Will Paul Smith ever post here again?

[Scottrf]

what did you expect from a guy like Smith?

Smith's one of the nicest guys you could meet. The likely scenario is that he's spending time with his friends and family pre-Christmas instead of lurking on a forum!

What a freak

[bennie]

I would like to see Paul back. He's done a lot in his career to date and has real wisdom to share. This is a man who, like Bernard Hopkins, nearly beat Jean Pascal.

[Counter-puncher]

I would like to see Paul back. .

indeed, I'm sure he will be.

[slapbangwhallop]

Some guys on here really do know how to embarrass themselves.

Have a good Christmas Smigga!

[Deno1986]

I would like to see Paul back. He's done a lot in his career to date and has real wisdom to share. This is a man who, like Bernard Hopkins, nearly beat Jean Pascal.

Wrong British Super Middleweight, Bennie.

[liamsmith88]

use r pathetic yano, havent use got nothin better to talk about, or got a life, a bird, ect. hes just lost his british title, the kind ov champion an nice lad he is, hes gutted, but, its christmass, he has a life, a family, hes havin a holiday, do use want him sittin on this listning to use, who havent got a clue, probly never put a glove on. give him a break, if he doesnt come back from this, then use can have a go at him, but wen he DOES come back, then we use will no the paul smith we all no.

[Scottrf]

You even type like a scouse ;;-)

But seriously most of the messages on here are of support, people just want to hear his opinions of the fight and his plans. Most are just interested but you can't get away from people wanting to kick someone when they are down, especially online where there are no consequences. He gets a decent enough time on boxrec though.

[beagleboy]

i still beleive paul smith will be a world champ.

At which sport ?

[el_grande_mauro_mina]

what did you expect from a guy like Smith?

Why are you called Robpalmer135 - is that how much you are worth in pence on ebay?

Paul probably has more pressing things on his mind like his kid's christmas - I am sure when he gets his mind back on boxing he will be back in here. No shame in his showing against DeGale - he showed a good chin, heart and toughness.

[Captain Hook]

use r pathetic yano, havent use got nothin better to talk about, or got a life, a bird, ect. hes just lost his british title, the kind ov champion an nice lad he is, hes gutted, but, its christmass, he has a life, a family, hes havin a holiday, do use want him sittin on this listning to use, who havent got a clue, probly never put a glove on. give him a break, if he doesnt come back from this, then use can have a go at him, but wen he DOES come back, then we use will no the paul smith we all no.

Chill out, Beefy. The vast majority on here are hugely supportive of Smigga. There are always a couple of people who have contrary, and occasionally daft, points of view but that's the internet - deal with it or don't log on.

x2

I always wondered how Scousers would spell "yous" :)

Was a bad loss for him, he'll dust himself off and be back. Seems an articulate and decent bloke, should enjoy his Xmas and then look to the future and climbing back up the ladder

[avidlemon]

I think what was frustrating for fans and Paul himself was firstly the stoppage. He's a tough and proud guy who would have wanted to see out the fight. Secondly I suppose would be the manner of the loss. In hindsight looking for the killer shot as opposed to sticking behind his boxing skills which he undoubtedly has was the wrong choice.
Paul will bounce back I am sure. He gave degale his toughest fight to date. I just think degales style was wrong for paul, his massive reach played a huge part in the victory. Looking forward to seeing Paul back posting on here and back in the ring

[kevo]

I always wondered how Scousers would spell "yous" :)

It's still a bone of contention amongst Scousers, there are some weirdos out there who spell it "Youse". Shocking, I know.

[Captain Hook]

The missus is from Wallasey, she says it now and again when her guard is down :)

[hurlock]

i think a forum is the last place he'll want to be :!:

he'll be back. this fight could have broke him & he might very understandably lose interest or come roaring back.... he prob dunno himself yet.

alan minter was undisputed middleweight champion & he'd of been classed on here domestic class before he won it as his record wouls suggest.

