EDMONTON, Kanada (September 13, 2017) – The focus shifts from cruiserweights to super middleweights an diesem Samstag (Sieben. 16) in World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) quarterfinals action as undefeated, elite 168-pound fighters Callum “Welt” Schmied und Erik Skoglundthrow-down at Echo Arena in Liverpool, Vereinigtes Königreich.

Canadian boxing fans will be able to watch all the tournament action live, including Smith vs. Skoglund, on Super Channel, die die Rechte in Kanada erwarb, die World Boxing Super Series von MP zu senden & Silva, ein führendes international tätiges Medienunternehmen, das Medienrecht bietet, digital, Technologie und Sponsoring Dienstleistungen.

Die “Die” must go in Samstag initial super middleweight fight in WBSS tournament as undefeated boxers Smith and Skoglund battle in the 12-round main event, airing live on Super Channel at 6 p.m. UND / 3 p.m. PT, für den vakanten World Boxing Council (WBC) Diamond Championship.

Die “Smith vs. Skoglund” card start time on Super Channel is TBA (check for updated details onwww.superchannel.ca).

(L-R) – Callum Smith & Erik Skoglund

Schmied (22-0, 17 KOs), fighting at home in Liverpool, is rated No. 8 by The Ring magazine. He is a former WBC Silver and European super middleweight champion who is a rising star.

“A ring is a ring no matter where it is, but course, I’m happy to be fighting in Liverpool,” Smith admitted. “This is my home and this is where all my best performances as a professional have been. I like fighting in Liverpool, and with the crowd behind me, I will have an added advantage.

“There are no easy fights in this tournament. It’s the best fighting the best, but I believe I made the right decision (choosing Skoglund) in Monte Carlo (at the WBSS Draft Gala). That’s not to say Skoglund is not a good fighter. I think he is a very good fighter. His record speaks for itself, but I think stylistically, he was the right choice for me.

“It’ll be a tough test. Auf Papier, Skoglund is probably the best fighter I’ve ever faced, and I will need to be at my best to beat him. But every time I’ve been up against it in my career, and every time there’s been that fear factor, it’s brought out the best in me and I’m hoping for the sameSamstag.”

Skoglund (26-0, 12 KOs) was ranked by all four major sanctioning bodies as a light heavyweight before moving down in weight to compete in the WBSS as a super middleweight. The 26-year-old Swede has been the IBO, WBA International and European champion.

“This is a huge opportunity for me to prove myself at the highest level,” Skoglund said. “Callum Smith is a top-level fighter and one of the tournament favorites. This is what the World Boxing Super Series is all about – die beste Bekämpfung der beste! That’s why I entered and that is why I’m really looking forward to this fight.

“Für mich, it’s no problem fighting in Liverpool. Natürlich, I am always thankful for the opportunity to fight in front of my fans in Sweden, but I’m happy not having that pressure on my shoulders for this fight and I will enjoy being the underdog for once.”

The inaugural season of the World Boxing Super Series features two weight classes (Cruiser & Supermittelgewicht), 16 Kämpfer, und insgesamt 14 main events. Ein Expertengremium lud die weltbesten Boxer zum Wettbewerb ein, nämlich die 15 besten Kämpfer der vier großen Verbände: WBA, WBC, IBF und WBO. In jeder Gewichtsklasse, eight boxers will battle it out in a bracket-style elimination tournament, with four quarterfinals (September & Oktober 2017), zwei Halbfinale (Januar & Februar 2018) and one championship final (Mai 2018).

World Boxing Super Series is a new revolutionary bracket-style elimination tournament featuring the world`s best boxers and a total of $50 Preisgeld in Millionenhöhe. Im Ko-Format des Wettbewerbs werden die besten Boxer letztendlich um die Muhammad Ali Trophy kämpfen, der größte Preis im Boxen. Das Turnier wird von der neu gegründeten Comosa AG organisiert, ein in der Schweiz registriertes Unternehmen mit Hauptinhabern Highlight Event & Unterhaltung, Modern Times Group und Team Sauerland. Die Comosa AG arbeitet partnerschaftlich mit Boxern zusammen, Promotoren und Manager auf der ganzen Welt, und in Übereinstimmung mit den vier großen Weltboxverbänden, eine neue globale Plattform für den Sport zu schaffen.

Alle Kämpfe und Kämpfer sind Änderungen vorbehalten.

All WSBB fights will also be available on Super Channel On Demand.

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