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Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith was a professional boxing fight that took place on January 13, 2024, in the Videotron Centre, Quebec City, Canada. On March 15, 2023, the WBC mandated the undefeated Artur Beterbiev to defend his title against former WBA super middleweight champion Callum Smith. However, negotiations between the two fighters fell through, leading to a purse bid. Top Rank secured the bid with $2,115,000, ensuring a 70/30% split in Beterbiev's favor, guaranteeing him $1,330,000, and allocating 10% for the winner.
The bout was scheduled to take place on August 19, 2023, but the championship bout was postponed on July 30, 2023, due to Beterbiev's jaw surgery necessitated by a bone infection. The rescheduled fight was then slated for January 13, 2024, at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, where Artur Beterbiev emerged victorious via a 7th-round TKO.
In his last outing on January 28, 2023, at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, England, Artur Beterbiev secured his 19th victory by defeating Anthony Yarde. The match concluded in the eighth round with a technical knockout (TKO) at 2:01. Beterbiev successfully retained his WBC, IBF, and WBO light-heavyweight titles with this win. In contrast, Callum Smith is returning after a long hiatus, with his last fight against Mathieu Bauderlique taking place on August 20, 2022, at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Smith emerged victorious with a knockout (KO) in the fourth round at 1:53.
Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith Tale of the Tape
Artur Beterbiev squared off against Callum Smith for the first time on January 13, 2024. This clash took place in the light-heavyweight division for 12 rounds, with all of Beterbiev’s titles on the line. The venue for this event is set to be the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Canada. Beterbiev once again remains undefeated as he defeated Callum Smith via a 7th-round TKO.
Currently, Beterbiev holds an undefeated professional boxing record of 20 wins in 20 fights, with all wins coming via knockout. In contrast, his opponent, Callum Smith, also holds an almost unblemished record of 29 wins and 2 loss in 31 bouts.
Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith Stats
| Stats | Artur Beterbiev | Callum Smith |
| Record | 20-0-0 | 29-2-0 |
| Championship | IBF World Light Heavy WBC World Light Heavy WBO World Light Heavy | |
| Age | 38 | 33 |
| Height | 5′ 11.5″ / 182cm | 6′ 3″ / 191cm |
| Division(s) | Light-Heavyweight | Light-Heavyweight |
| Reach | 73″ / 185cm | 78″ / 198cm |
| KO Percentage | 100% | 72.41% |
| Rounds | 91 | 152 |
| Win streak (active) | 20 | 0 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Professional Debut | 2013 | 2012 |
Last Updated On January 14, 2024
FAQs
A. Artur Beterbiev has never lost a fight in his professional boxing career (20-0-0). He also holds a 100% KO percentage.
A. Callum Smith is from England.
A. Beterbiev vs. Smith took place on January 13, 2024.
A. Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith is scheduled to take place at the Videotron Centre, Quebec City, Canada.
A. Callum Smith’s only losses are against Canelo Alvarez and Artur Beterbiev.
A. Callum Smith holds a professional boxing record of 29 wins and 2 losses (29-1-0), with 21 victories coming off a KO.
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