Callum Smith's World Boxing Super Series semi-final against Juergen Braehmer will be staged in Germany

By Richard Damerell

Image: Callum Smith will face Juergen Braehmer in February

Callum Smith's World Boxing Super Series semi-final against Juergen Braehmer will be held in Nuremberg on February 24.

The Liverpudlian super-middleweight must travel to Braehmer's home country as he attempts to set up a final with the winner of all the British battle between George Groves and Chris Eubank Jr on February 17.

Smith's trainer Joe Gallagher had called for a neutral venue, but the unbeaten 27-year-old insists he is not concerned about travelling to the backyard of his German opponent.

I am the better man, the younger, fresher man, and I believe I will do what needs to be done to get to the final.
Callum Smith

"I believe I will beat Jurgen Braehmer anywhere in the world and it is a nice away trip for my fans," said Smith.

"I am the better man, the younger, fresher man, and I believe I will do what needs to be done to get to the final."

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Smith reached the last four with a unanimous decision win over Erik Skoglund in September, while Braehmer also triumphed on points against Rob Brant in October to book his place in the semis.

Image: Braehmer has predicted a victory in front of his own fans

"I am looking forward to the fight," said 39-year-old Braehmer.

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"Callum is a good fighter, but I feel confident that I will win this fight. I am in this tournament because I strongly believe I have the ability to win it. Next step towards my goal is a victory in Nuremberg."

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