What next, for Callum Smith?

[nitro5912]

If he is WBC diamond(a made up title for him in this tournament) then why not go and fight for the WBC full belt?

I can see Smith unifying the division and possibly making a play for all 4 belts. I just hope that Eddie doesn't go down the easy defence route.

We've dominated the SMW division throughout the last 15years or so. So why not go and continue that tradition. He could have an early January fight and then a big unification next summer at anfield.

[DrDuke]

If he is WBC diamond(a made up title for him in this tournament) then why not go and fight for the WBC full belt?

I can see Smith unifying the division and possibly making a play for all 4 belts. I just hope that Eddie doesn't go down the easy defence route.

We've dominated the SMW division throughout the last 15years or so. So why not go and continue that tradition. He could have an early January fight and then a big unification next summer at anfield.

Yeah, WBC is near for him. And unifying all 4? That sounds interesting too. I guess, it is pretty possible at the today's SMW scene in the sense of both match-making and level of opposition for Smith. In the further perspective he can even move up.

[Ossyrules]

Difficult to say

No need for the groves rematch

Ramierz would be a difficult sell

Degale needs to show us something that he’s ready to go at the top level

Eubank jnr has absolutely no decent wind to justify he is ready

Smith isn’t an easy sell for Eddie Hearn either. Sure he’s heavy handed so every chance you’ll see a knockout, but is there a big following for smith?

I see a couple of low key defences being lined up for him from matchroom before any big event for sure

[rd350lc]

It's unusual for there not to be any countrymen to challenge him , but the super middleweight scene is a bit poor at the moment .

Oh mate!
The British SMW scene right now is awesome. Best country in the world.
Groves, Smith, Eubank, Ryder, Fielding... Have you ever had 5 names like that all at once?
Edit: OK I should also mention Degale
That's 5 in the top ten, 6 in the top 20 and Parker coming up- I rate him

Groves and Degale are done mate , Fielding and Ryder are not at world level and we all know what happened to Rocky when he fought Smith .
Eubank is also fringe world level and probably the only toughish match for Smith.
You are probably too young to remember the days of Benn ,Eubank , Collins and Watson

[Ossyrules]

It's unusual for there not to be any countrymen to challenge him , but the super middleweight scene is a bit poor at the moment .

Oh mate!
The British SMW scene right now is awesome. Best country in the world.
Groves, Smith, Eubank, Ryder, Fielding... Have you ever had 5 names like that all at once?
Edit: OK I should also mention Degale
That's 5 in the top ten, 6 in the top 20 and Parker coming up- I rate him

Groves and Degale are done mate , Fielding and Ryder are not at world level and we all know what happened to Rocky when he fought Smith .
Eubank is also fringe world level and probably the only toughish match for Smith.
You are probably too young to remember the days of Benn ,Eubank , Collins and Watson

We regular fill 168 for some reason

We also had Calzaghe, Reid, woodhall, catley holding belts within a few years of this division

[rd350lc]

Oh mate!
The British SMW scene right now is awesome. Best country in the world.
Groves, Smith, Eubank, Ryder, Fielding... Have you ever had 5 names like that all at once?
Edit: OK I should also mention Degale
That's 5 in the top ten, 6 in the top 20 and Parker coming up- I rate him

Groves and Degale are done mate , Fielding and Ryder are not at world level and we all know what happened to Rocky when he fought Smith .
Eubank is also fringe world level and probably the only toughish match for Smith.
You are probably too young to remember the days of Benn ,Eubank , Collins and Watson

We regular fill 168 for some reason

We also had Calzaghe, Reid, woodhall, catley holding belts within a few years of this division

Yeah , that was what I was trying to say , take Smith out and it looks a bit poor at the moment considering how much we have dominated over the years with the great middle and super middles we've been blessed with
Just hope we've got some good lads coming through

[Counter-puncher]

It's unusual for there not to be any countrymen to challenge him , but the super middleweight scene is a bit poor at the moment .

Oh mate!
The British SMW scene right now is awesome. Best country in the world.
Groves, Smith, Eubank, Ryder, Fielding... Have you ever had 5 names like that all at once?
Edit: OK I should also mention Degale
That's 5 in the top ten, 6 in the top 20 and Parker coming up- I rate him

Groves and Degale are done mate , Fielding and Ryder are not at world level and we all know what happened to Rocky when he fought Smith .
Eubank is also fringe world level and probably the only toughish match for Smith.

I think Smith would be a horrible style match for Eubank, never mind I think he's fundamentally a better fighter. I think Smith would push him back and walk him down- Eubank's footwork and head movement aren't good enough to get away from the jab, which would just knock him back and keep him on the end of Smith's power. and I could easily see Smith timing him with that counter left as Eubank was lunging in wildly from the outside, I really think Smith would totally bludgeon Eubank.

