Arthur Abraham to defend WBO super middleweight title against Paul
Smith on September 27
14:45 21.07.2014
Arthur Abraham
“King” Arthur Abraham (40-4, 28 KOs) will defend his WBO World Super
Middleweight crown against Paul Smith (35-3, 20 KOs) on September 27
at the Sparkassen-Arena in Kiel, Germany, according to 15rounds.com.
Following a unanimous points victory over Nikola Sjekola in May,
Abraham will be making a second defense of the WBO title he regained
in a thrilling third encounter with Robert Stieglitz, and the reigning
champion is relishing a return to Kiel having previously enjoyed
success at the Sparkassen-Arena.
“This will be my fourth ring appearance in Kiel,” said Abraham. “I
have won here three times before, two of them by knockout. My fight on
September 27 will be the first time I’ve defended my WBO Super
Middleweight belt here and there is no way I am going to lose. I will
retain my World Championship and continue my winning streak at the
Sparkassen-Arena.”
Looking to end Abraham’s streak is former British Champion Paul Smith.
The 31 year-old has impressed at domestic level and risen up the WBO
rankings to earn his first World title shot.
“I am thrilled that the fight with Arthur Abraham has been confirmed,”
said Smith. “Arthur is a great champion, a real gentleman and a
brilliant ambassador for the sport. I do believe that our styles will
make for a great fight, but I just think that I am getting him at the
right time. I know I can beat him and have seen things in him that I
can capitalize on. I am sure it will be a spectacular show and I’m
proud to be fighting for a World title over in Germany.”