Frustrating, patience-testing times in the Smith household, where two of Liverpool’s four boxing brothers are waiting patiently for their respective world title chances.
Eldest brother Paul, the reigning British super middleweight boss, is still awaiting official confirmation that his WBO title fight with Arthur Abraham is going ahead on 27 September. This one has been discussed openly for weeks, with all parties seemingly happy for it to progress.
However, promoters Sauerland have yet to issue a formal statement saying the fight is on. There were thought to be venue issues which made it tough to stage it in Abraham’s adopted home city, Berlin. The German capital looks like it’s off limits. Instead, the northern outpost of Kiel could end up being the venue. Expect an announcement imminently.
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Eldest brother Paul, the reigning British super middleweight boss, is still awaiting official confirmation that his WBO title fight with Arthur Abraham is going ahead on 27 September. This one has been discussed openly for weeks, with all parties seemingly happy for it to progress.
However, promoters Sauerland have yet to issue a formal statement saying the fight is on. There were thought to be venue issues which made it tough to stage it in Abraham’s adopted home city, Berlin. The German capital looks like it’s off limits. Instead, the northern outpost of Kiel could end up being the venue. Expect an announcement imminently.
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