WelshDevilRob Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Liverpool's Stephen Smith is getting a shot at the IBF World super featherweight title. Jose Pedraza (21-0) is the defending champion. The contest on 16th April, 2016 takes place at Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut. Stephen Smith: “I’ve waited a long time for this opportunity, but the timing couldn’t be better,” said Smith. “I’m excited to get the opportunity to win the world title live on Sky Sports in the UK and on SHOWTIME in America. Pedraza is a quality fighter but I know I will do whatever is needed to become world champion on April 16 and I can’t wait.” More details in the article below Gary Russell Jr vs Patrick Hyland on Saturday, April 16th in Mashantucket Gary Russell Jr vs Patrick Hyland on Saturday, April 16th in Mashantucket - - Boxing News - Ring News24 How do you think Stephen will get on and will he be the second Smith brother to hold a title? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Re: Will Stephen Smith win his IBF title fight? He has a legit chance. I thought Cherry beat Pedraza last time out. I think Hyland might shock Russell on that same card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSMFC64 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Re: Will Stephen Smith win his IBF title fight? I think we will have to wait for Callum for a 'Smith' world champion Good luck to Stephen though i hope he does it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted March 17, 2016 Author Share Posted March 17, 2016 Re: Will Stephen Smith win his IBF title fight? I think we will have to wait for Callum for a 'Smith' world champion Good luck to Stephen though i hope he does it Liam Smith is the WBO World super welterweight title. Family ready has it's first. But agree that more likely that Callum is next rather than Stephen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSMFC64 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Re: Will Stephen Smith win his IBF title fight? Cheers mate forgot about Liam i suppose its because he is Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxingbruiser2015 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Re: Will Stephen Smith win his IBF title fight? Smith will have his work cut out for him against Pedraza. Just check out this record. 21-0 is mighty impressive in my opinion. Do you guys think Smith could stand a chance to snatch the title? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Re: Will Stephen Smith win his IBF title fight? Another card this Saturday that Ringnews24.com will be covering from ringside. Gary Russell Jr vs Patrick Hyland undercard details A stacked undercard of action featuring former world champion “Bad” Chad Dawson (33-4, 18 KOs), featherweight contender Ryan Kielczweski (24-1, 7 KOs) and undefeated prospects Antonio Russell (5-0, 4 KOs) and Carlos Gongora (4-0, 3 KOs) comes to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT., on Saturday, April 16. The event is headlined by a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING doubleheader of world title fights: WBC Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. battles Ireland’s Patrick “The Punisher” Hyland and IBF Junior Lightweight World Champion Jose “Sniper” Pedraza takes on top contender Stephen “Swifty” Smith from the UK, with televised coverage beginning live on SHOWTIME at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT. Read more: Gary Russell Jr vs Patrick Hyland undercard details - - Boxing News - Ring News24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoztheMadman Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Re: Will Stephen Smith win his IBF title fight? I dunno...it looks like a pretty even match on the paper. Stephen can hit, but is he also good enough to get the better of Pedraza? Pedraza looks like a solid all around fighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcanavan Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Re: Will Stephen Smith win his IBF title fight? I think Pedraza will win pretty comfortably. I had Cherry beating him but I think Cherry is actually world class, I'm not sure Smith is on that level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Re: Will Stephen Smith win his IBF title fight? Final Press Conference Quotes: Russell vs Hyland & Pedraza vs Smith Final Press Conference Quotes: Russell vs Hyland & Pedraza vs Smith - - Boxing News - Ring News24 http://www.ringnews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/LR_PRESSER-PEDRAZA-VS-SMITH-04132016-0246-300x200.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sab275uk Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Re: Will Stephen Smith win his IBF title fight? Looking forward to this, it will be very difficult, but he has a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittbox Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Re: Will Stephen Smith win his IBF title fight? 50/50 fight for me. Pedraza might be slightly overrated and I think Smith has a big chance to win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 Re: Will Stephen Smith win his IBF title fight? http://www.ringnews24.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/LR_WEIGH-IN-PEDRAZA-VS-SMITH-04152016-6752-300x200.jpg Weights & Photos: Russell vs Hyland & Pedraza vs Smith Weights & Photos: Russell vs Hyland & Pedraza vs Smith - - Boxing News - Ring News24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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