It’s Joe Smith Jr vs Steve Geffrard in the WBO light heavyweight division with the latter fighter replacing Callum Johnson, know its date, time, prediction, odds, live stream
Joe Smith Jr. was very much looking forward to taking on Johnson in the ring but to his disappointment, he will have to settle for Joe Smith Jr. in his first title defense.
The American will give it his everything against Geffrard to put his WBO light heavyweight title on the line when the two step in the ring for what we believe is going to be an exhilarating bout, perhaps not as thrilling as Smith taking on Johnson but certainly a heavy-hitting contest.
Smith also praised Steve for stepping up at the last-minute to replace Johnson. Here’s what he said, “I give Steve credit for taking the fight on short notice.” The 32-year old also added by saying that Steve is a tough guy and that he expects him to bring everything he has for this opportunity. “I’m ready to fight regardless of who is in the ring with me. My goal is the same, which is to defend my world title and keep it on Long Island where it belongs. “
Here are all the details you need to know about ahead of the Joe Smith Jr. vs Steve Geffrard bout this week:
Joe Smith Jr vs Steve Geffrard Date, Time, Venue, Fight Card, Tickets, Live Stream, Odds, Prediction
Date: Saturday, January 15th
Timings: The main card will set forth at 10 pm Et/ 3 am GMT. As for the main event between Smith and Geffrard, that will get underway at 11 pm ET/ 4 am GMT. However, these timings ate subject to change depending on the duration of the undercard fights.
Venue: The Smith vs Geffrard fight is scheduled to take place at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.
Joe Smith Jr. vs Steve Geffrard Record And Bio
Joe Smith Jr.
Nationality: American
Birth Date: September 20th, 1989
Height: 6’0
Reach: 76”
Total Fights: 30
Record: 27-3 with 21 knockouts
Steve Geffrard
Nationality: American
Birth Date: N/A
Height: 6’2
Reach: N/A
Total Fights: 20
Record: 18-2 with 12 knockouts
Joe Smith Jr vs Steve Geffrard Full Fight Card And Matches
• Joe Smith Jr. vs. Steve Geffrard for Smith’s WBO light heavyweight title
• Abraham Nova vs. William Encarnacion; Featherweight
• Troy Isley vs. Harry Keenan Cruz Cubano; Middleweight
• Jahi Tucker vs. Akeem Black; Welterweight
Tickets
Tickets for the fight are now on sale and can be purchased through Vivid Seats and TicketNetwork.
Live Stream And Telecast (When And Where to watch)
United States: Espn, Espn +
United Kingdom: Sky Sports
India: Dazn
Australia: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now
Smith vs Geffrard Betting Odds And Predictions
Steve Geffrard: +600
Joe Smith Jr.: -1000
It seems like Smith is the favourite to win this bout because of the amount of experience he holds as compared to Geffrard. Not just experience, Smith also possesses the power to defeat Geffrard.
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