EDMONTON, Canada (Septembre 13, 2017) – The focus shifts from cruiserweights to super middleweights ce samedi (Sept. 16) en World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) quarterfinals action as undefeated, elite 168-pound fighters Callum “monde” Forgeron et Erik Skoglundthrow-down at Echo Arena in Liverpool, Royaume-Uni.

Canadian boxing fans will be able to watch all the tournament action live, including Smith vs. Skoglund, on Super Channel, qui a acquis les droits au Canada de diffuser la World Boxing Super Series de MP & Silva, une entreprise leader des médias internationaux qui fournit les droits des médias, numérique, services technologiques et de parrainage.

Le “La” must go in Samedi 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. ET / 3 p.m. PT, pour le Conseil mondial de boxe vacant (WBC) Diamond Championship.

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

(L-R) – Callum Smith & Erik Skoglund

Forgeron (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) à 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. Sur 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 sameSamedi.”

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 – le meilleur lutte contre le meilleur! That’s why I entered and that is why I’m really looking forward to this fight.

“Pour moi, it’s no problem fighting in Liverpool. Bien sûr, 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 (cruiserweight & super-moyens), 16 combattants, and a total of 14 main events. Un panel d'experts a invité les meilleurs boxeurs du monde à participer, à savoir les 15 meilleurs combattants des quatre grandes fédérations: WBA, WBC, IBF et WBO. In each weight class, eight boxers will battle it out in a bracket-style elimination tournament, with four quarterfinals (Septembre & Octobre 2017), two semifinals (Janvier & Février 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 millions en prix en argent. Le format à élimination directe de la compétition verra les meilleurs boxeurs se disputer finalement le trophée Muhammad Ali, le plus grand prix de la boxe. Le tournoi est organisé par la nouvelle société Comosa AG, une entreprise enregistrée en Suisse avec les principaux propriétaires Highlight Event & Divertissement, Groupe des temps modernes et équipe Sauerland. Comosa AG travaille en partenariat avec des boxeurs, promoteurs et managers dans le monde, et en alignement avec les quatre grandes fédérations mondiales de boxe, pour créer une nouvelle plateforme mondiale pour le sport.

Tous les combats et les combattants sont sujets à changement.

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

Super Channel a récemment diffusé des événements majeurs de boxe en direct comme Brook vs. Spence Jr., Pacquiao-Horn, Eubank, Jr. vs. Abraham, Lomachenko contre Marriaga et Crawford contre. Indongo.

Pour suivre toute l'action mondiale de boxe Super Series en direct, ainsi que la boxe plus excitant à venir, les fans de lutte au Canada peuvent communiquer avec leur fournisseur de câble local pour vous abonner à Super Channel et tout ce qu'elle offre, y compris les séries premium, films et plus beaucoup, pour aussi bas que $9.95 par mois.