There could be a treat in store for spectators in Liverpool as an all British clash between Liam Smith (29-3-1) and Anthony Fowler (15-1) in the 'Battle of Liverpool' is set for Saturday night.
Fowler last fought in the Fight Camp series in 2021, when he stopped German fighter Rico Mueller in the eighth round, and he knows that Smith poses a challenge.
Smith has plenty of history to call upon, including a clash with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, and he has been world champion at light middleweight.
Whoever is victorious could find their way to a title shot, and defeat could derail the career of the loser.
Here are all the details to Smith vs. Fowler.
Fowler vs. Smith coverage
- The DAZN Boxing Show previews Smith vs. Fowler
- In The Ring: Where Smith vs. Fowler will be won and lost
- Anthony Fowler: Beating Liam Smith is only part of my journey
- Smith brothers still get nervous watching one of their own
- Liam Smith to consider his career options if he loses to Anthony Fowler
- Can Liam Smith and Anthony Fowler emulate other British city derbies? A look back at some memorable local grudges
- How to watch Smith vs. Fowler
Fowler vs. Smith weights
Fowler weighed in at 153 ¾ pounds, while Smith registered 154 pounds on the scale. Read more about Friday's weigh-in here.
Fowler vs. Smith odds
Smith is the favourite with Oddschecker making him 4/7 on for the victory.
Fowler is thought to be the underdog, but at 5/4 it reflects the fact the pair are well matched and could push each other all the way on Saturday.
When is Smith vs. Fowler, fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, October 9
- Main card: 7:00 p.m. BST
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10 p.m. BST
The Liam Smith vs. Anthony Fowler fight card will take place on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 7:00 p.m. for UK fans and 2:00 p.m. ET for those in New York City and on the East Coast. Smith and Fowler are set to make their ringwalks at approximately 10:00 p.m, although that depends on the length of the earlier bouts.
What Channel/Stream is fighter vs. fighter?
- U.S.: DAZN
- UK: DAZN
Smith vs. Fowler will have their super-welterweight grudge match on DAZN in over 200 countries and territories, with Australia and New Zealand the only exceptions.
Where is the Smith vs. Fowler fight?
The Smith vs. Fowler fight is taking place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, in front of 10,000 fans.
Liam Smith record and bio
- Nationality: English
- Date of Birth: July 27, 1988
- Height: 5-9.5
- Reach: N/A
- Total Fights: 33
- Record: 29-3-1 with 16 knockouts
Anthony Fowler Record and Bio
- Nationality: English
- Born: March 10, 1991
- Height: 5-11
- Reach: N/A
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 15-1 with 12 knockouts
Smith vs. Fowler fight card
- Liam Smith vs. Anthony Fowler; Super welterweight
- Ted Cheeseman vs. Troy Williamson; British super weltwerweight title
- Shannon Courtenay vs. Jamie Mitchell; WBA world bantamweight title
- Peter McGrail vs. TBC; Bantamweight
- Kieron Conway vs. JJ Metcalf; Super welterweight
- Luke Willis vs. Rylan Charlton; Lightweight
- Natasha Jonas vs. TBC; Lightweight
- Solomon Dacres vs. Kamil Sokolowski; Heavyweight
- Rhiannon Dixon vs. Anaelle Angerville; Lightweight
- Blane Hyland vs. Santiago San Eusebio; Super flyweight