Stephen Smith and Devis Boschiero face off in final press conference

Stephen Smith says he is fully prepared for his fight with Devis Boschiero

Stephen Smith is relishing a potentially pivotal bout as he prepares to face Devis Boschiero in Liverpool on Saturday.

The clash is an IBF super-featherweight eliminator and with Smith (22-1-KO12) keen to book a clash with world champion Jose Pedraza, he knows the pressure is on.

In Boschiero, he faces a durable Italian with a record of 37-3-1-KO19 and who has fought at world title level before - suffering a controversial split decision defeat to Takahiro Ao in 2011.

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Can 'Swifty' beat his experienced foe to the big-time? Watch the video at the top of the page to hear his pre-fight thoughts.

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