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Justin Barrasso

Michael ‘Slap Jesus’ Smith Playing the Role of Underdog on Power Slap

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Michael Smith is introducing the combat sports world to “Slap Jesus”.

The long-haired native of California is vying to become the first Power Slap welterweight champion. Glimpses of his story have been shared over the past three weeks on Power Slap: Road to the Title, but it is abundantly clear that Smith is comfortable in his role as the underdog. Even on Wednesday’s episode, his personal account was overshadowed by Christopher Thomas, the favorite to win the welterweight title.

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