Paul Smith says that the confidence from his first clash with Arthur Abraham and the improvements in the gym means he will be taking the WBO Super Middleweight title back to Liverpool after the pair rematch on Saturday, February 21 at O2 World in Berlin, live on Sky Sports. Smith …
Read More »World Weekend Boxing Roundup: Abraham, Drozd Win
There were a handful of interesting contests that occurred over the weekend so let’s get started with the biggest name that saw action, Arthur Abraham. The WBO super middle weight king was surprised by a strong second half rally from two-time British titlist Paul Smith at Sparkassen Arena in Kiel, …
Read More »Can Smith Pull Off Massive Upset Of WBO Champ Abraham?
Liverpool’s Paul Smith gets his long awaited world title shot this weekend when he faces ‘King’ Arthur Abraham in Germany for the WBO Super middleweight strap. Abraham picked up the belt off of three close fights with Robert Stieglitz, the last of which was back in March. Besides Stieglitz, the …
Read More »Britain’s Paul Smith Faces WBO King Arthur Abraham In Germany
Paul Smith believes he has the tools to take the WBO Super Middleweight title from Arthur Abraham when the pair clash for the crown in Kiel, Germany, tonight live on Sky Sports. The Liverpool star tipped the scales at 11st 13 ½ lbs ahead of his first World title shot …
Read More »Sauerland, Hearn In Talks For Arthur Abraham vs. Paul Smith
Arthur Abraham’s promoter Kalle Sauerland says talks have opened with Eddie Hearn for Abraham to defend his WBO Super Middleweight title against Paul Smith this autumn. Smith is in eight-round action in Cardiff on Saturday night live on Sky Sports and Sauerland and ‘King Arthur’ will be tuning in as …
Read More »Paul Smith Heading To Germany For Arthur Abraham Title Clash?
Paul Smith will face David Sarabia in an eight-round Super Middleweight clash at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on Saturday, live on Sky Sports – as he lines up a shot at WBO champion Arthur Abraham in the autumn. The British Super Middleweight champion is ranked number three with the …
Read More »King Arthur Abraham Returns To The WBO Throne In Germany
It was awkward. It was ugly. It was hard to watch but after 12 rounds at the Getec Arena in Magdeburg, Arthur Abraham had his hand raised in a third fight with top domestic rival Robert Stieglitz, winning the WBO super middle title. The pair had clashed on two previous …
Read More »Froch, Johnson Meet In New York Before Super Six Clash
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing WBC Super Middleweight Champion Carl “The Cobra” Froch and former World Champion Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson and their respective camps held their final press conference Wednesday at the Edison Ballroom in New York City to discuss their Super Six World Boxing Classic Semifinal …
Read More »Froch, Johnson Go Head To Head About Super Six Showdown
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing WBC Super Middleweight Champion Carl “The Cobra” Froch, Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson and promoter Lou DiBella held an international media conference call on Wednesday to discuss their upcoming Semifinal bout in the Super Six World Boxing Classic on Saturday, June 4, live on …
Read More »Ward Enters Super Six Final But How Relevant Is The Tournament?
Andre Ward dominated Arthur Abraham with power and speed throughout the fight on his way to a unanimous decision victory on Saturday night. In the process, Ward defended his WBA super middleweight title and became the first finalist in the Super Six semifinals. The question is should boxing fans really …
Read More »Murray vs. Blackwell For British, Commonwealth Titles June 18
Martin Murray hopes to wrap a third major title belt around his waist after his showdown against Nick Blackwell was sanctioned for the vacant British middleweight title. The unbeaten St Helens boxer will also be putting his Commonwealth championship on the line when he tackles Blackwell at Robin Park Arena, …
Read More »Boxing Result: Ward Decisions Abraham, Keeps WBA Title
Andre Ward kept moving forward in the Super Six Tournament last night at The Home Depot Center in Carson, CA as the world’s top super middleweight overcame a tough challenge in the early rounds from former IBF middleweight titlist Arthur Abraham and retained his WBA crown via unanimous decision. Abraham …
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