Smith says he knows he can beat Abraham this time round…
Arthur Abraham will defend his WBO super-middleweight world title against Paul Smith for the second time in Berlin on Saturday night.
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Abraham claimed a victory in the first meeting but the gap in the judges scorecards caused significant controversy and as a result the pair have agreed on a rematch to settle their differences.
It is a make-or-break fight for Smith to an extent as there is no guarantee that he will receive another world title shot down the stretch of his career, but he certainly proved in the first bout that he belongs at this level and will give his opponent another tough night.
Having travelled to Berlin earlier this week, the 31-year-old has had ample time to settle and continue his preparations ahead of Saturday, and promoter Eddie Hearn revealed during the press conference that he expects a significant British contingent to make the trip to support Smith.
Smith: I am expecting the best Abraham. This is the biggest stage in boxing, I handled it last time, I will again
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) February 18, 2015
Smith: I'm expecting a different fight technically but we have worked tirelessly since the fight was announced and I am better fighter now
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) February 18, 2015
Trainer Joe Gallagher added he expects a great fight and is confident that Smith can realise his childhood dream at the second time of asking.
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