The fighters will square off Saturday, live worldwide on DAZN, in what Smith hopes is a precursor to a WBC super lightweight title fight against current champion Alberto Puello. However, Germain looks to throw Smith's world title ambitions into disarray when the men step into the ring at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield.

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For Germain (26-2-1, 11 KOs), the opportunity to climb the ladder himself is too big to pass up. 

"Everything is on the line for me," the Canadian said at the pre-fight press conference on Thursday. "I've been waiting all of my life for this type of opportunity. I live boxing. I'm always in the gym.

"When I got the call for this fight I was already training and I was already in shape."

Smith (17-0, 13 KOs) holds the WBC Silver title and is the No. 1 contender for Puello's world crown, and Germain believes Smith's long-term title plans may interfere with his ability to perform at his peak this weekend.

"I think Dalton is a brilliant professional fighter but it's going to get in his head," the 35-year-old said. "Everyone in this room speaks about the next fight. I'm here. I'm here to fight. I'm here for the 'W.'

"I think Dalton is a true professional and he's going to remain focused on me, but it'll be in his head. Dalton is a good fighter and he does everything well. I think I have something to beat him because I'm a smart fighter. He is a true champion and very professional.

"That's why I'm in boxing - to fight against good fighters. I truly think we have something and that we are going to do it. I wouldn't be here if I didn't think I could win."

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Fight fans are in for a treat at the end of April / start of May, with three amazing fight cards within seven days - and DAZN PPV is the only place to watch them all.

• April 26: Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn
• May 2: Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero; Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez; Teofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr.
• May 3: Canelo Alvarez vs William Scull

Arch rivals Eubank Jr and Benn finally go head-to-head to start the exhilarating week, with PPV prices at £19.95 in the UK; $24.99 in the US; €24.99 in Europe.

Garcia vs. Romero and Canelo vs. Scull fight nights follow, which will both be exclusively on DAZN. Fight fans can purchase either fight individually for $59.99 US; £/€21.99 UK/IRE; ROW - $24.99 per PPV or take advantage of the DAZN Knockout Weekend Bundle where both fights can be purchased for $90 US; £34.99 in the UK and €34.99 in Europe.