"That is ILLEGAL!"- Liam Smith forces Kerman Lejarraga to rewrap hands

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Tensions brewed backstage on Friday 20th May 2022 as Liam Smith, represent JJ Metcalf was unhappy with Kerman Lejarraga's handwraps... Watch our extended feature from the dressing room!
#LejarragaMetcalf #LiamSmith #Boxing

[@fatboy80]

Fair play Liam stood his ground respectfully

[@boxingstraighttalk6599]

Brown tongue 👅

[@fatboy80]

@@boxingstraighttalk6599 great 👍

[@BxngWorld]

He deffo did bro. By the way, I did a video on my channel which analyses how a fighter can beat "The Philly Shell" Defence... CHECK IT OUT!

[@roadmanscience6693]

He knew what he was doing was illegal cos if he thought it was fine why did he cut the wraps off before inspector had a look 👀. His body language when challenged screams I’ve been caught. Credit to Liam 🙌

[@fatboy80]

@@roadmanscience6693 100% you don't cut them off if you think it's legal

[@JamesBowering]

If he didn't know it was illegal then he wouldn't have taken it off before the officials came.

[@jamiejosh96]

Yep exactly, no way he didn’t know it was illegal

[@celtickid8847]

Cheating hoares

[@ignacioberasategui5481]

Then why would he say exactly what he had done to the official as soon as the official arrived? He just did not know and he decided to do as Liam told him to avoid problems... Don't be a karen, mate

[@thomaskendell8146]

'We're not trying to do anything illegal' he says as he cuts his wraps off 😂😂😂

[@JamesBowering]

@@ignacioberasategui5481 because he had a professional boxer watching him do it and a camera filming so he couldn't lie. I'm not your mate, idiot.

[@andyarmbar3509]

Well done for standing his ground and obviously gained a psychological edge

[@bgaffney05]

There is definitely supposed to be an official watching. Otherwise you have people putting solid objects in their hand wraps like Antonio Margarito or Luis Resto back in the 80s.

[@Lnch4ALion]

It would be ridiculous to just stand there and watch them cheat

[@ubuntuiqinisoofuna7852]

Definite “gamesmanship”. Naazim Richardson did it to Trinidad during his Hopkins fight. Except that Hopkins was the naturally bigger guy, and the fight was delayed because of 9/11. Therefore, Trinidad couldn’t fly back to PR and Hopkins left to Philadelphia. Considering all of that, Hopkins had the psychological edge…

[@BxngWorld]

He stood his ground like a champ. By the way, I did a video on my channel which analyses how a fighter can beat "The Philly Shell" Defence... CHECK IT OUT!

[@TheRaveMusicArchive]

@@bgaffney05 Resto ruined Billy Collins Jr after that night.

[@brianpotter149]

Judging by how fast he cut the wraps off once Liam called for the officials, he knew full well them wraps weren't legal.

[@operahouse8859]

He removed the wraps extremely fast. Freaking cheaters. Knows exactly what he was doing. All fighters should boycott fighting him. Him and his team will try to find illegal loopholes to gain an advantage.

[@kaziflows2936]

Maybe cos lisms been in more world championship bouts than him so.he respected his worfs

[@tylerhowerton8518]

Both of you do realize he instantly admitted to what he had done when the officials came to see if he in fact was doing something not allowed. That doesn’t sound like someone who was trying to be rude or take advantage seemed more like he didn’t know.

[@dirtsapient9638]

@@tylerhowerton8518 if he had really thought it was ok he would have waited on the officials to come look at what he had done and assumed they would give the ok. Instead he removed what he had done before the officials could see it. This is like standard behavior for even children when they have been caught doing something they know they shouldnt be doing, and are trying to get out of being punished for it. How gullible are you people?

[@tylerhowerton8518]

@@dirtsapient9638 but even children are smarter than to admit to it after having the evidence on the scene he admitted it right away didn’t attempt to discard the evidence sat in the same spot he said ok you don’t want it like that it’s illegal it’s ok we do it that way then cuts it off as if he didn’t need to have a fixed fight it was a genuine mistake some fights allow differ things in different places not saying this is the case but just saying he didn’t come off like a dick oh I’m right to me it seemed more casual

[@frank-ko6de]

What kind of commission allows them to do the wrapping without a representative around? Very incompetent.

