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Illness Forces Liam Smith Out of Fight with Josh Kelly
With just a week to go before the highly anticipated Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois fight at Wembley, the undercard has taken a hit. Former WBO light-middleweight champ Liam Smith has been forced to withdraw from his clash with Josh Kelly due to illness, leaving the undercard one fight lighter.
Former World Champion Out of Action
Liam Smith, the Liverpudlian boxer, won't be stepping into the ring next weekend as planned. The former world champion hasn't fought since his defeat to Chris Eubank Jr in September last year. Smith was struck down with a virus, putting an end to his scheduled bout with Josh Kelly.
Uncertainty Looms Over Replacement Opponent
It remains uncertain whether a replacement opponent will be found for Josh Kelly, who was set to face Smith in the undercard fight. Smith's absence due to illness has left a gap in the undercard lineup for the Wembley event, which is expected to draw a massive crowd of 96,000 fans.
