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By Fightnews.com
In a rematch and WBO 154lb world title eliminator, former world champion Liam “Beefy” Smith (26-1-1, 14 KOs) pounded out a twelve round majority decision over bitter rival Liam Williams (16-2-1, 11 KOs) on Saturday night at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England. Scores were 117-111, 116-112 and 114-114.
Smith also won the first fight via TKO on a cut. He is now in line to contest for the belt WBO champion Miguel Cotto will soon be vacating.
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