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WBO light heavyweight titleholder Joe Smith Jr could be on the verge of defending his title against Daniel Jacobs this fall according to what representatives for both sides have confirmed to RingTV. Keith Connolly, who manages Jacobs, says that Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn made a lucrative offer to Joe Smith for the bout, one which he believes will garner serious consideration.
“I think it was a great offer that Eddie made. It’s multiple times more than Joe Smith has ever made in his life, so I think it was a strong offer. It’ll be the biggest fight between New Yorkers in New York in a long time.”