[@totenfurwotan4478]

The dude questioning is the rep…

[@bmc6881]

the other teams trainer is allowed to watch them wrap their hands, an can demand that it can be rewrapped, just like here

[@alw1915]

@P N he technically is the rep in that hea representing the opposing side. What you're confused with or perhaps the original commentor is confused about is not having an "official" inspecting the wrapping of hands which is not entirely necessary if you have your opponents coach watching you wrap your hands. Since officials can be corrupt they may let things slide whereas its highly unlikely your opponents coach is corrupt.

[@eatmyshortsman926]

Lots of places

[@adanis0197]

Whole sport is corrupt to the core, infact all sports involving big money are.

[@markjenkins464]

Massive respect to Liam. He knew his shit. He was classy and determined, but classy. Excellent resolution

[@AliazBeatz]

@old man strength Liam Smith is a pro boxer who will be fighting Chris Eubank JR soon

[@user-mj8bm8ri2l]

Well said.period

[@BertBobRobert]

“He was classy and determined, but classy” - some guy on KZbin, 2022.

[@markjenkins464]

@Bert Bob Robert what a stupid comment. Your sarcasm basically says ALL online commentd, regardless of anything are invalid and have no value to them.

[@BertBobRobert]

@@markjenkins464 How do you deduce that? It’s clear that I simply found your “he was classy and determined, but classy” comment quite amusing. It’s not the most well-constructed piece of prose, is it?

[@ninjasrose1653]

They knew exactly what they were doing.

[@BxngWorld]

Trust me, CHEATERS. By the way, I did a video on my channel which analyses how a fighter can beat "The Philly Shell" Defence... CHECK IT OUT!

[@TAYLORGANG116]

Yup

[@snowybooooy]

not talking about the cheating side of it but god damn what is that bulge? swelling or a broken bone? 2:05

[@ninjasrose1653]

@@snowybooooy Broken mate.

[@AlexPalletteBoxing]

You obviously don’t know anything about boxing. The commission should’ve always been present.

[@barreraboyz]

Imagine how much this happens on lower levels, it's really dangerous for those facing cheaters

[@BxngWorld]

Trust me, it is truly dangerous. By the way, I did a video on my channel which analyses how a fighter can beat "The Philly Shell" Defence... CHECK IT OUT!

[@MrMongoose221]

Well and they said they always do it like that is also worrying

[@ATLJonathan]

Doesn’t matter if you can fight you can fight. It’s called hit and don’t get hit

[@ernestocarrillo7]

Cheaters like Many Pakroids Punkiao boxing’s biggest BISHASSMF.

[@sicksideworldwide1599]

Luis Resto that dirty bastard 1983 poor Billy Colin's R.I.P

[@BID94]

“We’re not trying to do anything illigal” no mate u just got caught 😂

[@shaunmcnally2267]

Liam Smith will be a very good trainer one day. He's exactly the type of bloke you want in your corner for situations like this. Knows all the tricks in the book, you won't get seen off with this type of experience in your corner. I remember hearing Andy Lee speak about when he fought Chavez they played all sorts of games with him, but because Emmanuel Steward wasn't there, he knew no better. If Manny was there he was strong enough to say "no, we're not doing that". This is invaluable

[@boxingstraighttalk6599]

You want him up ya bum you lad

[@NelsonVanDweller]

Fight with lee shouldve been called off. It was a roided up lhw against a middle weight.

[@BxngWorld]

He acc would my bro. By the way, I did a video on my channel which analyses how a fighter can beat "The Philly Shell" Defence... CHECK IT OUT!

[@miguelmondragon5435]

Wasn't Emmanuel his trainer for that fight

[@shaunmcnally2267]

@@miguelmondragon5435 He was but he wasn't around until the day of the fight I believe, I think he was busy training Wlad in Austria, but still flew in to corner Lee for the fight

[@mitchsanderson8206]

Liam Smith taking absolutely no shit from these cheaters. Hopefully any future Lejarraga opponents do this.

[@BxngWorld]

That is the best way to do it my bro. By the way, I did a video on my channel which analyses how a fighter can beat "The Philly Shell" Defence... CHECK IT OUT!

[@tkf3478]

Cheater is a strong word but I understand what u meant

[@3ng0w]

No wonder kerman been ko’ing people stackin his gloves 🤣

[@John_Wood_]

does it make that much difference?

