Beterbiev keeps KO rate perfect and 3 belts, stops Callum Smith

The referee sends Artur Beterbiev, left, to a corner as Callum Smith tries to get up during a boxing bout Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Quebec City. (Patrice Laroche/The Canadian Press via AP) Undefeated Artur Beterbiev defended three world light-heavyweight boxing titles by stopping Britain’s Callum Smith in the seventh round on Saturday, winning by … Read more

Artur Beterbiev blasts Callum Smith down in seven rounds to continue knockout streak and world championship reign | Boxing News

Artur Beterbiev continued his reign as the unified light-heavyweight world champion as he blasted Britain’s Callum Smith down twice and forced a finish two minutes into their seventh round. Smith was attempting to become a two-weight world champion when he challenged Beterbiev for the WBC, IBF and WBO 175lb belts at the Videotron Center in … Read more

Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith result: Beterbiev retains titles with 7th round stoppage of Smith

The perfect knockout streak continues. Artur Beterbiev retained his IBF, WBC and WBO light heavyweight titles by becoming the first fighter to finish former super middleweight champion Callum Smith with a seventh-round TKO in Quebec City. There were questions regarding Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs), who turns 39 in eight days. Would Father Time catch up to him … Read more