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When is Paul Smith vs Tyron Zeuge? Date, venue, time and TV channel for WBA title fight

Smith entering 'last chance saloon' after losing previous two heavyweight clashes

PAUL SMITH is hoping to end his run of title challenge losses when he returns to Germany to take on Tyron Zeuge for the WBA regular title.

This will be Smith's third shot at becoming world champion in the super middleweight division after twice losing to Arthur Abraham in 2014 and 2015 in unanimous decisions after 12 rounds.

 Smith has lost twice in Abraham in recent years but has another title fight on Saturday
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Smith has lost twice in Abraham in recent years but has another title fight on SaturdayCredit: Action Images

If he does claim the crown at the third time of asking, the British ace will join the likes of George Groves and James DeGale as world titlists.

 George Groves is the current WBA world champion in the middleweight division
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George Groves is the current WBA world champion in the middleweight divisionCredit: Reuters
 James DeGale has also won a world title and is one of Britains most talented fighters
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 James DeGale has also won a world title and is one of Britains most talented fightersCredit: Getty Images

The 34-year-old admitted he would have retired back in 2014 had he beat Abraham, and will be looking to end his career on a high this weekend.

When is the fight?

The bout will take place on Saturday June 17, and will begin from 9pm.

What venue will hold it?

The fight will take place in Wetzlar, Germany at the Rittal Arena. This will be the third time Smith has fought In Germany after losing twice to Abraham in Kiel in the last three years.

 Arthur Abraham beat Smith twice in two years in Germany
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Arthur Abraham beat Smith twice in two years in GermanyCredit: Reuters

What TV channel is it on?

Sky Sports 1 HD will be showing coverage of the fight as part of the Live Fight Night.

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