Paul Smith wants to 'put things right' in Germany ahead of Tyron Zeuge clash
Thursday 15 June 2017 11:55, UK
Paul Smith has vowed to "put things right" following his controversial world title defeat to Arthur Abraham over two years ago, as he prepares to face Tyron Zeuge this Saturday.
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Smith will face Germany's Zeuge, live on Sky Sports, as he looks to claim the WBA 'regular' super-middleweight world title.
Smith has had two previous cracks at world honours, twice facing Abraham for the WBO strap in Germany but losing via a unanimous points decisions on both occasions.
The 34-year-old concedes he fairly lost the second fight with Abraham, but feels the first contest resulted in a very controversial decision and is something the Liverpudlian is eager to put right.
Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ, Smith said: "I lost the last two world title fights and although I lost the second fight fair and square, the first bout was contentious.
"This time I have to make sure and put things right, I'm here to win the WBA title, take it home and finally be a world champion.
"My brother Liam has done it, while Callum and Stephen are lined up to fight for a world title - fingers crossed. It could be a massive year for the family.
"It's been a long, hard road for me, I've been a professional for 14 years so to cap it off with a world title and finally put things right from Germany a couple of years ago would be amazing."
Paul Smith vs Tyron Zeuge is live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 9pm on Saturday, then Andre Ward vs Sergey Kovalev II is live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 2am on Sunday morning.
