Fight Night: Andre Ward vs. Paul Smith

Everything you need to know about the two athletes.

When Two Champions Collide - Tonight's the night! The highly anticipated boxing match between Andre Ward and Paul Smith is set to air exclusively on BET at 10 p.m. ET. While you wait for the light heavyweight showdown, here's some background about the two star athletes.(Photos from left: Alexis Cuarezma/Getty Images, Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images)

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When Two Champions Collide - Tonight's the night! The highly anticipated boxing match between Andre Ward and Paul Smith is set to air exclusively on BET at 10 p.m. ET. While you wait for the light heavyweight showdown, here's some background about the two star athletes.(Photos from left: Alexis Cuarezma/Getty Images, Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Heavy Nickname - Andre Ward's success to date is probably partly due to his nickname: S.O.G., which means Son of God.(Photo: Alexis Cuarezma/Getty Images)

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Heavy Nickname - Andre Ward's success to date is probably partly due to his nickname: S.O.G., which means Son of God.(Photo: Alexis Cuarezma/Getty Images)

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In the Hands of Hov - Andre Ward is an all-star boxing champ, so it was only right that he signed with the all-star hip hop champ. He officially inked his deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation management on January 9, 2015.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Roc Nation Sports)

Family Man - He may be tough as nails in the ring, but Ward's core values are even stronger. He's a proud father to four kids, is a devout Christian and is married to his high school sweetheart.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Family Man - He may be tough as nails in the ring, but Ward's core values are even stronger. He's a proud father to four kids, is a devout Christian and is married to his high school sweetheart.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Andre Ward’s First Fight in More Than a Year - Andre Ward is back and he's still the super middle-weight champion of the world. After being out of the ring for 14 months to recover from shoulder surgery, Ward dominated  Edwin Rodriguez on Saturday, Nov. 16 in Ontario, California. Ward won nearly ever round to continue his unbeaten streak with a 27-0 record. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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Undisputed - This super-middleweight champ takes his title to heart as he is yet to lose a fight, having won all 28, with 14 wins by K.O.(Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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The Champ Is Here - It’s been more than 12 months since Olympic gold medalist and super-middleweight champion Andre Ward has stepped into the boxing ring. He was nursing a shoulder injury which inadvertently led to a dispute over his title with the World Boxing Council. Nevertheless, Ward’s faith is strong, and he is ready to defend his title against Edwin Rodriguez on Nov. 16. BET.com talked to Ward about his year off, the expectations of his return and his future in boxing. — Dominique Zonyéé(Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

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Talk That Talk - Yeah, he can walk the walk, but he can also talk the talk. The A1 boxer has served as a commentator on HBO's World Championship Boxing and Boxing After Dark.(Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

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Overseas Sensation - Ward's opponent, Paul Smith, hails from Liverpool, England and has been boxing since the age of 9.  (Photo:  Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images)

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Commendable Record - Though his boxing record isn't as perfect as Ward's, it's still top notch. He's even fought in more matches than his opponent (40 to Ward's 28). He's won 35 with 19 wins by K.O.(Photo:  Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Interesting Alias - Every atlhlete has a nickname, but Smith has two: Real Gone Kid and Smigga (Oh? Okay).(Photo: STEFANIE LOOS/Reuters/Corbis)

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Interesting Alias - Every atlhlete has a nickname, but Smith has two: Real Gone Kid and Smigga (Oh? Okay).(Photo: STEFANIE LOOS/Reuters/Corbis)

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High Ranks - Smith is currently rated the No. 8 best super middleweight boxer in the wold by the World Boxing Organization.(Photo:  Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images)

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Turntables Master - When he's not boxing, Smith is a resident DJ at the Society nightclub in Liverpool. He also writes music on the side.(Photo: Mirrorpix/Splash News/Corbis)

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Turntables Master - When he's not boxing, Smith is a resident DJ at the Society nightclub in Liverpool. He also writes music on the side.(Photo: Mirrorpix/Splash News/Corbis)