Boxing Star Boxing flirts with idea of Stevenson vs. Smith Jr. at Coliseum; Fighters Agree by Kristine Haugsjaa January 6, 2017 Days after Long Island’s own WBC international light-heavyweight boxing champion, Joe Smith Jr. knocked out boxing legend Bernard Hopkins in his retirement bout at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., Smith took to social media hinting at the possibilities of his next bout; more specifically at Nassau Coliseum on April 29th, which has been under renovation and is expected to re-open in the coming months. httpss://www.instagram.com/p/BONGkR9hmnu/ Following the post, Star Boxing promoter Joe DeGuardia told RingTV.com he was exploring the idea of Smith Jr (23-1, 19KOs). facing WBC Light-Heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson (28-1, 23KOs) at the Coliseum, instead of facing fellow Long Island boxer, undefeated Sean Monaghan of Long Beach (28-0 , 17KOs). “Absolutely Adonis Stevenson is still an option,” DeGuardia told RingTV.com. “The WBC, who I have a lot of respect in (president) Mauricio Sulaiman — and I expect that he would recognize that if the parties were to agree otherwise, that this fight transcends many different things. And to be able to have a world championship fight in New York for Adonis Stevenson would be something spectacular.” Stevenson’s manager, Al Haymon, has April 29th on hold at the Uniondale venue. Stevenson told Boxingscene.com Friday morning he would fight Smith in New York. “If he wants to fight I am ready. He is a good fighter. He beat Hopkins. If I beat him him though I don’t want anybody to say he’s a bum.” Smith Jr. responded via Twitter hours later, encouraging the match up. httpss://twitter.com/beastsmithjr/status/817446141583355904 Who would you rather see in Smith’s next bout? Smith/Stevenson or Smith/Monaghan? Post Views: 1,518 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Kristine Haugsjaa Kristine is a Managing Editor for DoubleGSports.com as well as UFC/MMA Lead Writer. She also hosts a column known as Fighting Words. Latest posts by Kristine Haugsjaa (see all) NJ’s Chookagian makes flyweight debut at UFC Charlotte - November 7, 2017 Fighting Words: Bellator is Giving Hardy the Credit She Deserves - October 20, 2017 Frankie Edgar to face Champion Max Holloway at UFC 218 - October 3, 2017 Boxing’s Amanda Serrano heading to MMA - September 21, 2017 Related Topicsadonis stevensonBoxingjoe smith jrNassau Coliseumsean monaghanstar boxingwbc Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! MadFit Dance Workout Videos — Fitness Fun for All by Elizabeth DiPietro | posted on March 15, 2021 Will Michael Jordan’s Exclusive Golf Course Enable Him To Take On The Pros? by Katie Malespina | posted on March 30, 2021 Michael Jordan Could Change the Future of Nascar for the Better by Inesh Chari | posted on March 30, 2021 Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep by Inesh Chari | posted on March 22, 2021 The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren by Brandon Berrios | posted on April 19, 2021 More in Boxing The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren Jake Paul and Ben Askren are set to fight tonight, and as a fan... Poirier McGregor Trilogy Is a Hot Ticket but is the Donation Beef a Show? Before UFC 257, Conor McGregor predicted that he would win the fight, but more... The Paul Brothers are Bad for Combat Sports Obviously this is just my opinion, but with Jake Paul and Logan Paul getting... Floyd Mayweather Set to Square Up Against Logan Paul The richest athlete in the world is about to add to his north of... LI’s Gian Villante in the works to face ‘Shogun’ Rua at UFC Fight Night in Brazil Connecticut Whale Kelly Babstock and NY Riveters Ashley Johnston named to All Star Game