[@Lgarcia0419]

@@John_Wood_ huge difference

[@CBDFlowerReviewer]

@@John_Wood_ well obviously otherwise it'd be allowed

[@glasschin871]

@@John_Wood_ yeah massive difference, makes the bandage more like a cast.

[@bradleywilson5641]

@@John_Wood_ well yeh rock hard like bricks in your hands

[@frederickthomas4597]

Why doesn't an official stay there to see the wrapping?

[@1983robbo]

Suppose the “official” takes a back hander…

[@Last_Chance.]

Because a member of the opposite team is there to watch.

[@OuchPleaseNoooo]

@@Last_Chance. But why wouldn't an official stand by as well? They came when called so what were they doing instead of being there anyway? In a hospitality suite racking up the bar tab?

[@jose-Maki]

@@Last_Chance. in any decent boxing country there is an oficial there the whole time and a member of the team

[@HNXMedia]

@@Last_Chance. Exactly right. As long as there is a member of the opposing camp watching, the official (i.e. inspector) is not required to be present but must be available to respond. These casuals who have never been to a real event (or worked in the industry) are clueless. There are typically 1 or 2 inspectors "in the back" during an event and an entire card worth of fighters getting wrapped at the exact same time. Please explain how 1-2 people are supposed to watch upwards of a dozen fighters getting their hands wrapped. They can't. The inspectors here did exactly the right thing. The camp complained, they responded, addressed the issue and moved on. He was exactly correct to call this out. Stacking has been illegal as long as I can remember. Good on him for sticking to his guns.

[@RyanGRyan1985]

So they've been getting away with that every fight then?

[@eoghanosullivan7032]

Ah no that was the 1st time they done it 🤦‍♂️

[@TB.....]

@@eoghanosullivan7032 No....he admitted they've done it multiple times. Didn't you watch it?

[@JohnSmith-cs7jg]

@@TB..... it’s called sarcasm you Wally.

[@saifmohamed4126]

It depends on the state. Some states allow stacking some don’t.

[@sbrother176]

Exactly they just admitted to it. He knew it was illegal and played dumb. Look how fast he unwrapped before the officials came in.

[@rene1000]

The biggest thing to me is why the hell wasnt a comission official in there in the first place to also be monitoring the hand wraps? Stacking is allowed in some places and not in others so its really on the trainers to familiarize themselves with the rules wherever they are fighting. Liam did well here to make them rewrap

[@scouser97]

And thay why you always have someone in the opposition dressing room

[@Kratos-005]

Liam knows his stuff. If he says it’s illegal, it’s illegal.

[@boxingstraighttalk6599]

Brown tongue

[@droopslondon6270]

@@boxingstraighttalk6599 why say your mums name ?

[@boxingstraighttalk6599]

@@droopslondon6270 I didn't I said your name numb nuts

[@burthectorcummings6732]

@@boxingstraighttalk6599 what have you been licking to get a brown tongue naughty naughty tee hee hee

[@WhitePeopleAreAnnoying]

Ksi would beat Liam,

[@johnweenus3939]

The official looked genuinely annoyed that he was called in haha. “Yeah it’s not allowed now let me get back to my mound of coke, it’s fight night for gods sake”

[@jasminen3355]

😂😂

[@Garanon5]

@@jasminen3355 I read this in a British accent and laughed. good one!

[@dontaskme7004]

That's what Trinidad used to do, and if you wet it when you're finished then the gauze expands which pulls the tape tighter, making it even harder. Plus the water adds weight.

[@citystyleboxing8234]

You took the words right out of my mouth with Trinidad.

[@skippern7059]

Did I see Margarita hiding In the corner

[@kstbox7749]

Also makes you slower but not as relevant as the weight factor of course. He’s basically just admitted to cheating in all his previous bouts 😂

[@shahjaa4944]

Can't believe Trinidad got away with it

[@luisvisaldenromero8814]

I think it's Legal in some states like Las Vegas when Hopkins corner make rewrap Trinidas hands it was illegal in New York and by the way that fje same method Canelo use and Paquiao used to fight if you Mention Titos names you have to talks about the others doing it,Nobody says nothing to Canelo because he is the pound for pound Star and if they complain that will mean not getting their pay day ticket lottery

[@skylabx2000]

out the gate they were like nope can't do that, good on Liam for putting them straight, it's your health and possibly your life on the line everytime they climb in the ring no extra advantage is allowed.

