![]() Geffrard is a nine-year pro who has won 18 straight fights since starting his career 0-2. His proposed October return was postponed due to a COVID-19 diagnosis, and with Johnson out, he turns his attention to Geffrard (18-2, 12 KOs), a 31-year-old native of Miami, Florida. Smith (27-3, 21 KOs), the fighting pride of Long Island, won the title last April with a majority decision over Maxim Vlasov. One moment I’m thinking about boxing on a local show, then the phone rings for a chance to fight for the WBO world title on ESPN. Geffrard said, “This is the opportunity of a lifetime. My goal is the same, which is to defend my world title and keep it on Long Island where it belongs.” I’m ready to fight regardless of who is in the ring with me. “He is a tough guy, and I expect him to bring everything he has for this opportunity. “I give Steve credit for taking this fight on short notice,” Smith said. In the 10-round co-feature, featherweight contender Abraham Nova (20-0, 14 KOs), who was originally slated to fight Jose Enrique Vivas, will fight Dominican veteran William “El Gago” Encarnacion (19-1, 15 KOs) after Vivas dropped out with an injury. 15 at Turning Stone Resort Casino and LIVE on ESPN and ESPN Deportes (simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. British puncher Callum Johnson tested positive for COVID-19, so Smith will now face Steve Geffrard on Saturday, Jan. WBO light heavyweight world champion Joe Smith Jr will make his first title defense against an unlikely contender. ![]()
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