By Scott Gilfoid: Former British super middleweight champion Paul Smith (31-2, 17 KO’s) wants to regain his title in November when he faces British and Commonwealth super middleweight champion George Groves (13-0, 10 KO’s) on November 5th in Wembley.
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Burns-Katsidis & Groves-Smith moved to 11/5 at Wembley
By William Mackay: Frank Warren Promotions has packaged the Michael Katsidis vs. Ricky Burns (32-2, 9 KO’s) fight and the George Groves vs. Paul Smith fights on one card on November 5th at the Wembley Arena. Katsidis-Burns was supposed to take place at the Kelvin Hall in Glascow, Scotland on November 12th.
Paul Smith has a very good shot of beating George Groves
By Scott Gilfoid: I’m giving Paul Smith (31-2, 17 KO’s) an excellent chance of not only beating British and Commonwealth super middleweight champion George Groves (13-0, 10 KO’s) but dominating him as well on December 17th at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England.
George Groves vs. Paul Smith on December 17th
By Scott Gilfoid: British and Commonwealth super middleweight champion George Groves (13-0, 10 KO’s) is scheduled to fight former British champion Paul Smith (30-2, 16 KO’s) on December 17th at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England.
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By Adam Fillingham:
Last Weekend
The intriguing matchup between Irishman Paul McCloskey and Columbian puncher Breidis Prescott took place this weekend in Belfast.
After a harsh battle of words before the bout the two commenced in a grueling twelve round war for a crack at Marcos Maidana’s WBA “regular” title.
Prescott took control early using his long reach and powerful jab to his advantage. McCloskey who looked like a small boy in comparison just stood in the middle of the ring soaking up the punishment from his Columbian foe. The first half of the fight was all Prescott and he knocked the European champion down (although with his forearm) but after a stern talking to by his corner McCloskey came into the eighth round like a wild man. The shorter Irishman beat Prescott to the punch in many of the later rounds and when McCloskey’s confidence was up he looked world class.
Paul Smith fights Butler on 9/17, targeting Martin Murray after that
By Sean McDaniel: Former British super middleweight champion Paul Smith (30-2. 16 KO’s) is moving down in weight to the middleweight division where he hopes to take on British and Commonwealth middleweight champion Martin Murray (23-0, 10 KO’s) in the near future once the 28-year-old Smith gets ranked in the division.
DeGale says he can’t see Smith lasting 12 rounds
By Sean McDaniel: Former 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist James DeGale (8-0, 6 KO’s) takes on British super middleweight champion Paul Smith (29-1, 15 KO’s) tonight in a fight that will tell how good Smith and whether DeGale is as good as the hype that’s been said about him.
Paul Smith vs James DeGale: Fight of the night in Liverpool
By Dallan o’ Donnell: This could well be the show stopping fight of the night on a great bill in Liverpool on Saturday. On paper this is a huge step up in class for DeGale who has so far been guided along nicely and matched easily but this is far from easy. Smith is the current British super middleweight champion and is fighting in front of adoring home fans. But the time is most certainly right for DeGale to challenge for this belt. It will be the biggest test of his career so far but many expect him to come through and win despite only having 8 professional fights compared to Smith’s 30.
DeGale looking forward to beating Smith and capturing his British super middleweight title
By Jason Kim: Unbeaten James DeGale (8-0, 6 KO’s) will be entering the hostile Echo Arena in Liverpool on Saturday to take on British super middleweight champion Paul Smith (29-1, 15 KO’s) in front of what will likely be 10,000 pro-Smith fans. DeGale says he’s ready to beat Smith and doesn’t mind fighting in front of so many hostile fans.
Paul Smith says he’ll earn respect by beating DeGale
By Sean McDaniel: BBBofC super middleweight champion Paul Smith (29-1, 15 KO’s) defends his title against the up and coming 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist James DeGale (8-0, 6 KO’s) next Saturday on December 11th, at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, Merseyside. Smith, 28, is making his third defense of his British title and wants to win the fight and move on to the world level where he hopes to take on one of the champions for a nice payday.