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Done the same poll before last years fight. Smith won the poll with 60% of the votes. As we all know the fight was close and could have gone either way but Smith got the nod. Who do yous think will win 2nd time round? Both have got new trainers and there is 2belts and bigger things to look forward too for the winner.

Think it will be very close again, but think Swifty will just nick it again

I picked Simpson to win the first fight, I thought he won the first fight, and I think he will win this fight--although I'm saying this without much confidence. I can, however, say with certitude that no matter what happens this will be a tight one.

It will be a close fight. Won't be suprised if a few people go for the draw.

52 million Englishmen 6 million Scotsmen who do you think will win the poll I know who'll win the fight thats all that matters!

billy nelson wrote:52 million Englishmen 6 million Scotsmen who do you think will win the poll I know who'll win the fight thats all that matters!

Was just giving the results of the last poll to see what the difference is this time around. As they say its only the both of them in the ring and nnot the supporters. I said Simmy last time round and am sticking with him again. It really is a 50/50 fight but

billy nelson wrote:52 million Englishmen 6 million Scotsmen who do you think will win the poll I know who'll win the fight thats all that matters!

Billy, I'm not trying to start a ruck here, but it's very narrow-minded of you to assume that we'll all vote on the basis of our nationality, not to mention somewhat insulting to the intelligence of the posters on here.
Please also don't forget there's a big difference on occasion between who you want to win a fight and who you think will win a fight

Best of luck to John, hopefully the judges pick the best man!

billy nelson wrote:52 million Englishmen 6 million Scotsmen who do you think will win the poll I know who'll win the fight thats all that matters!

You are from Essex!! You don't get anymore English than that!

NB: By the way, I think Simpson will win it - if he gets the decision in Liverpool is another matter.

Here we go again, Stephen got the decision in scotland, y didn't John get it,in his home town, both Warren fighters at the time. Stephen will win this fight clearly this time an people will start talk in about him again as one ov our top prospects/boxers. Billy, u sed all this before ther last fight, same old shit. John only threw 400 punches, u can't throw punches at some1 who doesn't let u an is not always ther to be hit.

Just wait till Wed, THE 0 IS GONNA GO! To much smoke being blown up peoples arses down there mate PS good luck in your own fight Liam.

Think they`re both top class pro`s, but just think Swifty looks class, not taking away from simpson thought his win over lindsay was top draw, and I think he comes across well when interviewed works hard and gives his all, I just think Swifty has classier work in and out. Will be a top fight can`t wait. When you next out Liam

john simpson has broke many a heart(boxing wise) and he'll brak hearts again. aw the best to the scouse boys but simpson has this.

liamsmith88 wrote:Here we go again, Stephen got the decision in scotland, y didn't John get it,in his home town, both Warren fighters at the time. Stephen will win this fight clearly this time an people will start talk in about him again as one ov our top prospects/boxers. Billy, u sed all this before ther last fight, same old shit. John only threw 400 punches, u can't throw punches at some1 who doesn't let u an is not always ther to be hit.

Boxings not always about who got the decisions beefy. Alot o people thought John won last time. Nae doubt your bro is a class boxer but i think Simmo will have him this time. Both were not at their best last time out. Is Stephen's hand awrite mate? I hope for a cracking . Best o luck tae both. Should be gid.

liamsmith88 wrote:Here we go again, Stephen got the decision in scotland, y didn't John get it,in his home town, both Warren fighters at the time. Stephen will win this fight clearly this time an people will start talk in about him again as one ov our top prospects/boxers. Billy, u sed all this before ther last fight, same old shit. John only threw 400 punches, u can't throw punches at some1 who doesn't let u an is not always ther to be hit.

Liam - that is not how it works and you know it - look at case 1: Hamed vs Robinson, though the fighters had the same manager and it was held 20 minutes from Robinson's house - Steve Robinson was the recipient of the biggest screwing in British boxing history. Who do you think FW sees as the future - Simpson or Smith? Who do you think he wants to win? Face it - Simpson has to knock him out to win this fight anywhere - Liverpool - doubly so.

Fat Git wrote:

liamsmith88 wrote:Here we go again, Stephen got the decision in scotland, y didn't John get it,in his home town, both Warren fighters at the time. Stephen will win this fight clearly this time an people will start talk in about him again as one ov our top prospects/boxers. Billy, u sed all this before ther last fight, same old shit. John only threw 400 punches, u can't throw punches at some1 who doesn't let u an is not always ther to be hit.

