Stephen Smith determined to seize second chance to win world title against Jason Sosa
Friday 11 November 2016 14:37, UK
Stephen Smith fell short in his first attempt to win a world title, but is determined to make amends when he challenges WBA champion Jason Sosa.
The Liverpudlian super-featherweight will challenge Sosa on Saturday night in Monte Carlo, live on Sky Sports, and insists he learnt important lessons from a points defeat to IBF title holder Jose Pedraza in April.
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Smith paid the price for a momentary lapse against Pedraza and was floored in the ninth round before the Puerto Rican sealed a unanimous decision victory in Connecticut.
Six months later, Smith has received a shot at Sosa, and believes he has devised a winning gameplan with trainer Joe Gallagher.
"First time round, things were maybe a bit new," Smith told Sky Sports. "I know more about what I'm going into this time and they are both very different styles, both been different preparations.
"But I do believe this style will suit me more and will play into my hands. If I land, I'll hurt him, and I'm very confident of that. I just know I've got to go out there and box, use me brain, use me skills."
Watch Stephen Smith against Jason Sosa on the Monte Carlo card, including Luis Ortiz versus Malik Scott, Jamie McDonnell and Martin Murray, from 7pm, Saturday, live on Sky Sports 2.
