It was mission accomplished for Joe Smith Jr., or at least the first step of his intended journey. The heavy-handed light heavyweight claimed his first major title, earning a 12-round majority decision over Russia's Maxim Vlasov to win the vacant WBO 175-pound belt Saturday evening at Osage Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Long Island's Smith--who recently wed this past February--was forced to put his honeymoon on hold to re-enter training camp for the rescheduled title fight.
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