Paul Smith desperate for knockout victory over Arthur Abraham

Paul Smith has insisted that he can knock out Arthur Abraham on his way to winning the WBO super-middleweight title later this month.

A controversial points decision loss to Abraham in September is still a frustrating memory for Smith, but the 32-year-old is certain that he will be celebrating his first world title win with a triumph over his German rival on February 21.

"I believe I can knock him out. I believe I've got the power to hurt anyone," Smith told Ringside.

"I believe I won the fight. If you don't think I won the fight, you must have had it a draw or you must have it for Abraham round-by-round.

"I believe I did beat him last time, I just didn't get the decision or the belt. This time I will get the decision and the belt or I'll get a knockout. But I'll be leaving Germany with a world title."

Abraham heads into the fight in Berlin with a 41-4 record, while Smith has lost four of his 39 professional bouts.