Fortuna vs. Smith WBC Title Eliminator is Approved
Dec 17, 2014 • 7:40 AM ET
By Rick Reeno
The World Boxing Council has approved a super featherweight title eliminator between unbeaten Javier Fortuna (26-0-1, 19KOs) and British contender Stephen Smith (20-1, 12KOs).
Fortuna, who recently signed with adviser Al Haymon, saw action three times in 2014. He began the year with a fourth round TKO of Francisco Lorenzo in March, followed by a ten round unanimous decision over Juan Antonio Rodriguez in May and then a fifth round knockout of Abner Cotto in November.
Smith, promoted by Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sports, stopped Mauricio Munoz in the eight round in May and then won an eight round decision over Pedro Navarrette in July.
