Star Boxing regrets to inform everyone that Joe Smith, Jr.'s WBO title defense will be postponed due to Smith Jr. testing positive for the coronavirus.  The fight, scheduled for October 30th, which was set to be officially announced this week for Smith's home state, New York. A rescheduled fight date will be announced soon.  Smith had this to say about the disappointing news, "I was in camp working hard. I am very disappointed that I won't be able to defend my title in October due to having COVID. When I am better I will be back in the gym preparing to fight as soon as I can and put on a great show for all my fans." 

 

Star Boxing CEO Joe DeGuardia added, "We are disappointed that we must postpone Joe Smith's first world title defense in front of his dedicated New York fan base. Currently, our sole focus is to make sure that Joe is healthy and we wish him a speedy recovery. News on a rescheduled fight date will be announced soon."