[@BxngWorld]

They were cheating my bro. By the way, I did a video on my channel which analyses how a fighter can beat "The Philly Shell" Defence... CHECK IT OUT!

[@jose-Maki]

Crazy that he gets to wrap his hands with no official around

[@jabjabgrab123]

It's a joke mate. When need inspectors on site when erecting buildings but not when wrapping weapons on hands to potentially do serious damage to someone's health

[@jose-Maki]

@Quite frankly, I just don’t give a damn what does this have to do with eddie im sure he would favour metcalf anyway. This is down to comission

[@ryanwilkins7080]

Think the general thing is one person from the other team watches the wrappingof hands

[@jose-Maki]

@@ryanwilkins7080 the commision sees everything thats why the wraps are signed and gloves once lace up also signed on the tape. There is a guy from the commision or board always in the ring between rounds checking the corners work

[@magnetmannenbannanen]

could have put a horseshoe in there , noone would have known.

[@superk6487]

Well done Liam and brings any wins this guy has into question when his guy is saying that’s how he always does it

[@brianbyrne7271]

In the build up to the fight Darren barker was saying this guy has power in both hands! No surprise now considering the guy rapping his hands said he has been rapping hands illegally all the time.

[@bobmarley9712]

Different rules different areas

[@chuckflynn9357]

It's not that big a deal, different governing bodies have different rules with "stacking"

[@BxngWorld]

He did well here. By the way, I did a video on my channel which analyses how a fighter can beat "The Philly Shell" Defence... CHECK IT OUT!

[@best-bullysscotland1016]

I was thinking that you wouldn't be pleased if you had already taken a L from him if that rule was in place because it sounded like he raps them like that always

[@Foralluhaterz]

Why arent officials present when wrapping?

[@travisthechimp7857]

Actually....@2:02, that hand looks like it needs a good rebreaking, resetting followed by a plaster cast, not hand wraps.

[@superk6487]

Did look like he had something implanted into the top of his hand lol..Or never healed from damage

[@dustinrobinson58]

Looked smashed to me

[@David_Mc_Our_God_Reigns]

Well done Liam your a top top man

[@harrycallahan9143]

"I taped his hand, brick then taped, wrench then taped and bowling ball then taped, I've done this in all his previous fights and never had any trouble"

[@ChibiBoxing]

This happens all the time sadly, specially in places like Spain where regulations are not straight. No officials while wrapping is preposterous.

[@SparkThaMetal]

Spanish are corrupt as hell and they passed that on to their colonies too

[@JuaniKo94]

Quieres bolsa?

[@YAH995]

Great job with the transparency guys! You're filming bts stuff and when something like this happens, you got it all on tape. Some proper "two birds with one stone"-shit

[@BxngWorld]

THATS SOME BS BRO! By the way, I did a video on my channel which analyses how a fighter can beat "The Philly Shell" Defence... CHECK IT OUT!

[@Unknown-mm9oq]

"I've never had this problem before and I've been in many title fights" Wow! I have a feeling KO artist Lejarraga isn't going to be getting as many KOs going forward.

[@trizzyboi11]

Where can I look you up then ?

[@michaeldavenport8112]

😂

[@bruceleez5292]

I am a 50 time 10 weight class undisputed champion IBO ABC ATF FBI WBO WWF WCW NFL NHL MLB NBA belts all mine, been doing this shit since 1932

[@mickymack8595]

I'm the best there was the best there is and the best there ever will be & iv never seen this before only 3 r 4 times

[@user-ph1cd6ri7t]

I’m the greatest and never had this problem

[@lozkina]

Great piece this a real insight behind the scenes , need to see more videos showing what goes on behind the curtains

[@Chris_Andre_Boxing]

Stacking isn't illegal everywhere. It's allowed by the Nevada State Commission for instance and Canelo was allowed to wrap his hands like that for GGG 2. It's basically combining gauze and tape and stacking it to create like a synthetic cast. It should not be allowed anywhere in my opinion. It's like having knuckle dusters on beneath the gloves!

[@MylotheMask]

I didn't realize that was legal in some places. I assumed it was illegal everywhere! Wow. That's what Antonio Maragrito done when he burst open Miguel Cottos face, packed or stacked his hands. It shouldn't be allowed anywhere!

