 (Joe Smith, Jr. pictures courtesy of Star Boxing)
NEW YORK (Februar 13, 2017) – World-class light heavyweight boxer Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith, Jr. will be Ring 8’s guest speaker Četrtek noč, Februar 23, at its monthly meeting, začenši pri 7 p.m. IN, at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, nahaja 1132 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square, New York.
The 27-year-old Smith (23-1, 19 Kos) is a Union 66 laborer between fights. The Long Island power-puncher from Mastic burst upon the International boxing scene last June, stopping former world title challenger Andrzej Fonfara (28-4) in the opening round for the World Boxing Council (WBC) International light heavyweight title.
 Joe Smith, Jr. (R) is shown finishing off Bernard Hopkins
decembra lani, Smith followed up with a sensational eighth-round knockout of living legend Bernard Hopkins (55-8-2), the seven-time, two-division world champion whose retirement fight was ruined by Smith.
“With knockout victories over Fonfara and Hopkins in his last two fights, Joe Smith might be the most exciting fighter since Arturo Gatti,” Ring 8 Predsednik Jack Hirschje dejal.
“We look forward to him being a featured speaker at our monthly meeting and letting us know what he has planned next in his career.”
Smith was the recipient of Ring 8’s “Knockout of the Year Award” last December at the organization’s 30th Letni Ring 8 Holiday dogodek in podelitev nagrad. Phil inJerry Capobianco, zaporedju, Smith’s manager and trainer, were also honored as Ring 8’s Manager and Trainer of the Year.
Smith is a light heavyweight contender on the verge of a major fight this year, possibly a world title shot. He is promoted by New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) inductee Joe DeGuardia (Star Boxing).
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