article_snippet.sent: WBA world title is unlikely to be on the line.
article_snippet.sent: (left) is in line to take on Andre Ward on June 20 .
article_snippet.sent: Ward (right) has won all of Ward (right) 24 bouts but has not fought since defeating Edwin Rodriguez in November .
article_snippet.sent: Ward (right) defeated Carl Froch in 2011 and could be set for a rematch if Paul Smith beats Paul Smith .
article_snippet.sent: The 31-year-old, an Olympic champion and winner of all 27 of his professional fights, has not fought since November 2013.
article_snippet.sent: That period of absence will add a fascinating dimension to a fight that will catch the attention of Froch, who would postpone retirement for a home rematch against Ward (right).
highlights_snippet.sent: Liverpool fighter is not expected to challenge for Ward's WBA world title .
  