar looks to rebuild GB after being ravaged by Schaefer, Haymon, and TUE. I don't see it quite yet, but stealing the Eubank Jr fight from Golovkin coming soon? Mayweather Promotions seem to be linking up with Haymon. Hearn has ties to Haymon. Heard Richard Schaefer is back? GBP's only real other UK option is to get involved with Warren while FW doesn't seem to have the financial might to go bring big US names over to the UK. Hopefully the partnership continues, as we will get GBP fights more often on Boxnation. Pretty sure they had a deal before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riz Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? I havent seem much of Liam Smith but he doesn't seem anything special to me. Canelo will have a big size advantage over him. At least the fight is at 154 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Ortega Nieto Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? People think that Smith is an easy opponent for Canelo but it must be those people who have not seen him fight the brave English boxer. I have not so clear that Alvarez wins this fight easily, you may experience enough to get the title that has Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Stream Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? Definitely agree with the size advantage, although Smith could turn that into an advantage for himself if he plays his cards right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvonjunior Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? Canelo early I think, just so much better in every department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxing Stream Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? If Smith wins this one, it would be the upset of the decade! It would also be the controversy of the decade, but I love these types of wins and the storm that follows. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zute Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? Do not view this as an intriguing match, but anything can happen in boxing. I once was a big fan of Canelo, now I am fed up with him. But he still appears to have a strong fan base. They are the ones who have to get more out of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRingRules Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? --- Billy Joe is supposed to be on the undercard, Canelo's next opponent? Think about it and what it would mean to a GGG promotion down the line to get all the Brits in with the Mexicans. I think that fight is still in negotiations, but long term as opposed to purse bids, ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolboy Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? Obviously, canelo is going to win, but better take care of the Smiths. Do you remember Joe Smith Jr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cableaddict Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? Watching more of Smith recently, I honestly think he might have the skills to outbox Canelo. No chance in hell of a KO, but the guy is pretty slippery. I wouldn't actually bet money on this, but it also wouldn't surprise me at all. Sadly, he will have no chance of getting a UD in Vegas. Canelo is too much of a cash cow & will be protected like the Pope. Edited July 19, 2016 by Cableaddict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbox Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Re: Liam Smith vs Canelo Alvarez signed for September - Who U Pickin? Smith despite being a champion hasn't been tested enough to prove his skills. Thompson, Kilrain and Radosevic are not on that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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