The Big Question: Will John Ryder upset WBA super-middleweight champion Callum Smith this weekend?

Dave Allen (Heavyweight contender)

I donโ€™t think John Ryder is big enough to beat Callum Smith, who, for me, is elite at 168 pounds and can go up to 175 and trouble everyone there. John is a top fighter, though, who is tough enough and clever enough to get the second half of the fight, which is where I think the fight may end.

Mickey Helliet (Promoter, manager)

I think Smith is in a class of his own at super-middleweight right now. This looks like a very tough assignment for Ryder. The only tactic I could see having any chance of causing Smith problems would be to close down the ring space and score with flurries at close quarters. But, as a betting man, I wouldnโ€™t be putting any money on Ryder here.

Dan Sarkozi (Super-welterweight prospect)

John Ryder is a quality boxer but Callum Smith appears to be a special talent. There arenโ€™t many boxers in and around the super-middleweight division I would give a chance of beating Callum.

Gary Logan (Former Southern Area champion, trainer)

Ryder is one of boxingโ€™s true gents. Callumโ€™s classy, too, and huge for the weight with those long dangerous levers of his. Johnโ€™s got to bring it to Callum to achieve any success. Problem is, the Liverpool man loves it close range too. Callum in seven for me, Iโ€™m gutted to say.

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