Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith Boxing Betting
Artur Beterbiev will defend his WBC, WBO, and IBF light heavyweight titles on Saturday, January 13 against challenger Callum Smith. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on ESPN. The bout will take place at the Videotron Center in Quebec City, Canada. Beterbiev comes into this fight with a record of 19-0 with 19 knockouts. He won the IBF light heavyweight title in November of 2017 when he defeated Enrico Kölling by 12th round knockout, won the WBC light heavyweight title in October of 2019 when he defeated Oleksandr Gvozdyk by 10th round knockout, and won the WBO light heavyweight title in June of 2022 when he defeated Joe Smith Jr. by 2nd round knockout. Smith is 29-1 in his career with 21 knockouts. He won in August of 2022 when he defeated Mathieu Bauderlique by 4th round knockout. Beterbiev is listed as a favorite in boxing odds to win this fight.
When: Saturday, January 13, 2024
Where: Videotron Center, Quebec City, Canada
Why: WBC, WBO, and IBF Light Heavyweight Title Fight
On Saturday, January 13, 2024, Artur Beterbiev (19-0, 19 knockouts) will face Callum Smith (29-1, 21 knockouts) in a 12-round WBC, WBO, and IBF light heavyweight title bout. Specifically, Videotron Center in Quebec City, Canada is the venue. ESPN will provide television coverage.
Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith Boxing Odds
Callum Smith +340
Artur Beterbiev -480
Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith
Smith said this to zenger.news about his upcoming bout against Beterbiev, “It’s an exciting fight. It’s exactly what I’m in boxing for, to win world titles. I get to win three if I win this fight. It’s a huge fight for me but it’s a fight I’ve always liked. I’ve known of Artur Beterbiev for a long time. I know his style and I feel it matches up pretty well with mine. I think from a neutral view it’s a pretty exciting fight but I’m fully confident of going out there, coming out on top and taking his belts off him. People make out he’s this beast.
Part of him is 19 fights with 19 knockouts. He’s got a great record and his achievements speak for themselves but he has been hurt twice and he does get hit quite a bit. He’s not an elusive, hard to hit fighter. I do see ways in which I believe I can win. If somebody’s there for me to hit, I definitely believe I can hurt them and when I’ve seen other fighters hurt them, I definitely believe I can do the same. I’m going over there with the full belief that if I catch him, I hurt him and if I hurt him I believe I can get rid of him.”
WBC, WBO, and IBF Light Heavyweight Title Bout
Artur Beterbiev, age 38, is the current WBC, WBO, and IBF light heavyweight title holder. He is 19-0 in his career with 19 knockouts. He stands six feet tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Khasavyurt, Dagestan ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. He is 6-0 in his last six fights. He won the IBF light heavyweight title in November of 2017 when he defeated Enrico Kölling by 12th round knockout, won the WBC light heavyweight title in October of 2019 when he defeated Oleksandr Gvozdyk by 10th round knockout, and won the WBO light heavyweight title in June of 2022 when he defeated Joe Smith Jr. by 2nd round knockout. Beterbiev won by 8th round knockout against Anthony Yarde in January of last year, won by 9th round knockout against Marcus Browne in December of 2021, won by 10th round knockout against Adam Deines in March of 2021, and won by 5th round knockout against Radivoje Kalajdzic in May of 2019.
Callum Smith, age 33, is the current challenger for the WBC, WBO, and IBF light heavyweight title. He is 29-1 in his career with 21 knockouts. He stands six feet and three inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Liverpool, England. He is 5-1 in his last six fights. Smith won by 4th round knockout against Mathieu Bauderlique in August of 2022, won by 2nd round knockout against Lenin Castillo in September of 2021, won by unanimous decision against John Ryder in November of 2019, won by 3rd round knockout against Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam in June of 2019, won by 7th round knockout against George Groves in September of 2018, and lost by unanimous decision against Canelo Álvarez in December of 2020.
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