In the main event of the evening in Nuremberg, Germany, in the second semi-final of the World Boxing Super Series, Callum Smith (24-0, 17 KOs) got a unanimous decision over the previously undefeated Nieky Holzken (13-1, 10 KOs) and defended him diamond WBC belt. The scores of the judges' notes were 118-110 and twice 117-111.
Smith decided to pass to the final with the least losses and built his work on waste, actively shooting from the distance on his inferior in the dimensions former kickboxer Holzken, who agreed for this fight on five days notice. To Nieky's credit, he turned out to be a strong and tough opponent, constantly moving forward and often dangerously landing powerful left and right hooks. And despite all his efforts to break into the short distance, Smith worked well and landed more and took round by round.
Initially Smith was to meet former light heavyweight champion Jurgen Braehmer, but the latter was forced to withdraw from the battle because of a prolonged illness.
Thus Smitt in early summer in London will meet in the WBSS final WBA champion George Groves, who was present at ringside and after Callum's victory went into the ring to congratulate his future opponent.
