WBSS Results: Callum Smith defeats Nieky Holzken

02/25/201802/24/2018 Jeff Sorby

Callum Smith (24-0, 17 KOs) earned a spot in the World Boxing Super Series finals with a … continue

Callum Smith vs. Nieky Holzken – Official weights

02/23/2018 World Boxing Super Series

WBC Diamond Champion Callum Smith (76,0 kg) (23-0, 17 KOs ) and Nieky Holzken (76,0 kg) (13-0, 10 KOs) are ready for Saturday’s Ali Trophy Super Middleweight Semi-Final at the Arena Nürnberger Versicherung.

“I believe I am good enough to win this tournament,“ said Callum Smith after the weigh-in.

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Nieky Holzken: I can get the victory against Callum Smith

02/23/201802/22/2018 World Boxing Super Series

WBC Diamond Champion Callum Smith (23-0, 17 KOs) and Nieky Holzken (13-0, 10 KOs) exchanged words of … continue

Nieky Holzken ready to upset Callum Smith in WBSS semifinals

02/22/201802/21/2018 World Boxing Super Series

Nieky Holzken plans to gatecrash the World Boxing Super Series and secure his spot in the final when he faces the tournament’s number two seed Callum Smith on Saturday at the Arena Nürnberger Versicherung in Nuremberg, Germany.

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Nieky Holzken: I’m here to beat Callum Smith

02/22/201802/20/2018 World Boxing Super Series

Callum Smith (23-0. 17 KOs) and Nieky Holzken (13-0, 10 KOs) faced off for the first time at a media workout before their Trophy Semi-Final on Saturday at the Arena Nürnberger Versicherung.

(Photo credit: World Boxing Super Series)

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Holzken replaces Braehmer as Smith’s Ali Trophy opponent

02/20/201802/20/2018 World Boxing Super Series

Undefeated Dutch super middleweight Nieky Holzken replaces Juergen Braehmer as Callum Smith’s Ali Trophy opponent after the German veteran was forced to withdraw from Saturday’s semi-final showdown in Nuremberg.

Braehmer has been suffering from influenza and yesterday revealed he would be unable to compete against Smith at the Arena Nürnberger Versicherung.

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Jürgen Brähmer has withdrawn from Saturday’s WBSS semifinal with Callum Smith

02/20/2018 James Slater

The World Boxing Super Series was going so well, too. The 168 pound tournament had gone without a hitch until this past Saturday, when George Groves badly injured his shoulder in his wide win over Chris Eubank Junior in their semifinal clash; meaning Groves’ slot in the final, scheduled for June 2, might be in jeopardy.

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Brähmer vs Callum Smith in Nürnberg on February 24

02/19/201802/19/2018 World Boxing Super Series

Smith: I am expecting a tough night in Nuremberg

Callum Smith (23-0, 17 KOs) is expecting the best version of Juergen Braehmer (49-3, 35 KOs) before their Ali Trophy semi-final clash in the super middleweight edition of the World Boxing Super Series February 24 at the Arena Nürnberger Versicherung.

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Groves beats Eubank Jr. predicts Callum Smith

02/16/201802/15/2018 World Boxing Super Series

Callum Smith’s prediction: Groves on points after a few rocky moments

Callum Smith believes he will face George Groves in the final for the Muhammad Ali Trophy.

“Groves-Eubank is a good fight, a very good one. The winner will become an even bigger name after the weekend,” said Smith.

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James DeGale reckons Chris Eubank jr can make a real statement on Saturday night

10/04/201710/04/2017 Matthew Bozeat

The IBF super-middleweight champion has been ruled out of the World Boxing Super Series with a shoulder injury and says that in his absence, there will be a British winner of tournament

He believes it’s likely to be George Groves or Callum Smith, but says Eubank jr can prove he’s a real contender with victory over Avni Yildirim in their quarter-final clash on Saturday.

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