Artur Beterbiev Defends Unified Light-Heavyweight Titles Against Callum Smith

Artur Beterbiev, the unified light-heavyweight champion, is set to defend his titles against Callum Smith tonight. The highly anticipated boxing match will take place at the Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada.

Known for his formidable punching power, Beterbiev will face off against Smith, a former super-middleweight world champion from Liverpool. Smith’s 2021 move up in weight has only amplified his power, setting the stage for an explosive showdown between two skilled fighters.

The bout was on the verge of being canceled earlier this week when it was revealed that Beterbiev had returned an atypical result in a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada) test. However, subsequent tests came back negative, sparking the green light for the much-anticipated fight.

The winner of this matchup will be one step closer to a future unification bout against a compatriot in Saudi Arabia. Beterbiev, a Russian-born fighter now based in Canada, has already signed a deal to fight in Saudi Arabia, pending a victory against Smith.

This event has attracted significant attention from boxing enthusiasts, as Beterbiev’s knockout power and Smith’s skillset promise to create an intense and thrilling fight. Fans will be eagerly watching as these two fighters battle it out in the ring.