[Coco]

I spy some easy defences ahead for him! Nevertheless I don't begrudge him getting financially secure but it would be nice to see some big fights.
I wonder how long he can make 12 stone for?

[rd350lc]

Oh mate!
The British SMW scene right now is awesome. Best country in the world.
Groves, Smith, Eubank, Ryder, Fielding... Have you ever had 5 names like that all at once?
Edit: OK I should also mention Degale
That's 5 in the top ten, 6 in the top 20 and Parker coming up- I rate him

Groves and Degale are done mate , Fielding and Ryder are not at world level and we all know what happened to Rocky when he fought Smith .
Eubank is also fringe world level and probably the only toughish match for Smith.

I think Smith would be a horrible style match for Eubank, never mind I think he's fundamentally a better fighter. I think Smith would push him back and walk him down- Eubank's footwork and head movement aren't good enough to get away from the jab, which would just knock him back and keep him on the end of Smith's power. and I could easily see Smith timing him with that counter left as Eubank was lunging in wildly from the outside, I really think Smith would totally bludgeon Eubank.

Do you reckon ? I think he could comfortably keep it long and just pick him off .
I should imagine due to his sheer physicality Smith would always look to take the centre of the ring and it must be a bloody nightmare to take that away from him .He must have reach over most Super middles.
We know junior is a tough lad though so I'm sure it would go some rounds .

[Counter-puncher]

Groves and Degale are done mate , Fielding and Ryder are not at world level and we all know what happened to Rocky when he fought Smith .
Eubank is also fringe world level and probably the only toughish match for Smith.

I think Smith would be a horrible style match for Eubank, never mind I think he's fundamentally a better fighter. I think Smith would push him back and walk him down- Eubank's footwork and head movement aren't good enough to get away from the jab, which would just knock him back and keep him on the end of Smith's power. and I could easily see Smith timing him with that counter left as Eubank was lunging in wildly from the outside, I really think Smith would totally bludgeon Eubank.

Do you reckon ? I think he could comfortably keep it long and just pick him off .

exactly- and in the process, totally bludgeoning him!

[nitro5912]

If he is WBC diamond(a made up title for him in this tournament) then why not go and fight for the WBC full belt?

I can see Smith unifying the division and possibly making a play for all 4 belts. I just hope that Eddie doesn't go down the easy defence route.

We've dominated the SMW division throughout the last 15years or so. So why not go and continue that tradition. He could have an early January fight and then a big unification next summer at anfield.

Yeah, WBC is near for him. And unifying all 4? That sounds interesting too. I guess, it is pretty possible at the today's SMW scene in the sense of both match-making and level of opposition for Smith. In the further perspective he can even move up.

I think he can unify all 4. If bomber can sell 20k for goodison for a vacant world title fight, then Smith can sell that for a unification, put on a semi decent under with fielding aswell and maybe take it to 30k.

I'd like to think, with the weak state of the SMW division, that Smith would want to become our first ever undisputed super middle. That would eclipse froch & calzaghe. Then move up.

[Andrew]

Fight the best fighters which will make him a lot of money.

He has been held back for over 2 years and now he is he best super middleweight in the world.

Only big fights now.

[Kilsby]

If he is WBC diamond(a made up title for him in this tournament) then why not go and fight for the WBC full belt?

I can see Smith unifying the division and possibly making a play for all 4 belts. I just hope that Eddie doesn't go down the easy defence route.

We've dominated the SMW division throughout the last 15years or so. So why not go and continue that tradition. He could have an early January fight and then a big unification next summer at anfield.

Yeah, WBC is near for him. And unifying all 4? That sounds interesting too. I guess, it is pretty possible at the today's SMW scene in the sense of both match-making and level of opposition for Smith. In the further perspective he can even move up.

I think he can unify all 4. If bomber can sell 20k for goodison for a vacant world title fight, then Smith can sell that for a unification, put on a semi decent under with fielding aswell and maybe take it to 30k.

I'd like to think, with the weak state of the SMW division, that Smith would want to become our first ever undisputed super middle. That would eclipse froch & calzaghe. Then move up.

Calzaghe has already unified all 4 belts with his win over Kessler a decade ago

[nitro5912]

Yeah, WBC is near for him. And unifying all 4? That sounds interesting too. I guess, it is pretty possible at the today's SMW scene in the sense of both match-making and level of opposition for Smith. In the further perspective he can even move up.

I think he can unify all 4. If bomber can sell 20k for goodison for a vacant world title fight, then Smith can sell that for a unification, put on a semi decent under with fielding aswell and maybe take it to 30k.

