Joe Smith Jr. vs. Callum Johnson Betting
Joe Smith Jr. takes on Callum Johnson in a WBO light heavyweight title fight on Saturday, January 15 at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds and can be seen on ESPN. Smith Jr. comes into the fight with a record of 27-3 with 21 knockouts, while Johnson is 20-1 with 14 knockouts. Smith Jr. is the current WBO light heavyweight champion and this will be his first title defense. Smith Jr. won the belt by defeating Maxim Vlasov by majority decision in April of last year. Johnson will be getting his second title shot, as he lost to Artur Beterbiev back in 2018.
When: Saturday, January 15, 2022
Where: Turning Stone Resort Casino, Verona, New York
Why: WBO Light Heavyweight Title Fight
On Saturday, January 15, 2022, Joe Smith Jr. (27-3, 21 knockouts) will face Callum Johnson (20-1, 14 knockouts) in a 12-round light heavyweight bout. Specifically, Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York is the venue. ESPN will provide television coverage.
WBO Light Heavyweight Bout
Joe Smith Jr. age 32, is the current WBO light heavyweight champion. His career record is 27-3 with 21 knockouts. Smith Jr. stands six feet tall and fights from an orthodox stance. Smith Jr. is a native of Long Island, New York and currently resides there.
Smith Jr. is 4-1 in his last five fights. He is coming off a majority decision win against Maxim Vlasov in April of last year for the WBO light heavyweight title. Smith Jr. won by 9th round knockout against Eleider Alvarez in August of 2020, won by split decision against Jesse Hart in January of 2020, lost a unanimous decision to Dmitry Bivol in March of 2019 and won by 1st round knockout against Melvin Russell in June of 2018.
Johnson, age 36, is ranked No. 5 in the WBO light heavyweight division. His career record is 20-1 with 14 knockouts. Johnson stands five feet, 11 and a half inches tall and fights from an orthodox stance. Johnson is a native of Boston, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom and currently resides there.
Johnson is 4-1 in his last five fights. He is coming off a majority decision win against Server Emurlaev in October of last year. Johnson won by 2nd round TKO against Emil Markic in April of last year, won by 3rd round TKO against Sean Monaghan in March of 2019, lost by 4th round knockout against Artur Beterbiev in October of 2018 and won by 1st round TKO against Frank Buglioni in March of 2018.
Joe Smith Jr. vs. Callum Johnson
Smith is thrilled to be back in action after dealing with COVID. “I am glad to be getting back into the ring as quickly as I am to defend my WBO world championship after having COVID.” Smith said to the media, “It is not the fight the fans or I expected, but this will be an explosive fight between two huge punchers. I look forward to facing Johnson and defending my belt in front of my fans, as well as putting on a great show for the ones watching at home.”
Johnson is also looking forward to what should be an exciting fight. “Joe is a good world champion, and we’re both big punchers. I’m looking forward to it as much as I’m sure he will be.” Johnson said to the media, “I also would like to thank Frank Warren and the team at Queensberry, who said they would deliver me a world title shot. They’ve done their job, and now it’s time for me to do my job in the ring and become the new WBO light heavyweight champion.”
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