[lefthook82]

he'll be back as a fighter. He needs to utilise his strengths, develop a more sustained body attack and and to stop deluding himself that he is a puncher. He can then be like a Danny Williams of sorts, fight for a world title but mainly hang around the domestic scene. I think he beats everyone except Degale and Groves, Anderson might be a bit tough as well but he shoudl be able to overwhelm the rest

[palooka]

Smith seemed to enjoy posting on here. Every (most) boxer (s) believes that they will win. Paul Smith didn't cack himself and did his best but got beat. Vast majority get beat; least he lost to a very good fighter. I imagine he's a bit sick of hearing about it all and I'd fancy a break after training for ages then fighting and losing. He weren't a shrinking violet on here and can stand up to any barbs and critism. He's done nothing to hide away from; he entertained us! Did what he could and lost; not a massive deal.

[forcefraser]

cracking use of the word use

[whiskey]

What a weird thread.

The guy's got kids and probably flu if it's anything like our house !

For the record he should fight Groves next, not Degale.

[Bricks]

He didn't seem to take the defeat to Degale well from what I read. He said Degale was average and not very good. But Degale outclassed him in every round. I'm interested to hear whether or not he will come on and give Degale credit for his victory or will he have more excuses?

give the guy a chance mate. different people handle defeat in different ways. it takes time to get it straight in your head much less be able to post about it a few days later.

He doesnt "owe" any posts to anyone on here and i dont like how some people (not you) seem to want to have a go at him online in the safety of the net.
If we want blokes to come on here and post after a fight let them do it dont goad them

[lurkyshaka]

He didn't seem to take the defeat to Degale well from what I read. He said Degale was average and not very good. But Degale outclassed him in every round. I'm interested to hear whether or not he will come on and give Degale credit for his victory or will he have more excuses?

give the guy a chance mate. different people handle defeat in different ways. it takes time to get it straight in your head much less be able to post about it a few days later.

He doesnt "owe" any posts to anyone on here and i dont like how some people (not you) seem to want to have a go at him online in the safety of the net.
If we want blokes to come on here and post after a fight let them do it dont goad them

Good post.

[Exoddus]

At least the guy got in there and actually tried to win the fight. He wasn't good enough and got outclassed. He needs to look at the tapes with a decent trainer and try and figure out where he went wrong. Always aim to improve.

[freddydoesdallas]

He didn't seem to take the defeat to Degale well from what I read. He said Degale was average and not very good. But Degale outclassed him in every round. I'm interested to hear whether or not he will come on and give Degale credit for his victory or will he have more excuses?

give the guy a chance mate. different people handle defeat in different ways. it takes time to get it straight in your head much less be able to post about it a few days later.

He doesnt "owe" any posts to anyone on here and i dont like how some people (not you) seem to want to have a go at him online in the safety of the net.
If we want blokes to come on here and post after a fight let them do it dont goad them

Good post.

[TheGoods]

I like Smith. Seems a decent lad and is a quality fighter. No shame losing to DeGale. He won't be the last person who does so either by the looks of things. As has been stated he didn't cock or look for a way out but just wasn't good enough on the night. So what? Please remember gentlemen:

"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."

Merry Christas ya pack of radged b*stards!!!

[pdj]

I like Smith. Seems a decent lad and is a quality fighter. No shame losing to DeGale. He won't be the last person who does so either by the looks of things. As has been stated he didn't cock or look for a way out but just wasn't good enough on the night. So what? Please remember gentlemen:

"It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat."

Merry Christas ya pack of radged b*stards!!!

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[Chambers2]

I hope Smigga gets back on here and doesn't go to the way-side like numerous other boxers have done after a defeat. I'd imagine the heartbreak of losing his title is still too fresh for him to come on here and get quizzed by us nobheads.

I was surprised by some of his post fight comments, but that can also be put down to the above IMO


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