American Joe Smith (28-3, 22 KOs), who owns the WBO light heavyweight title (up to 79.4 kg), claims that he was not surprised by either the course or the result of the fight on May 8 between Russian Dmitry Bivol (20 -0, 11 KOs) and Mexican Canelo Alvarez (57-2-2, 39 KOs).
Recall that Bivol unexpectedly defeated Alvarez on points, defending his WBA Super title at 79.4 kg.
“I thought Bivol had a great chance of beating Canelo,” Smith says. – Canelo is used to competing with aggressive guys, constantly trying to knock them out and go forward. But Bivol is a different type of fighter, he selectively strikes and moves. I assumed that the fight would turn out exactly the way it happened. ”
On June 18, Joe himself is waiting for unification with the WBC / IBF title holder from the Russian Federation Artur Beterbiev (17-0, 17 KOs).
Earlier, Dmitry Bivol made a prediction for the Beterbiev-Smith fight.