Liam - that is not how it works and you know it - look at case 1: Hamed vs Robinson, though the fighters had the same manager and it was held 20 minutes from Robinson's house - Steve Robinson was the recipient of the biggest screwing in British boxing history. Who do you think FW sees as the future - Simpson or Smith? Who do you think he wants to win? Face it - Simpson has to knock him out to win this fight anywhere - Liverpool - doubly so.

Good post lad. That's a prime example Simmo has to win big but FM is promoting. John is has made a career outta winning on the road. Never won a title fight in Scotland. Should be gid.

Fat Git wrote:

liamsmith88 wrote:Here we go again, Stephen got the decision in scotland, y didn't John get it,in his home town, both Warren fighters at the time. Stephen will win this fight clearly this time an people will start talk in about him again as one ov our top prospects/boxers. Billy, u sed all this before ther last fight, same old shit. John only threw 400 punches, u can't throw punches at some1 who doesn't let u an is not always ther to be hit.

Liam - that is not how it works and you know it - look at case 1: Hamed vs Robinson, though the fighters had the same manager and it was held 20 minutes from Robinson's house - Steve Robinson was the recipient of the biggest screwing in British boxing history. Who do you think FW sees as the future - Simpson or Smith? Who do you think he wants to win? Face it - Simpson has to knock him out to win this fight anywhere - Liverpool - doubly so.

Hamed punched the lips off Robinson and stopped him. Someone has been at the tins...

Im confident that simpson has it in the bag.
Both class acts tho.

TheGoods wrote:

Fat Git wrote:

liamsmith88 wrote:Here we go again, Stephen got the decision in scotland, y didn't John get it,in his home town, both Warren fighters at the time. Stephen will win this fight clearly this time an people will start talk in about him again as one ov our top prospects/boxers. Billy, u sed all this before ther last fight, same old shit. John only threw 400 punches, u can't throw punches at some1 who doesn't let u an is not always ther to be hit.

Liam - that is not how it works and you know it - look at case 1: Hamed vs Robinson, though the fighters had the same manager and it was held 20 minutes from Robinson's house - Steve Robinson was the recipient of the biggest screwing in British boxing history. Who do you think FW sees as the future - Simpson or Smith? Who do you think he wants to win? Face it - Simpson has to knock him out to win this fight anywhere - Liverpool - doubly so.

Hamed punched the lips off Robinson and stopped him. Someone has been at the tins...

I think what Fat Git meant was that Warren allegedly did a lot he could prior to the fight itself to pave the way for Hamed's success in it - it's been documented elsewhere that the Robinson camp felt the deck was stacked against them.
As you touch on, it was ultimately immaterial as the result would have been the same regardless, but Warren didn't display any neutrality around that fight, hardly surprising given Hamed was his 'cash cow'.

Should be a cracker whoever wins!

I fancy Simpson here, last time he tried to box TOO much and was most effective when putting the pressure on but doing it cleverly behind the jab and then working inside, the way he fought Lindsay was perfect, if he fights like that again with effective aggression working in behind the jab then I see him eeking out a close but clear decision. Smith will have success with his boxing skills but I see Smipson winning the decision!

Deserter wrote:

billy nelson wrote:52 million Englishmen 6 million Scotsmen who do you think will win the poll I know who'll win the fight thats all that matters!

Billy, I'm not trying to start a ruck here, but it's very narrow-minded of you to assume that we'll all vote on the basis of our nationality, not to mention somewhat insulting to the intelligence of the posters on here.
Please also don't forget there's a big difference on occasion between who you want to win a fight and who you think will win a fight

Isee your point mate wasnt ment like that sorry

billy nelson wrote:

Deserter wrote:

billy nelson wrote:52 million Englishmen 6 million Scotsmen who do you think will win the poll I know who'll win the fight thats all that matters!

Billy, I'm not trying to start a ruck here, but it's very narrow-minded of you to assume that we'll all vote on the basis of our nationality, not to mention somewhat insulting to the intelligence of the posters on here.
Please also don't forget there's a big difference on occasion between who you want to win a fight and who you think will win a fight

Isee your point mate wasnt ment like that sorry

No worries I'm a complete neutral on this one as while I'm English, I'm a fan of both fighters and their camps - most importantly it's good to see banter underpinned by mutual respect in the whole affair

Stephens a class act in and out the ring and has a nice family who i meet over in Belfast, the only thing we disagree on is whos the best man no suprise there then is there.i will be the first to shake his hand after the fight.

I thought Simpson won their first fight and he looked hugely impressive against Lindsay last time out.

I'm on Simpson at 13/8 outright and by stoppage at 10/1

smith wins for me far more comfortally and proves all the doubters wrong and the newwww........