Fans weren’t sure if they would get to see Elieder Alvarez take on Joe Smith Jr. When Alvarez reported a shoulder injury just weeks before the match, the fight was scheduled to take place on July 16 but was put on hold due to Alvarez’s shoulder injury that occurred during his training session. But fortunately, for fans, the fight is now back on track, and the outlook seems positive.
Top Rank Boxing has officially confirmed the fight is happening. The WBO Light Heavyweight World title marked for August 22.
There were a lot of concerns if the fight was ever going to happen. Alvarez’s trainer had recommended the previous date be called off as even if Alvarez recovered from the injury, it wouldn’t give him enough time to prepare for the bout. Alvarez called the upcoming fight as “critical” for him and Smith in a recent press release. Although anxious to lead the upper hand in the fight, Alvarez believes he has “all the tools to beat him (Smith)”.
January was the last appearance of Smith in the ring where he defeated Jesse Hart. Last year, Smith lost to WBA Champion Dmitry Bivol, which is why the upcoming fight is so important. Smith told the press that although Alvarez is a former world champion, he is treating the fight as a battle for the championship.
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The fight originally scheduled for July 16 is set to take place on August 22. Tune in to ESPN+ to catch the fight live. It is a long-time coming since the Coronavirus outbreak; the MGM Grand Conference Center will finally get back to host such spectacular events for viewers around the world.
Many events had been outright canceled due to concerns over public health and to curb the spread of the virus. But Summer is here, and things are looking to get back to normal – or close to normal at least. That’s not to say some events did not take place in the safety of private halls and through Livestream. Top Ranking is paving the way for the return of the sport, and there couldn’t have been a better time with Summer on us.
How to Stream Eleider Alvarez vs Joe Smith Jr. on FireStick
FireStick packs a punch when it comes to the amount of entertainment it delivers in a small form-factor. Thousands of FireStick owners enjoy livestream through their favourite apps. Boxing fans with FireStick device, we’ve got you covered. The fight will be live-streamed on ESPN+ and you can watch Eleider Alvarez vs Joe Smith Jr. from the comfort of your couch.
ESPN+ is the internet version of the popular sports channel that you have come to love so much. Just like its cable counterpart, it’s a paid option. But the upside to ESPN+ is the ability to stream online from a range of devices that it supports. When it comes to streaming unrestricted, there’s only one way, and that is through a VPN.
The service is not available in many parts of the world, which makes it difficult for fans in other parts of the world or someone away from home to access the service unless connected to a VPN. It’s a straightforward process that requires little effort. Here’s how:
- Get a VPN (FastestVPN or SurfShark)
- Download its app for FireStick. Head over to their Apps page and download the .apk file to install manually via USB.
- Download ESPN+ from the Fire TV app store.
- Launch VPN and connect to any US server.
- Launch ESPN+ and sign-in.
You’re all set to watch Eleider Alvarez vs Joe Smith Jr on Firestick now.
Fight Records
Eleider Alvarez
- Division: Light-Heavy
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Reach: 76 in
- Nationality: Colombian
- Stance: Orthodox
- Total fights: 26
- Wins: 25
- Wins by KO: 13
- Losses: 1
Joe Smith Jr.
- Division: Light-Heavy
- Height: 6 ft
- Nationality: American
- Stance: Orthodox
- Total fights: 28
- Wins: 25
- Wins by KO: 20
- Losses: 3
Conclusion
The fight will setup the winner one step closer to the WBO title currently in possession of Canelo Alvarez. The victor of this fight will meet the victor of Maskim Vlasov vs Umar Salamov for a shot at the WBO title. Turn on VPN and stream the fight from any location in the world.
