Buatsi, undefeated with 19 wins, turned professional in 2017. His sharp skills have seen him dominate under top guidance. Smith boasts 30 wins and experienced higher competition since starting his pro career in 2012. Both fighters hold a strong orthodox stance and impressive backgrounds.
What time is Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith fight
Live coverage for the Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on DAZN PPV. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 12:00 PM | 01:10 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 10:10 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 05:10 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 04:10 AM |
The event will take place on February 22, 2025, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight between Joshua Buatsi and Callum Smith is scheduled for 01:10 PM EST. This bout is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol.
Buatsi and Smith will compete for the Interim WBO World Light Heavyweight Title in a 10-round match. Since this fight is not the main event, the exact ring walk time may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights on the card.
Fans should check their local time zones to ensure they do not miss any action. Please refer to a time zone conversion table for accurate start times in your country.
How and where to watch the Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith Fight
You can watch Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith via DAZN.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year | PPV Price |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | $25.99 |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 | £19.99 |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - | $41.99 |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | $25.99 |
Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith Betting Odds
- Favorite: Joshua Buatsi : 1.5 (-188)
- Underdog: Callum Smith : 2.6 (+165)
| Method of victory | Joshua Buatsi | Callum Smith |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.3 (+330) | 6.0 (+500) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.1 (+115) | 4.3 (+333) |
Joshua Buatsi is the favorite with odds of 1.5 (-188). Bettors need to wager $188 for a chance at a $100 profit on Buatsi's win. Callum Smith, the underdog, offers more profit potential with odds of 2.6 (+165). A win by KO/TKO/DQ for Buatsi stands at 4.3 (+330), while Smith offers even longer odds at 6.0 (+500) for a knockout victory. Winning by decision shows tighter numbers; Buatsi's odds are 2.1 (+115) and Smith's are at 4.3 (+333). Bettors see value in Buatsi taking the fight, given these figures.
Fighters Details
Joshua Buatsi
- Nationality: Ghana
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 188 cm
- Reach: 188 cm
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 19 / 0 / 0
Callum Smith
- Nationality: England
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 191 cm
- Reach: 191 cm
- Total Fights: 32
- Record: 30 / 2 / 0
Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith Fight Card
- Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol
- Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole
- Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz
- Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel
- Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs Israil Madrimov
- Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith
- Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley
- Ziyad Al Maayouf vs Jonatas de Oliveira
- Mohammed Alakel vs Engel Gomez