Vanes Martirosyan vs. Ishe Smith
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Mike Burnell, Staff Writer
Vanes “Nightmare” Martirosyan (35-2-1, 21 KOs) takes on 37-year-old The Contender alumni, Ishe Smith (27-7, 12 KOs) in Jr. Middleweight action this Saturday.
Martirosyan has certainly had the stiffer competition as of late winning a 10 rounder over tough Willie Nelson and dropping a 10 rounder to Jermell Charlo who challenges for a world title this same evening.
He has certainly also gained valuable experience in a draw with slick boxer, Erislandy Lara.
Smith has never been stopped as a professional, however this will be the night that streak comes to an end, Martirosyan by late round stoppage.
Prediction: Martirosyan
Tony Calcara, Staff Writer
I like Vanes Martirosyan to win by knockout over Ishe Smith.
Prediction: Martirosyan
Kai Piercy, Staff Writer
I like Vanes Martirosyan to win on points here and bounce back from his defeat to Jermell Charllo. A bout I think he edged.
Ishe Smith is durable, with none of his seven defeats ending in stoppages.
But Martirosyan is considerably better and has the skills to cruise to a points victory. I can’t see it going any other way.
Prediction: Martirosyan
Sarah Gruber, Staff Writer
Neither fighter excites me much. I think this fight goes the distance; both are actually a good level of opposition for each other and need a win to stay relevant in the sports.
Let’s be honest here, we all are winners if Ishe Smith makes more meme-worthy faces! Who doesn’t appreciate Ishe face memes!?!
Prediction: Smith
Brent Herrin, Staff Writer
Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith (27-7, 12 KOs) will look to add another win to his record when he squares off against Vanes “Nightmare” Martirosyan (35-2, 21 KOs), Saturday night on the stacked Mayweather vs. Berto card.
Smith, 37, needs a win over Martirosyan in order for his career to keep moving forward. Martirosyan, 29, who lost via unanimous decision to Jermall Charlo in his last outing, will need a win over Smith if he hopes to land bigger fights down the road.
I think youth prevails in this one, and expect Martirosyan to cruise to victory.
Prediction: Martirosyan
Alex Burgos, Editor-in-Chief
There is nothing sweet about Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith. Vanes Martirosyan is an underachiever, and if he doesn’t dominate a well-past-his-prime Smith, I’m not sure where he goes.
I would like to see Martirosyan be active and force Smith to fight, which at his age he only does in spurts.
Prediction: Martirosyan
