article_snippet.sent: Negotiations to make a fight between Paul Smith and Andre Ward are set to be concluded this week, with the Liverpool super-middleweight set to meet one of boxing's biggest talents on June 20.
article_snippet.sent: Liverpool boxer Paul Smith
article_snippet.sent: It is a huge opportunity for Paul Smith but an even bigger task against a fighter who outclassed Carl Froch in 2011.
article_snippet.sent: Paul Smith, 32, has lost back-to-back world title challenges in Germany against Arthur Abraham, albeit in controversial circumstances in the first of those fights when a wide decision was handed to Arthur Abraham from a close bout.
article_snippet.sent: Paul Smith has lost Paul Smith last two world title challenges to Arthur Abraham (left) of Germany .
article_snippet.sent: Paul Smith's hope this time round will be Andre WardAndre Ward, usually so slick and brilliantly accurate, has diminished through inactivity.
highlights_snippet.sent: Paul Smith is set to face Andre Ward in Oakland, California on June 20 .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Paul Smith has lost back-to-back world title challenges against Arthur Abraham while the American is undefeated in 27 games .