Smith was a major let down against Canelo, just like his brother was against Eubank the other week, so can only think he is paying the sanctioning body really well and would sue them for not getting a shot at the champion.

If Beterbiev can not make the fight with Bivol then he has to face his mandatories. Smith should do more to earn his shot and has some good domestic challenges to earn his shot but he is waiting. Smith is hoping that Beterbiev will go old in their fight to pull off the upset.

Timing is everything.

Hope he fails.