John Ryder believes Smith can disrupt these plans.

"I think it's a great fight for Callum," Ryder told talkSPORT.com, "Especially with Beterbiev being injured and the fight being postponed. I think it's a good sign.

"Is age getting the better of Beterbiev now? Is the timing right for Callum?

"I know Callum's going to his back yard for the fight and rightly so.

"If you want to fight a champion than what better way to do it than in their back yard?

"I've got high hopes for Callum in this fight, I think he'll come away victorious."

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