BOXXER’s Liam Smith set for hometown return against Hassan Mwakinyo

BOXXER has announced that Liam Smith will return to action this September against Hassan Mwakinyo in Liverpool.

Smith, 33, heads back to his hometown to compete in front of his adoring fans after an incredible showing against Jessie Vargas this past April in New York.

The former WBO light-middleweight champion has been in there with some of the very best, including Canelo Alvarez, and he’ll be hoping to continue his quest for a second world title when he collides with Hassan Mwakinyo.

His opponent holds a 20-2 record and with 14 of those victories coming via knockout, Smith will have to watch out for the power of the man from Tanzania.

In addition to the aforementioned contest, two of the nation’s best light-heavyweights will meet at the M&S Bank Arena when Dan Azeez defends the gold against Shakan Pitters – who is a former title holder in his own regard.

BOXXER CEO and Founder Ben Shalom had the following to say about the highly anticipated fight night and the return of Smith to Merseyside.

“We were delighted to sign Liam Smith, so there is no better place for him to make his debut with us than in his home city of Liverpool. Liam is a man on a mission. He wants to win a second world title and there are big fights coming his way. Coming off a defining stoppage win over Jessie Vargas at the iconic Madison Square Garden in April and returning to the M&S Bank Arena, where he stopped derby rival Anthony Fowler last October, Liam truly is in the best form of his life. This fight will be the perfect return to Sky against a proven dangerous puncher. Another big performance will set Liam up for a world title and potential box office fights.”

Fight Night Confirmed