Smith Jr. Returns August 22 on ESPN against Eleider Alvarez in WBO World Title Eliminator
Thursday, August 20, 2020 (New York, NY) From his professional debut in 2009, JOE SMITH JR. (25-3 20KO's) always packed a punch. Now, just two days away from Smith Jr.'s WBO Title Eliminator bout against ELEIDER "STORM" ALVAREZ (23-1 13KO's) on August 22 on ESPN + live from The Bubble at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, we revisit some of Smith Jr.'s best moments.
After winning 16 of his 17 first fights, 13 by way of knockout, Smith Jr. made his first appearance at Star Boxing's acclaimed "Rockin' Fights" series at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. After four consecutive wins by knockout, Star Boxing CEO JOE DEGUARDIA had positioned Smith Jr. for a major opportunity, and in spring of 2016, the call came.
ANDREZJ FONFARA | June 18, 2016 | UIC Pavilion, Chicago
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