[@Chris_Andre_Boxing]

@@MylotheMask I actually think the accusation with Margarito is that he had plaster in his wraps, which is different to stacking. Stacking your are not using material that isn't usually used, but you combine material (gauze and tape) that you're not allowed to, and put it together in a way that isn't allowed.

[@coryparni3620]

Yep , he had plaster

[@MylotheMask]

@@Chris_Andre_Boxing ahh ok, it was while ago, it's bizarre how such a high profile fight like that, that someone from Cottos camp never noticed that taking place?

[@Chris_Andre_Boxing]

@@MylotheMask it was never actually proven though right? As you say it was a long time ago so I can't remember all the specifics but I believe it's something that was a suspicion based on something they say in photos after he removed the gloves. The wraps looked cracked or something, in the way plaster board cracks. As you say, it's very unusual for someone not to notice. If they had powered plaster on the gloves, maybe it hardened in the glove with sweat? Who knows

[@The_Hater_AKA_Truth_Teller]

This is why Clenelo Alvaroidz has all of his big fights in Vegas or Texas because stacking is legal there. Should be illegal everywhere with no exceptions.

[@TheBoxingRealm]

If its legal then there isnt a issue casual. He doesnt make the rules for a specific state. Either follow the rules or dont. Pale casual

[@The_Hater_AKA_Truth_Teller]

@@TheBoxingRealm Hi Ricardo. Still upvoting your own comments like an insecure little fanboy I see. Your channel is a joke, all these 💉 mark videos yet your king has also been pictured with them all over his individual abs + his adult head has literally grown. HGH Alvaroidz 🤣

[@TheFlyrodder68]

This trainer/wrapper knows what stacking is and that's exactly what he has admitted doing for many fights. That is illegal and he should be accountable for all those fights he wrapped. That is criminal what he's admitted to doing. Those fighters at the receiving end of those stacked fists could've been permanently and seriously hurt with such a weapon.

[@roryt1983]

It’s legal in Vegas and Texas

[@damian7070]

Could someone explain it ?

[@hellscream342]

It's not dangerous to fighters to stack. It's done on most amateur circuits as it's legal in most. It's So fighters experience less boxer breaks at the start of there career.

[@chroniccomplainer3792]

Your an idiot. The only factor is mass. It makes no difference in the punch if theres bandage - tape - bandage - tape. Or double bandage and double tape. It will weigh the same and have the same effect on a punch. Ppl in the comments acting like its plaster...

[@AfrewSpines]

@@hellscream342 Wrong.

[@piquitomonoloco]

Man you could see the anxiousness in that man's face increase with every second when the trainer wasn't gonna let him go.

[@sbrother176]

He just admitted they've been doing stacking in all of their previous professional fights. Wtf that should be an automatic disqualification.

[@amc599]

Crazy eint it, people thought he had power but maybe it was just his hand wraps. I question all his wins now 🤔

[@sbrother176]

@@amc599 exactly 💯. And him losing this fight with his punches having no effects proves it.

[@GuyFromTheSouth]

Because its legal in some places. Yall havent a clue lol.

[@amc599]

@@GuyFromTheSouth LOL funny how he cut them off before any official could even get there. If he believed he was correct he would have never removed them. He said he’s never heard of ‘stacking’ 🤣🤣🤣. You must be extremely gullible

[@tkf3478]

No nonsense Liam. U earned my respect pal. Even with the language barrier, both side were able to agree amicably. Respect to both parties

[@nathanhodges6743]

Language barrier come on he's only from Liverpool gone a bit far there .🤔

[@ernestocarrillo7]

Did you just pay respect to the cheating team?

[@zongyang4707]

Liam and his family has been in multiple Championship fights...Im sure he knows what he is talking about...

[@JK-lc5hk]

A very well spotted and respectful challenge from Liam!

[@paulmccormack4972]

Liam knows his stuff there should have been a official person there watching too I would think 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@djdillion1]

Well done liam 😃😃. Always like this guy 👊🏽

[@juancl3651]

Where the hell is the commission? They should be watching the hand wrap

[@isaiahrosser6073]

A boxing coach saying he doesn’t know what stacking is..and then Liam explains it to him multiple times and he still says yea but idk what stacking is clear red flags

[@straightouttacornwall]

Stacking is totally allowed. In the film Kick Boxer the reigning champion 'Tong Po' clearly dips his wraps into molten wax and then into broken glass and Van Damme doesn't kick up a fuss about it. If Van Damme thinks its OK then its OK.

