Comments Thread For: Frank Warren on Smith-Williams Rematch Landing in Newcastle

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Back when we announced the launch of our broadcasting partnership with BT Sport we revealed our intention revisit some of our old hotbeds and not to just stick to the well-trodden territories. We have already made a hugely successful return to Leicester and now I am delighted that we are, once again, in a position to deliver a top fight card to the great city of Newcastle.
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[Mick Higgs]

Smith is just 1 notch away from a Lonsdale belt-outright, while Williams needs 2. This is a prize that I'm sure both would like to own, so is the British title on the line or just one of FW's WBO baubles?

[Ray*]

Why not, Newcastle is a big city and am sure they would welcome any fight they can get there.

[sammybee]

Williams will win this time round

[Randall Cunning]

Smith is just 1 notch away from a Lonsdale belt-outright, while Williams needs 2. This is a prize that I'm sure both would like to own, so is the British title on the line or just one of FW's WBO baubles?

Sure the WBO will be able to knock something up for them, interim maybe, winner is mandatory to Cotto/Kamegai regardless. Doubt that means much though with Cottos intentions. Just winner will be fighting for the vacant some time next year.