The much-anticipated bout between light-heavyweight titans, Artur Beterbiev and Callum Smith is upon us. The showdown is fixed for Saturday, January 13 at the Videotron Centre in Quebec, Canada. Fans eagerly awaiting this clash need to note that the undercard will commence at 10 PM EST, followed by the anticipated headliner about 12 AM EST.
Artur Beterbiev, a titan in the ring holding WBC, WBO, and IBF titles, remains undefeated with a 19-0 record. Noteworthy is his exceptional 100% knockout rate; an intimidating statistic for any opponent. At the age of 38, Beterbiev is not only defending his championship distinction but also showcasing Russian-Canadian athletic excellence.
Challenging Beterbiev is Britain's Callum Smith, boasting a strong 29-1 record and claiming 21 knockouts of his own. Smith's lone setback had been against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez back in December of 2020.
Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith Full Fight Card/Undercard
- Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith
- Christian Mbilli vs Rohan Murdock
- Jason Moloney vs Saul Sanchez
- Imam Khataev vs Joaquin Murrieta
- Leila Beaudoin vs Elizabeth Chavez
- Christopher Guerrero vs Sergio Garcia
- Mehmet Unal vs Dragan Lepei
- Moreno Fendero vs Victor Hugo Florea
- Wilkens Mathieu vs Jose Arias Alvarez
Christian Mbilli will compete for the WBC Continental Americas title against Rohan Murdock. With a high stakes fight, both fighters are set to vie for glory.
In another featured battle, Jason Moloney aims for the WBO world bantamweight belt against Saul Sanchez. The bout promises to bring intense action as Moloney sets his sights on the prestigious title.
Up-and-coming fighter Imam Khataev boasts an impressive 5-0 record with all wins by knockouts. He will seek to claim the NABF title against Rodolfo Gomez Jr., also known as "Cobrita." Gomez stands 6'3'' and carries a record of 14 wins, 7 defeats, 3 draws with 10 knockouts, and has competed in a total of 125 rounds to date.
Leila Beaudoin prepares to challenge Elizabeth Chavez Espinoza in a significant match. Beaudoin looks to avenge her previous defeat and impress her home crowd with what she predicts will be a dominant performance from beginning to end.
Celebrating his birthday on January 19th, Wilkens Mathieu enters the ring with electricity. With an undefeated record of 5-0 and three knockouts, he anticipates starting his new year victoriously.
Meanwhile, Canada's #5 ranked welterweight Christopher Guerrero continues his undefeatd journey as he squares off against Sergio Garcia Herrera, who holds a record of seven wins and three losses with four victories coming via knockout.
Light heavyweight competitor Mehmet Unal seeks to extend his streak of victories – standing at seven wins with six knockouts – in an eight-round confrontation against Dragan Lepei.
At the middleweight limit of 160 pounds, Moreno Fendero looks to prove why he's named "the Soldier". He aims to improve upon his promising start of two wins
The stage is set at the Centre Videotron for an unforgettable night filled with boxing allure where fighters chase their dreams for championships and respect within the squared circle.
