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Joe Smith jr vs Callum Johnson should be a fan friendly fight, both can punch and neither are slick boxers so ill be shocked if this fight doesn't end by KO, maybe with some knock downs along the way.

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Tim Tszyu looks like a legit future star. Who he aligns with if he comes to the US will be interesting. I like what I see in Richard TorrezJr. Head Movement, Excellent Chin, and a Big Left Hand. I’m just hoping he refines and flushes out his technique. Can be a bit one handed at times. Maybe he’ll make his debut on that Fresno card in February, featuring Jose Ramirez. Another former Olympian from that area.

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Tszyu needs to align with someone soon. Fighting in AU on a Wed night [which was amazingly PPV] is doing nothing for him. Which is a shame, as I agree he looks to have genuine potential.

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I was very disappointed that his fight wasn’t available on ESPN+. Unlike his previous one.

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He should fight Liam Smith next. Decent money, a crossroads fight and will be well publicized.

Why Matchroom are bigging up Smith vs Vargas is beyond me!

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Agree on both counts. Smith would be an excellent next fight. Surprisingly, Tim is already 27 years old. 2022 should hopefully be a big year for him.

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Heading to Vegas for the fight. Is Crawford-Porter merch available at Mandalay or MGM Grand pre-fight?

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At Mandalay, not at MGM

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Just spoke with MGM Grand & Co. Store in MGM lobby. Merch. just arrived and will be on sale tomorrow. They said merch. only at Mandalay at event

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Any details on the weigh in for Crawford Porter card? Will fans be allowed to attend? Thank you.

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Closed to public unfortunately.

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Thanks again Dan.

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Is anyone really going to pay $40 to watch Martin vs Ortiz?

Johnson's a good guy/fighter, but in fairness he hasn't done enough to warrant a shot. His best recent win was against Buglioni- coming up for 4 years ago. WBO - Warren Boxing Organization.

Best fight news for me this week was the announcement of Avaneysian vs Vergil Ortiz.

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Extremely hard sell. Charles Martin in a PPV main event? OMG.

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Hell No! That whole FOX/PBC thing has felt like a glorified infomercial for over a year now.

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