Feb

Matchroom and Sauerland agree to historic deal

The alliance between British promoters, Matchroom Sport and Team Sauerland has been made official, with both agreeing to share fights across several broadcasting platforms in their respective countries.

Feb

Arthur Abraham 167.9 pounds, Paul Smith 165.6

by Tom Gray

“King” Arthur Abraham weighed 167.9 pounds on Friday for his WBO super middleweight title defense against Paul Smith, who weighed well inside the division limit at 165.6.

Feb

Paul Smith extremely confident going into Arthur Abraham sequel

by Doug Fischer

British super middleweight Paul Smith says he is better prepared both physically and mentally for his rematch with WBO titleholder Arthur Abraham and vows to emerge victorious when the pair meet for a second time this Saturday in Berlin, Germany.

Feb

Q&A: Arthur Abraham

by Anson Wainwright

On Saturday WBO super middleweight titleholder Arthur Abraham will face Paul Smith in a rematch of their tussle last September. “King Arthur” breaks down the two fights and the rest of the 168-pound division in this Q&A.

Feb

Smith on Abraham rematch: ‘I’m 100 percent confident I will win’

by Lem Satterfield

Super middleweight Paul Smith is ‘100 percent confident’ he will defeat WBO titlist Arthur Abraham in their Feb. 21 rematch at the O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany, according to promoter Matchroom Sport.

Jan

Q&A: Top British trainer Joe Gallagher talks Quigg, Crolla and Smith clan

by Tom Gray

Tireless trainer Joe Gallagher presides over a stable of strong British talent and says 2015 will be a banner year for his fighters on the world stage.

Dec

David Price added to Arthur Abraham-Paul Smith II undercard

by Doug Fischer

English heavyweight David Price will fight in Berlin, Germany, on Feb. 21, as part of the card supporting the super middleweight title rematch between WBO beltholder Arthur Abraham and Paul Smith.

Dec

Paul Smith on Abraham rematch: “I have it in me to reach another level”

by Doug Fischer

British super middleweight Paul Smith says he’s relieved and elated to secure an immediate rematch with WBO titleholder Arthur Abraham on Feb. 21 in Berlin, Germany. Smith lost a lopsided decision to Abraham in September that most viewed as a razor-thin fight.

Dec

Arthur Abraham-Paul Smith II to be discussed for Feb. 21

by Lem Satterfield

Although WBO super middleweight titlist Arthur Abraham defeated Paul Smith on Sept. 27, the WBO has seemingly declared a rematch be discussed for Feb. 21.

Oct

Paul Smith, Joe Gallagher discuss Arthur Abraham and WBO ruling

by Doug Fischer

Following Paul Smith’s controversial decision loss to WBO 168-pound beltholder Arthur Abraham, Smith’s promoter requested the WBO to make him Abraham’s mandatory challenger. That request was shot down. Here’s what Smith and his trainer have to say about the ruling.