Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr. Betting
Artur Beterbiev will defend his WBC and IBF Light Heavyweight title on Saturday, June 18 against current WBO Light Heavyweight title champion Joe Smith Jr. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on ESPN. The bout will take place at the Hulu Theater in New York City, New York. Beterbiev comes into this fight with a record of 17-0 with 17 knockouts. He won the IBF light heavyweight title in November of 2017 when he defeated Enrico Koling by 12th round knockout and won the WBC light heavyweight title in October of 2019 when he defeated Oleksandr Gvozdyk by 10th round knockout. Smith Jr. is 28-3 with 22 knockouts. Smith Jr. won the WBO light heavyweight title in April of last year when he defeated Maxim Vlasov by majority decision. Beterbiev is listed as a huge favorite in boxing odds to win this fight.
When: Saturday, June 18, 2022
Where: Hulu Theater, New York City, New York
Why: WBC, WBO, and IBF Light Heavyweight Title Fight
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, Artur Beterbiev (17-0, 17 knockouts) will face Joe Smith Jr. (28-3, 22 knockouts) in a 12-round WBC, WBO, and IBF light heavyweight title bout. Specifically, the Hulu Theater in New York City, New York is the venue. ESPN will provide television coverage.
Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr. Boxing Odds
Joe Smith Jr. +522
Artur Beterbiev -844
WBC, WBO, and IBF Light Heavyweight Title Bout
Artur Beterbiev, age 37, is the current WBC and IBF light heavyweight title holder. He is 17-0 in his career with 17 knockouts. He stands six feet tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Khasavyurt, Dagestan ASSR. He is 6-0 in his last six fights. Beterbiev won the IBF light heavyweight title in November of 2017 when he defeated Enrico Koling by 12th round knockout. He won the WBC light heavyweight title in October of 2019 when he defeated Oleksandr Gvozdyk by 10th round knockout. He won by 9th round knockout against Marcus Browne in December of last year, won by 10th round knockout against Adam Deines in March of last year, won by 5th round knockout against Radivoje Kalajdzic in May of 2019, and won by 4th round knockout against Callum Johnson in October of 2018.
Joe Smith Jr., age 32, is the current WBO light heavyweight title holder. He is 28-3 in his career with 22 knockouts. He stands six feet tall and fights from an orthodox stance. He was born in Long Island, New York. He is 5-1 in his last six fights. Smith Jr. won the WBO light heavyweight title in April of last year when he defeated Maxim Vlasov by majority decision. He won by 9th round knockout against Steve Geffrard in January, won by 9th round knockout against Eleider Álvarez in August of 2020, won by split decision against Jesse Hart in January of 2020, won by 1st round knockout against Melvin Russell in June of 2018, and lost by unanimous decision against Dmitry Bivol in March of 2019.
Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr.
Smith Jr. said this to the media about his upcoming fight, “If I can get him out in two, three, four, whatever it may be, I’m going to do it. He comes straight forward; he’s made for my style. He comes forward; I believe I’m a little faster and a little more elusive, where I can get some ‘lucky shots’ off. I’m just doing everything I normally do and then some. I’m doing a little more strength training just so I know my strength is up there with his. ... It’s going to be a great fight, because I’m 100 percent (ready).”
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