WBO Super middleweight titlist Arthur Abraham and British 168lb champion Paul Smith spent some time on the dais today to promote their February 21st world title rematch.
They will meet at Berlin’s O2 World arena to settle the lingering issues from their first fight, which Abraham won on points in Kiel on September 27. However, the widely lopsided scoring stirred enough controversy to make the rematch a viable option for bothmen. The rematch will be shown live on Sky Sports here in the U.K.; Sat1 will provide the German broadcast.
“This business is about filling public demand,” said Kelle Sauerland, Abraham's promoter. “There were a lot of messages the morning after this fight.” Abraham, 41-4 (28), reiterated that he had made good on his promise to grant Smith a return bout. “Everyone in Liverpool likes boxing,” stated the 34-year-old [Click Here To Read More]
They will meet at Berlin’s O2 World arena to settle the lingering issues from their first fight, which Abraham won on points in Kiel on September 27. However, the widely lopsided scoring stirred enough controversy to make the rematch a viable option for bothmen. The rematch will be shown live on Sky Sports here in the U.K.; Sat1 will provide the German broadcast.
“This business is about filling public demand,” said Kelle Sauerland, Abraham's promoter. “There were a lot of messages the morning after this fight.” Abraham, 41-4 (28), reiterated that he had made good on his promise to grant Smith a return bout. “Everyone in Liverpool likes boxing,” stated the 34-year-old [Click Here To Read More]
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