Ahead of the Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith clash this weekend, boxing fans want to know if there are any world title belts on the line. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the Beterbiev vs Smith fight, including which world light-heavyweight titles are on the line come fight night.
Are There Any Belts Are On The Line For Beterbiev vs Smith?
Arguably the best light-heavyweight boxer in the world is back in action this weekend. That’s right, Artur Beterbiev walks to the boxing ring for the 20th time as a professional, looking to win his nineth consecutive world title fight.
Beterbiev first became world champion back in November 2017, and has since had seven world title defences. This of course means that yes, there are world title belts on the line for Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith this weekend.
Having picked up the IBF World Light-Heavyweight Title first, before then adding the WBC strap next and then WBO belt two fights ago, this means that Artur Beterbiev is the unified king at 175-pounds. For his bout this weekend against Callum Smith, all three of Beterbiev’s world title belts are on the line.
Should Callum Smith be successful against Beterbiev, he will become a two-weight world champion. ‘Mundo’ of course won the WBSS super-middleweight tournament by knocking out George Groves to become world champion, before losing his title to ‘Canelo’.
Now, Smith has the chance to become world champion in a second weight class – this time unified champ. This is one of the most exciting fights of the year, and will likely be an all-action contest of pure violence from Quebec City, Canada.
Huge ramifications for the light-heavyweight division as Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith takes centre stage. Will the winner face Dmitrii Bivol next to see who is the undisputed, single best 175-pound fighter on the planet? Only time will tell.
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Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith – Fight Info
- 🥊 Boxing Fight: Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith
- 📊 Records: Artur Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KO’s) | Callum Smith (29-1, 21 KO’s)
- 📅 Date: Sunday, January 14, 2024
- 🕛 Main Event Time: Approx. 03:00am GMT
- 🏆 Titles: WBC, IBF & WBO World Light-Heavyweight Titles
- 📺 TV Channel: Sky Sports (UK)
- 🏟 Venue: Centre Videotron | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- 🎲 Fight Odds: Beterbiev 2/9 | Smith 3/1
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