Saturday, February 23, 2013

Showtime Boxing Preview: Cornelius “K9” Bundrage and Ishe Smith

Cornelius Bundrage vs. Ishe Smith: Fight Time, Date, Live Stream




IBF Light Middleweight champion Cornelius "K-9" Bundrage (32-4, 19 KO) is one of the most entertaining fighters in the sport today, and he's set for his next title defense Saturday night, in his native Detroit, Mich.

Bundrage will defend against Ishe "Sugar Shay" Smith (24-5, 11 KO) and as is usually the case with Bundrage fights, there will be plenty of action.

Here's how you can watch the fight and some deeper analysis into the fighters and this matchup.


Cornelius Bundrage and Ishe Smith trade taunts at MGM Grand Detroit


When: Saturday, Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. ET

Where: Masonic Temple in Detroit, Mich.

TV: Showtime

Live Stream: Showtime Anytime Pay Service



BUNDRAGE VS.SMITH
CORNELIUS BUNDRAGE ISHE SMITH
5'6"                         5'10"
154                        154
APRIL 25, 1973        APRIL 22, 1978
39                        34
                        LAS VEGAS, NV
DETRIOT, MICHIGAN      LAS VEGAS, NV
ORTHODOX              ORTHODOX
WON 32 / LOST 4 / DRAWN 0 / KO'S 19 WON 24 / LOST 5 / DRAWN 0 / KO'S 11
 
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT


World Championship Boxing : Cornelius Bundrage v. Ishe Smith



In the Ring

K-9's style isn't pretty, but it has been effective.

He's extremely bulky in the upper body, and he throws each shot with the intent of taking his opponent out. He's a bit of an arm-puncher, but his arms are massive, and he applies constant pressure.

Bundrage doesn't have the greatest stamina, but he generally depends on having worn down or hurt his opponent with his pressure before that can trip him up.

He seemed to tire against Spinks in his most recent bout, but to his credit, he gained a second wind, and that surge of energy proved to be the boost he needed to finish the washed-up Spinks.

Here are highlights of Bundrage stopping Spinks in their first bout.