Unbeaten Unified Light Heavyweight Champion Artur Beterbiev (19-0) puts his championships on the line against Brit Callum Smith (29-1), live from Canada.
Beterbiev was impressive in his last defence against Anthony Yarde, taking some heavy shots on his way to a stoppage victory. Beterbiev carries a perfect knockout record, 19 stoppages, including a 12th round stoppage way back in 2017.
Callum Smith is one of the four famed Smith brothers, and a former WBA World Super Middleweight Champion until his defeat by Canelo Alvarez. He’s only fought twice since then, and neither fight carried any stakes. Callum Smith will be stepping up to elite level for the first time since December 2020.
WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN THE BUILD-UP TO Beterbiev vs Smith?
The contest was originally due to take place on 19 August 2023, but was cancelled due to Beterbiev suffering an infection as a result of dental work. This led to Beterbiev not boxing and recuperating for the rest of 2023.
Callum Smith has not fought in the interim, with the last time he boxed being way back in August 2022 when he stopped Bauderlique on the undercard of Usyk vs Joshua 2.
⏰Start Time⏰
UK: Sunday 1:00 a.m.
Main event ringwalk expected 3:30 a.m – 4:00 a.m UK time.
📅Date📅
UK: Sunday 14 January 2024
US: Saturday 13 January 2024
🏟️Venue🏟️
The event is being held in Quebec, Canada at the Videotron Centre.
📺Broadcasters📺
The card will air on Sky Sports Arena in the UK.
The card will air on ESPN in the USA.
The card will air on Main Event in Australia through Kayo Sports for $49.95.
UNDERCARD:
Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith
– IBF, WBC, WBC World Light Heavyweight title
Jason Moloney Vs Saul Sanchez
– WBO World Bantamweight title
Chistian Mbilli vs Rohan Murdock
– WBC Continental Americas Super Middleweight title
Imam Khataev vs Rodolfo Gomez Jr
Christopher Guerrero vs Sergio Herrera
Leila Beaudoin vs Elizabeth Espinoza
Mehmet Unal vs Dragan Lepei
Wilkens Mathieu vs Jose Arias Alvarez
Moreno Fendero vs Victor Flores
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