Light heavyweight · Before the fight · First reported: 5 Nov, 18:10 · Championat
Callum Smith to challenge Dmitry Bivol for light heavyweight titles on December 12
Callum Smith will face Dmitry Bivol for the WBA, WBO, IBF and The Ring light heavyweight titles on December 12 in Ekaterinburg. Smith, current WBO interim champion, stated he considers Bivol the best in the world but believes he can defeat him. Joshua Buatsi, who fought Smith last year in a fight of the year contender, commented on Smith's chances against the Russian.
Sources agree on main facts, with the Russian outlet emphasizing Smith's statements about Bivol.
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Joshua Buatsi sums up Callum Smith's chances against Bivol after fight of the year with Smith
Boxing News · GB
"Dmitriy is the best in the world, but I'm capable of defeating him". Callum Smith - on the fight with Bivol
Championat · RU · first reported
original: «Дмитрий лучший в мире, но я способен его победить». Каллум Смит — о поединке с Биволом
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5 Nov · 18:10
Championat: "Dmitriy is the best in the world, but I'm capable of defeating him". Callum Smith - on the fight with Bivol
6 Nov · 21:16
Boxing News: Joshua Buatsi sums up Callum Smith's chances against Bivol after fight of the year with Smith