I'd like to think, with the weak state of the SMW division, that Smith would want to become our first ever undisputed super middle. That would eclipse froch & calzaghe. Then move up.

Calzaghe has already unified all 4 belts with his win over Kessler a decade ago

My bad, thought he missed one of the belts. Always thought Bute was holding one of the belts. But maybe that was during the super 6

[DrDuke]

Yeah, WBC is near for him. And unifying all 4? That sounds interesting too. I guess, it is pretty possible at the today's SMW scene in the sense of both match-making and level of opposition for Smith. In the further perspective he can even move up.

I think he can unify all 4. If bomber can sell 20k for goodison for a vacant world title fight, then Smith can sell that for a unification, put on a semi decent under with fielding aswell and maybe take it to 30k.

I'd like to think, with the weak state of the SMW division, that Smith would want to become our first ever undisputed super middle. That would eclipse froch & calzaghe. Then move up.

Calzaghe has already unified all 4 belts with his win over Kessler a decade ago

The was no IBF.

[jamamb]

callum is legitmately the best in the world. just a horrible handful to deal with. huge, hard hitting , very sharp hands upstairs and down/counter or leading, and stamina and durability seem on point. groves is a good puncher but his shots pinged off callum. maybe a bit slow footed and not much head movement but thats about it

too bad zurdo on a bum city diet and benavidez is obsessed with fighting ron gavril and doing coke. would like to see callum unfiy vs these types but not sure theyd be up for it. and now i think uzcategui is with top rank and will prob be stuck on there 'bum fight or in house' variety of scheduling

[Coco]

Actually the Super middle division is really light, decent paydays against Eubank and Degale, but there isn't much to really challenge him.
But there are some big fights against guys who would want to come down or go up.

[liamlion]

Oh mate!
The British SMW scene right now is awesome. Best country in the world.
Groves, Smith, Eubank, Ryder, Fielding... Have you ever had 5 names like that all at once?
Edit: OK I should also mention Degale
That's 5 in the top ten, 6 in the top 20 and Parker coming up- I rate him

Groves and Degale are done mate , Fielding and Ryder are not at world level and we all know what happened to Rocky when he fought Smith .
Eubank is also fringe world level and probably the only toughish match for Smith.

I think Smith would be a horrible style match for Eubank, never mind I think he's fundamentally a better fighter. I think Smith would push him back and walk him down- Eubank's footwork and head movement aren't good enough to get away from the jab, which would just knock him back and keep him on the end of Smith's power. and I could easily see Smith timing him with that counter left as Eubank was lunging in wildly from the outside, I really think Smith would totally bludgeon Eubank.

Exactly right. Eubank jr took a bad enough hiding off Groves. A fight against Smith would be suicide.

The truth is, Eubank should be fighting down at middleweight. He's disadvantaging himself, and potentially significantly, fighting at 12 stone. His brutish, slinging come forward style doesn't have the same impact against bigger men. When he then faces bigger men who can box he is destined to lose as he doesn't carry one-punch knockout power.

[Ruthless-RKO]

If he is WBC diamond(a made up title for him in this tournament) then why not go and fight for the WBC full belt?

It wasn’t a made up title for him. Smith was mandatory challenger before Jack fought DeGale. After he vacated, Smith and Dirrell was up/down negotiations. It was bound for USA, then the WBSS was announced and Smith thought he’d enter that instead. Some thought it was a longer route to get a world title because he could have fought for one in his next bout. Instead he’s entering an 8-man tournament. (at least it worked out for him, even though he’s technically got 1 world title).. since he was entering the tournament, the WBC said his first bout can be for the Diamond belt. Seeing as he was so patient and kinda gave up a chance become a wirld champion quicker.

Smith must have earned around £8m from the tournament. Arguably the best SMW in the world.. Ring Mag champion. Can fight for the WBC whenever he wants. He’s the A-side for any negotiations.

Did anyone see how happy Hearn was. WBSS helped build one of his fighters and he didn’t have to promote a single fight.

[samwbr]

What is carl Froch came back?

What?

[brilo33]

callum is use to fighting on the road now, go to america and do Ramirez , and fly the flag for Britain, i think smith is the best all round super middle weight that has come out of the uk and ireland ,

[samwbr]

What is carl Froch came back?

What?

To fite Callum smith

He retired 4 years ago.

[Noxy]

You think he’d travel?

Why not, although with Matchroom he may not need to

[Ruthless-RKO]

To fite Callum smith

He retired 4 years ago.

yeah I know.. but as a comeback big money fight. Will be massive payday and he is in good shape

Froch is happy retiring with that big Wembley win..

[samwbr]

To fite Callum smith

He retired 4 years ago.

yeah I know.. but as a comeback big money fight. Will be massive payday and he is in good shape

No