[@poundtrader1414]

for those who don't understand, you can wrap your hands in a way that can make your punches feel like concrete cinder blocks and can cause serious harm to the other fighter.

[@Ladjoke]

Could you explain exactly how it works?

[@notd0ll109]

This is allowed in Texas and Nevada so you’re saying you can punch with the equivalent of cinder blocks in those two states? Don’t act like you know more than you do.

[@poundtrader1414]

@@notd0ll109 ok sir

[@machinech183]

@@Ladjoke Essentially using multiple players of tape and bandage you can add stiffness to the hand and wrist that would not normally exist. There is a fine line between protective wrapping and wrapping in such a way as to give added impact. They absolutely want fighters to have every safety they can, but they do not want them to enhance their ability to damage one another beyond their natural talents and ability.

[@gerardamoia6997]

@@notd0ll109 so...doing something you know could kill someone is okay though? You're a fuckin real piece of work my guy. 🤡

[@ANDREWBELLO]

Well done for standing his ground

[@JohnDoe-nt1sv]

No wonder this guy Ko Bradley skeete in 4 seconds. Trainer has been doing that his whole career… how can you not know this is illegal?

[@1of123]

He’s right you can’t stack.

[@AzH1988UK]

Good old Liam. And a great fighter to watch absolutely loves a war

[@boxingstraighttalk6599]

Brown tongue 👅

[@HassanMohamoud-lg2xw]

@@boxingstraighttalk6599 you good?

[@boxingstraighttalk6599]

@@HassanMohamoud-lg2xw I'm good, you good?

[@jjr5016]

So if Liam wasn’t there then they would’ve been fighting a title fight with illegal wraps? Surely there should be people hired specifically to make sure fighters and trainers are not cheating, people can get seriously hurt with illegal wraps and tampering. Shocked this video even gets published as it’s embarrassing that it takes a current boxer to call out cheating and not proper officials.

[@jjfw4098]

Each fighter has a member from his team in the opponents dressing room to watch the hands being wrapped so that no one cheats...that's what's happening here bro

[@maodijong3661]

The officials are supposed to watch the hand wrapping actually, and then sign off on it. Those old guys corrupt as hell.

[@jjfw4098]

@@maodijong3661 Na that's not correct I've literally just told you how it happens. The member from each fighters camp goes in the opponents changing room to watch them get wrapped.

[@maodijong3661]

@@jjfw4098 you dumb f%£##^ did i dispute that? However in a world sanctioned fight, a representative of the sporting body must also be present, they then sign the wrap and the gloves are put on. Anyway didnt mean to curse, im just straight gangster.

[@Atmos486]

You act like stacking is a huge scandal lol. As other comments have pointed out, stacking is legal in many countries or states, depending on the region. So no stacking isn't going to kill anyone or make someone a massive cheat.

[@whatsnottohike]

As a trainer, one of the first things you learn is how to wrap gloves and stacking is always told is illegal. Admittedly, the guy seemed genuinely surprised it was being questioned so I don't think he was cheating but it does make you wonder how many others don't know this simple rule.

[@Lovegun.]

By not knowing the rules in a professional setting, that is just as bad as cheating. Incredibly negligent.

[@andrew_l1900]

He knew it was illegal which is why he cut it off and started again before the commission guys got there.

[@rickunknown5744]

Everyone that has boxed should know how to wrap hands. First time I put gloves on I got showed how to wrap them correctly. He definitely knew what he was doing.

[@ericktellez7632]

Its more complicated than that, several regions and organizations allow different forms of wrapping bandages, there are some states in the US such as Nevada that does allow stacking on the wraps, while Texas does not.

[@vector8310]

A trainer who doesn't observe the opponent's hand wrapping is committing malpractice.

[@boxingstraighttalk6599]

Check you out judge rinder

[@ViicSee]

hopefully there's an official keeping an eye on them going forward, shouldn't even be allowed to wrap their hands without one present

[@BdeJJG]

Goodjob by liam, that makes me proud and happy, I cant believe theres no comission watching and just liam. You put your life on the line, should be even playing field. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@strafer8764]

He doesn’t know what stacking is while doing stacking.

[@gianlucadelgadopires2882]

Beefy is a great of British boxing. He has never disappointed people inside and outside the ring. Chapeau!

