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    Callum Smith came through the toughest test of his career to date in style, stopping durable Argentinean Ruben Acosta in the sixth round in Sheffield.

    Liverpudlian Smith had failed to get beyond the opening three minutes of his six previous fights, the last of which saw him flatten Patrick Mendy to become the new English super-middleweight champion.

    Promoter Eddie Hearn certainly pushed the level of opponent in picking Acosta, an experienced campaigner at the weight limit who had twice previously challenged for world titles.

    The reigning South American champion proved a tough nut to crack in the first half of the bout, doing all he could to stay out of range as Smith dominated the centre of the ring.

    He also tried to land shots himself, catching his rival occasionally. However, he never showed the kind of power capable of pushing Smith back, meaning it was just a matter of time until the 23-year-old caught up with him.
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  • #2
    This was a big and needed step up in level after all the first round blow outs and Callum took it in his stride very well while, as he said himself, learning more here than he had from what had gone before. Big talent, big potential, but a sensible kid who knows there's plenty to learn and isn't getting ahead of himself.

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    • #3
      not a bad win, although i rekon he got dragged in to a scrap a bit too much he should have landed the right hand more, and doubled it, it could have been easier. not sure if hearn would make the fielding fight or let it develop.

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      • #4
        Some good fights to be made - would like to see Paul Smith vs Rocky Fielding, and Callum vs Frank Buglioni.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Gordon_Gekko View Post
          Some good fights to be made - would like to see Paul Smith vs Rocky Fielding, and Callum vs Frank Buglioni.
          Warren fears letting Buglioni fight anyone with a pulse

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          • #6
            I'd love to see Hearn bring over Francisco Sierra over for Callum. He gave groves a great fight last summer

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