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Bugner vs. Smith: Prediction, Odds, Date, Stats

Joe Bugner (Aussie Joe) and James Smith (Bonecrusher) are scheduled to meet in a heavyweight bout on at the Carrara Indoor Stadium, Gold Coast, Australia. Let's take a look at the stats, odds of winning, and the prediction for this fight.

48
Dec 20, 1967
66-13-1
1
39 (48.1%)
193 cm
210 cm
17 cm
Orthodox
Apr 20, 1998
2m, 14d
4
Age
Debut
Record
Title Fights
KOs
Height
Reach
Ape Index
Stance
Last Fight
Layoff
Win Streak
45
Nov 5, 1981
43-15-1
4
31 (52.5%)
193 cm
208 cm
15 cm
Orthodox
Feb 25, 1998
4m, 9d
4
WBA
HV
w2
heavyweight
Saturday, 4 Jul 1998
Carrara Indoor Stadium, Gold Coast, Australia
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Joe Bugner vs. James Smith

Date

This fight between Joe Bugner and James Smith took place on 4 July, 1998 at the Carrara Indoor Stadium, Gold Coast, Australia.

Tale of the Tape

At 193 cm, both the fighters are of the same height. Despite being of the same height, Bugner has longer reach of 210 cm, which is 2 cms longer than Smith's 208 cm. Bugner also has a 2 cm ape index advantage over Smith.

Bugner is coming in to this fight with a record of 66-13-1 (39 KOs). His last fight was 2 months and 14 days ago against Bob Mirovic, which he won via 12 round split decision.

Smith comes in with a record of 43-15-1 (31 KOs). His last fight was 4 months and 9 days ago against Lynwood Jones, which he won via 8 round unanimous decision.

Both the fighters fight out of the orthodox stance.

On the day of the fight, Bugner will be 48 years and 3 months old. Smith will be 45 years and 3 months old.

Prediction and Odds

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After considering the both the fighters' stats and their performance patterns, the winning odds is calculated to be at 57-42 in favor of James Smith. Here is the prediction for Bugner vs Smith.

The chances of James Smith winning this fight is much higher. However, Joe Bugner still cannot be counted out.

Result

Joe Bugner defeated James Smith via 1st round RTD. Smith's 4 fight win streak comes to an end, and Bugner advances his win streak to 5. Bugner is now 67-13-1, and Smith 43-16-1.

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