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Smith vows to upset the odds
- Updated: September 16, 2016
Liam Smith is confident of upsetting the odds against Saul ‘Canelo’ this weekend in Texas.
Smith will make the third defence of his WBO super welterweight title but is a huge underdog for Saturday’s clash with the Mexican star at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington.
Canelo, whose sole defeat in 49 fights was to ring legend Floyd Mayweather in 2013, is rated 1-12 with bookmakers.
“Canelo’s the favourite, rightly so,” said Smith on the eve of Friday night’s weigh in.
“He’s fought at a higher level, at this level before. But I am the champion. I am the undefeated fighter. I don’t know how to lose yet.
“He’s gonna have …
