Comments Thread For: Joe Smith: I Give Geffrard Credit For Taking Fight on Short Notice, He's a Tough Guy

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As BoxingScene.com first reported, WBO light heavyweight world champion Joe Smith will make his first title defense against an unlikely contender Steve Geffrard on Saturday, Jan. 15 at Turning Stone Resort Casino and LIVE on ESPN and ESPN Deportes (simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
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[mromano]

Was really looking forward to seeing Smith-Johnson. I will be at the fight next Saturday and hoping that I get to see a decent fight.

[Ropeydope]

Had to look this guy up, never heard of him. His last five opponents have 96 combined losses. I’m sure he’s well prepared. Smfh

[Cypocryphy]

Fan ****ing Tastic. The Smith Jr. vs Johnson fight was the one fight I was looking forward to this month, and now it's turned to absolute ****. If this guy makes it to the third round I'll fall out of my chair. They couldn't find a better opponent? Come on ... who knows, maybe this will be a Rocky moment

[4truth]

Had to look this guy up, never heard of him. His last five opponents have 96 combined losses. I’m sure he’s well prepared. Smfh

As prepared as he'll ever be. I just hope he doesn't hurt, he's out of his league here.

[Cypocryphy]

Jesus Christ! This guy has a fight tomorrow too!! He's fighting tomorrow and then Joe Smith Jr. next week? This guy isn't making it out of the first round.

[NC Uppercut]

The beginning of the set up by the Bobfather!

[jonnyc420]

Just a guy willing to sacrifice his brain for quick payday.

[YoungManRumble]

Jesus Christ! This guy has a fight tomorrow too!! He's fighting tomorrow and then Joe Smith Jr. next week? This guy isn't making it out of the first round.

I was thinking the same thing but surely they will cancel this in favour of the title shot...

Also, WTF is going on with your sig? What is that? I am terrified.

[PBR Streetgang]

I was thinking the same thing but surely they will cancel this in favour of the title shot...

Also, WTF is going on with your sig? What is that? I am terrified.

One of the articles mentioned he was preparing for a fight that was to happen around the same time and was in shape, one of the reasons for his selection.

Hopefully he can give a decent account for himself and avoid injury.