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Team Liam Smith make final battle cry before taking on Canelo Alvarez

Hours before battle, Liam Smith's trainer Joe Gallagher discusses the task ahead

Matt Christie

16th September, 2016

Team Liam Smith make final battle cry before taking on Canelo Alvarez
Tom Hogan/Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions

JUST hours before Liam Smith was due to take on Canelo Alvarez at the AT&T Stadium, the Englishman’s trainer, Joe Gallagher, sat down with Boxing News to give his final thoughts on the fight, the mood of his fighter, his views on the weigh-in, and the threat posed by the Mexican.

The interview, conducted in the lobby of the fight hotel, can be seen below.

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