Joe Smith Jr vs Steve Geffrard - Full Highlights

Smith was expected to make his first WBO title defense against the #5 ranked WBO light heavyweight contender Callum Johnson on January 15, 2022, at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. On January 6, 2022, it was revealed that Johnson was forced to withdraw from the bout due to a positive COVID-19 test. He was replaced by Steve Geffrard, who stepped in on a weeks notice. The bout was broadcast by ESPN and Sky Sports. Smith stopped Geffrard in the 9th round