[@boxingstraighttalk6599]

How do you know? His missus might never orgasm

[@adzlespaul1]

Nice one! Liam takes no BS.

[@plasticcolorproductions1179]

Safety and fairness!! Good guy protecting his fighter!

[@wesleyselkridge2197]

If he thought what he was doing was legal thrn why did he take it off after being confronted. Surely if he thinks he's in the right he'd stick to his guns. Knew he'd been rumbled.

[@juanc1908]

Para no tener una discusión por una estupidez.. el tape de más del vendaje únicamente vale para proteger más. En nevada, Texas, mexico, en España con la federación española si es el legal. La pelea es en españa el problema es que era por un título de la wba y seguramente dicho oficial no estaba interesado en que se permitiera pero en muchos sitios si el legal

[@amc599]

@@juanc1908 over something stupid? Lol this is cheating and adding solid padding to your knuckles which can cause huge damage. No wonder he has so many knockouts. He’s been cheating his whole career. This is very bad and wrong!

[@lukebc7508]

He knew it was illegal and they were trying it on. You can see how mangled the guys hand is probably from multiple hand fractures, which is why they were stacking for added protection.

[@bobbyknox9258]

It's not illegal in some places around the world.

[@kieranhardy581]

@@bobbyknox9258 ah that's okay then......🙄

[@zackwilson1124]

Was wandering if anyone else noticed old mates hand with an egg ontop of the wrist.

[@neilboxer24]

Well played Liam, he may have stopped metcalf had he wrapped them incorrectly. I doubt it but it might be the secret to the power in both his hands. Makes me wonder why he wasn’t being watched over while wrapping the hands

[@snowybooooy]

not talking about the cheating side of it but god damn what is that bulge? swelling or a broken bone? 2:05

[@neilboxer24]

Ganglion cyst maybe?

[@oand10]

@@snowybooooy yo fr what is that

[@combat_corp]

Some commissions in the USA actually permit "stacking" though not many. It is actually very common in training wraps as well though most boxers wear bigger gloves when they spar compared to a bout. Tons of trainers put pre-wrap on and then put tape on the pre wrap THEN start the main wrap of gauze and then tape to cast it. Some commissions have crazy rules about wrapping hands but from wrapping hands myself, I think the standard gauze tape done works for everyone. It wouldn't shock me if in Spain that this is legal but I don't know. I have seen tons of kickboxers from Holland use this method too.

[@GabeGettinRich]

Thing is, that’s not on Liam. The commissioner was supposed to be present for hand wrapping either way.

[@freemindthinkerezrapound5071]

Of course he knew exactly what he was doing and will do it again in the future where other coaches don't look out enough for their fighters

[@deanparkinson3677]

if he was confident it was legal then he wouldnt have cut it off before the official came lol

[@lsfearls]

The look on that fighters face when he realized he wasn't get stacked was golden. There is a clear, valid reason for this.

[@EmbedGolf]

Which is ?

[@ericc.4292]

I like that Liam let the other guy explain himself to the officials and didn't butt in at any point.

[@garybriers4986]

Damn. Guy admitted to stacking in other fights.

[@momuqtadir46]

Well done to Liam! On a side note: in addition to rep from opposing team, shouldn't there have also been a person from the commission overseeing the hand wrapping whilst it's happening?

[@Dknstruktd-Art]

Don't think so, it's up to the opposing team to monitor it

[@gabhandebrun1871]

Yep a rep from the commission should also be there but in smaller fights sometimes there not so it up to other fights corner

[@BxngWorld]

He did well here bro and right. By the way, I did a video on my channel which analyses how a fighter can beat "The Philly Shell" Defence... CHECK IT OUT!

[@Boufonamong]

Think that's in las Vegas but not sure

[@bernazuloagaegana7352]

..and judges also, not ? Kerman was robbed !! English mafia..

[@Biotoze]

Sounds like he knew exactly what stacking was.

[@batwings80]

I can see Liam Smith do the manager gig, not trainer. He's got a real brain in his head, he's tough as teak and he thinks even better under pressure. Ideal management material!

[@epotj599]

“I didn’t know, we have done this before and no problem” so this isn’t the first time you cheated

[@balke7935]

That’s a hand that’s been busted a few times… might even be damaged there tbh, I don’t think they were deliberately trying to break rules, they’ve just fought under different bodies and officials.

