Eddie Hearn won the right to host a qualifying bout for the WBC light heavyweight title between Callum Smith (28-1, 20 KOs) and Mathieu Boderlikom (21-1, 12 KOs). The winning bid was one million dollars.
Callum Smith (28-1, 20 KOs) and Mathieu Boderlic (21-1, 12 KOs) were appointed contenders to participate in the qualifying fight for the WBC world light heavyweight title. Teams of boxers have begun negotiations on the organization of the fight, which will take place in the summer.