Smith, 18-0 (13 KOs), will be fighting for a world title for the first time. A 28-year-old from Sheffield, England, Smith has fought outside of England only once before – in Italy, in his third professional bout. Dating back to 2022, he has fought between three hubs in England: Manchester, Nottingham and his hometown of Sheffield. His most recent bout was a 12-round unanimous decision over Mathieu Germain in April. Since February, when he was named the WBC’s No. 1 contender, Smith has maintained that position.
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