[@SERBIA1389SERBIA]

I think they tryed to stabilise that hand with tape and thats not ok

[@balke7935]

@@SERBIA1389SERBIA it is ok, just not by stacking/layering… it has a lamination type effect. As beef said they can use as much bandage then tape as they want, just not stacked.

[@swiftlessytvlogs5637]

@@balke7935 I gotta ask out of curiosity what difference does it make if you stack it opposed to putting bandage then tape

[@matthiasthulman4058]

His hand looked awful. I was wondering if anyone else saw that

[@kevmccormick1767]

@@swiftlessytvlogs5637 stacking it like that can make the hands feel a lot harder thus punches feel like your being hit with concrete bricks.

[@evanortiz7440]

Is it me or does his hand have a bump after they cut the wrap off

[@georgedoyle5498]

Was thinking exact same thing

[@michaelbrandon1222]

The commission is suppose to be there watching the hands get wrapped wtf lol

[@tastygravy6880]

Well done Liam, the Smith brothers know boxing guys, if they say something is wrong, please listen to them.

[@andrewtolmie7807]

Tell that to canelo

[@blackholesupersloth3276]

Handled like pros. No need for bullshit.

[@friedrichs.8004]

Fairplay is important. Good that he stood his ground.

[@garyarmstrong5863]

He knew it was illegal he couldn't get it off quicker before the officials came in.. If he's done that all his other fights no wonder he was hard to beat in Bilbao

[@danielgabarrigabarri7177]

Totalmente de acuerdo

[@FIONA21ful]

Naughty naughty Stacking.

[@stoplightbandit3965]

you can clearly see the damage to his hand , hence thats why he tried double wrapping

[@amc599]

Lol wtf ….this is cheating and adds huge power to shots! His hand wrapper admitted to doing it in the past. Now I question his power and ko wins.

[@eriksellares3431]

@@amc599 Stacking at the wrist could help secure the area and reduce the potential for 2nd and 3rd CMC injuries which in boxing can be the most severe injury at the hand-wrist leading to possible operation. This meaning 6 months out. Would not be a risk for the opponent and should not be deemed as 'cheating'. The only thing a boxer would be 'cheating' is an injury from happening to themselves and having a detriment to their career. Ian Gatt - Lead Physiotherapist for GB Boxing

[@amc599]

@@eriksellares3431 stacking is cheating if you can’t comprehend it makes your fists like rock then you need to give your head a wobble. That’s why in nearly every place it’s illegal

[@eriksellares3431]

@@amc599 i know it gets hard as hell, but if its legal there do it, yourself, in nevada and texas stacking is legal, you have two options, don't fight there if you don't like it, or stack your handwraps too. but if its illegal then liam was right

[@Metro_Plumbing]

Protect your fighter at all times

[@leehargreaves7473]

"OK, I take horseshoes out of gloves, I not trying to do anything illegal".

[@daleysanders8878]

He definitely new that. He was trying his chances

[@edz619]

Good Aul Liam! Not fazed at all..! Calmly delivered the law!

[@GreatandFirst]

Looks like it's not the first time they've been stacking.

[@resonatorneuronium5324]

So this trainer claims to not know it was illegal so that tells us he’s probably been stacking his fighters wraps all the time previously.

[@andrewk9037]

It just goes to show if people think they can get away with something ... They will try to ! . Boxing is not a Sport to mess around in .

[@leematthews5697]

Caught red handed 😂

[@randyrcook]

Hilarious new take on the classic "Who's On First?" sketch. Great stuff guys!

[@Burkscam]

Dude was making a cast with the wrap. He said, he does that every fight.😆

[@worstxb1playertylerteehc635]

Fair enough

[@kwoer1]

You can't kid a kidder

[@Tony-bv7gz]

More stupid is that there were no officials present while hands were being wrapped.

[@kayasufisouldundee]

Well done for spotting it and challenging the dirty wrapping.

[@1gbuzzin]

Glove stacking smh

[@benrose7901]

Well done Liam smith

[@jimreaper1337]

Come on man, trying to stack the wraps now, just trying to break all the rules

[@dagreatstoney.5869]

Well done Liam, it was very strange he cut it off , so quick 👍

[@Calluma96]

Nothing strange about it, he cut it off that quickly because he was well aware what he was doing was illegal, he was just hoping it would go unnoticed and when he was called on it he played dumb