Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith: A highly anticipated bout will take place on Saturday in the boxing world when the reigning WBC, WBO and IBF champion, Artur Beterbiev, will defend his titles against British fighter Callum Smith. It is anticipated that the fight will be exciting and high stakes at the Videotron Centre in Quebec, Canada.
The Russian-Canadian powerhouse Artur Beterbiev steps into the ring with a determination to continue his unblemished record of 19-0 with a 100% knockout rate. In the boxing community, Beterbiev’s knockout prowess has become legend at 38 years old.
He will face Callum Smith, a formidable opponent from Britain with a 29-1 record, including 21 knockouts. Having only lost to Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in December 2020, Smith has fought twice since moving up to the 175 pound weight class, setting the stage for this high-profile fight.
This bout was originally planned for August 2023, but was postponed due to a bone infection in Beterbiev’s jaw. Now, five months later, the anticipation has only grown, as fans eagerly await the fight.
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Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith: where is the fight?
The highly anticipated fight between Artur Beterbiev and Callum Smith is scheduled to take place at the Videotron Centre, located in the beautiful city of Quebec, Canada. This venue, located in the southeast region of the country, is well known for hosting major sporting and entertainment events and will serve as an appropriate setting for this important boxing match.
When will Artur Beterbiev and Callum Smith fight?
The show will begin at 19:00 Eastern Standard Time in the United States, with the main event between Beterbiev and Callum beginning at approximately 23:00 Eastern Standard Time.
Where to watch the Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith fight?
You can watch the fight on ESPN+ and the ESPN+ streaming platforms throughout the United States.
- Date: Jan. 13
- Location: Videotron Centre — Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch: ESPN/ESPN+
Beterbiev vs. Smith fight card, odds
| FAVORITE | UNDERDOG | WEIGHT CLASS |
|---|---|---|
| Artur Beterbiev (c) -400 | Callum Smith +300 | IBF, WBO, WBC light heavyweight titles |
| Christian Mbilli -1000 | Rohan Murdock +650 | Super middleweight |
| Jason Moloney (c) -350 | Saul Sanchez +275 | WBO bantamweight title |
