Artur Beterbiev crumples Callum Smith to set up tantalising clash with Dmitry Bivol
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Artur Beterbiev retained the unified light-heavyweight titles with a brutal finish of Callum Smith on Saturday night, setting up a tantalising clash with Dmity Bivol. Smith had his moments and took on his corner’s advice to target the body of Beterbiev, but the champion remained unfazed, built momentum across six rounds, and turned up the pressure in round seven. However, Beterbiev’s promoter Bob Arum said on Saturday that the fight is not yet finalised, and that it cannot take place before July – three months after the end of Ramadan. As such, Saturday’s main event was Beterbiev’s first fight in 12 months and Smith’s first since August 2022.
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