Nah you bugging. I've never slighted his boxing, just his political allegiances (however he may not have a choice tbh.) I don't like the Saudi shyt either, these boxers got no morals, but it is what it is.
I watch all his fights, in fact I've watched them all, and many of his amateur fights.
Just because I don't respect his support of bigotry doesn't mean I don't respect his fighting prowess.
A six month lay off for a root canal, it's a bold call that's for sure. I'll just leave it at that. I study fight prep, I take what I can and apply it where I can. Smith's camp was exceptional, Artur was behind the eight ball comparatively to his usual prep. They're the A-Side, a Top Rank darling, they made the call.
Yarde definitely had him out on his feet, I can screen grab two of the moments if you really want? He was saved by the bell in one of them. But that's cool, to his credit he regathered himself and got back on track with that great lean forward jab. But it was 50/50, much like many of the fights at 175, thats what makes it a great weight class.
But no way am I going to cheerlead him just because of his ferocious approach in prep and in the ring, at the end of the day imo, the science eventually beats power, one way or another. Check out Mattias the other week, classic example.
Imo this will happen with Capitano Bigot one day or another. He's kinda basic in a way.
..straight nonsense
