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Royston Barney-Smith wants to win the world title in 2027
Royston Barney-Smith is hoping to fight for the world title in 2027 before his next test against Conor McIntosh.
Barney-Smith’s fight with McIntosh for the vacant British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles will be his first since claiming victory on the undercard in October Fabio Wardley won against Joseph Parker.
He faced WBO European super featherweight champion Danny Quartermaine, who was undefeated before the fight, his only disadvantage being a draw with Jack Bateson after a cut.
Barney-Smith handled the fight with ease, winning most of the rounds handily, with the judges’ scorecards reading 98-90 and 100-88 in the remaining two.
The 22-year-old shared his thoughts on the fight and I honestly told how challenging it was.
“I prepared for a much tougher fight than what it was,” Barney-Smith told proboxing-fans.com.
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“If I hadn’t prepared the way I did, it wouldn’t have made it this far.”
Barney-Smith will face McIntosh on the undercard of Friday’s rematch between Nathaniel Collins and Cristobal Lorente in Glasgow.
“I feel good, I’m a bit skinny, but I can’t complain.
“I expect everything and more, but at the same time I know that I have prepared as best as I could.”
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The athlete from Dorset wants to fight for the world title in 2027 and dreams of fighting in America.
“St Mary’s Football Stadium or MGM [Grand in Las Vegas].
“I would like to become British, Commonwealth and European champion and early next year I would like to fight in an eliminator or for the full world title.”
The rising super featherweight was a standout amateur before turning professional and revealing some of his most notable achievements.
“I won two European gold medals, a European bronze medal, fought 28 international fights for England and won 27 of them.
“It’s really almost like a racehorse, right from the start you want to push and go all the way, but you need a jockey to hold him back and tell him when to go.
“This is where your coaches and promoter have to hold you back.
“Every boxer wants to go as swift as possible. They [promoters] discover the full scope of what you can do and they will nurture your talent until you achieve it.
“It’s challenging, but at the same time I’m grateful.”
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Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
- Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
- Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
- Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
- Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
- Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
- Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
- Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
- Win in round 1: 100/1
- Win in round 2: 100/1
- Win in round 3: 100/1
- Win in round 4: 100/1
- Win in round 5: 100/1
- To win in round 6: 100/1
- To win in round 7: 80/1
- To win in round 8: 80/1
- To win round 9: 66/1
- To win in round 10: 66/1
- To win round 11: 66/1
- To win in round 12: 80/1
- To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Jaron Ennis
- To win round 1: 80/1
- Win in round 2: 50/1
- Win in round 3: 40/1
- To win in round 4: 28/1
- To win in round 5: 20/1
- To win in round 6: 16/1
- Win in round 7: 12/12
- To win in round 8: 1/11
- To win in round 9: 10/1
- To win in round 10: 10/1
- To win in round 11: 10/1
- To win in round 12: 1/11
- Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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