Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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Well would he?

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lefty
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Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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With Paul's fight with Abraham coming up this weekend alongside the valiant effort (even if he did pretty much lose every round) Rebrasse put up against Groves do you think Paul would beat Rebrasse?
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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Paul Smith at his best would IMO. Rebrasse was game and tough but the lack of power would mean Smith could put it on him and probably win a UD similar to Groves. I always think Euro champion is a strange one as when Rebrasse held the belt, there was arguably 6 fighters who could beat him just in England never mind the rest of Europe.
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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I think it'd be too close to call. Can't decide.
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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Nope. Would put good money on the Frenchman
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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Rebrasse wideish points in my opinion.
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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danamba7 wrote:Paul Smith at his best would IMO. Rebrasse was game and tough but the lack of power would mean Smith could put it on him and probably win a UD similar to Groves. I always think Euro champion is a strange one as when Rebrasse held the belt, there was arguably 6 fighters who could beat him just in England never mind the rest of Europe.
Serious question, when was Paul Smith at his best?
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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In my opinion Rebrasse is Groves' best legitimate win.

The DeGale fight obviously was on paper, but a great many had it as a draw or DeGale win and certainly warranted a rematch.

I don't think Smith would beat Rebrasse.
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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Maxsplit wrote:In my opinion Rebrasse is Groves' best legitimate win.

The DeGale fight obviously was on paper, but a great many had it as a draw or DeGale win and certainly warranted a rematch.

I don't think Smith would beat Rebrasse.
I thought Groves beat Degale by a point if I recall but it was very close.
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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Lenny wrote:
danamba7 wrote:Paul Smith at his best would IMO. Rebrasse was game and tough but the lack of power would mean Smith could put it on him and probably win a UD similar to Groves. I always think Euro champion is a strange one as when Rebrasse held the belt, there was arguably 6 fighters who could beat him just in England never mind the rest of Europe.
Serious question, when was Paul Smith at his best?
IMO At middleweight, around the time he lost at English title level to Steve Bendall.

For me he only moved up to 168lbs as it was a weaker division domestically until the rise of Groves & Degale, both of whom outclassed him.

I still wish him well though; I'd love it if somehow he managed to beat Abraham.
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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I'd favor Rebrasse but I think he was a fairly weak champion and I'd give Smith a realistic shot.
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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a fully prepared kenny anderson would beat that rebarasse..
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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Paul smith is very poor
Stopped inside 6
Roman7
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

Post by Roman7 »

I predict a early night look what groves and degale did to him. He as been eating spinach from big joe Gallagher and believes he as a chance , pain in a abundance for paul
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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Hearn will be making Rebrasse v Callum Smith next. As for Paul, good luck to him but even a shot AA has too much for him. Too strong and too experienced.
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Re: Would Paul Smith beat Christophe Rebrasse?

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dbf wrote:Hearn will be making Rebrasse v Callum Smith next.
That's a good fight. Maybe a bit too soon for Smith?

Rebrasse is going to get a lot of calls and could make some very nice money in his career. Tough guy, no punch, not a massive threat, has a style conducive to good fights.
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