Light heavyweight · Announcement · First reported: 10 Oct, 16:04 · Allboxing
Dmitry Bivol to defend light heavyweight world titles against Callum Smith on December 12
Light heavyweight world champion Dmitry Bivol will face Britain's Callum Smith on December 12 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, with WBA, IBF and WBO titles at stake. The bout was officially confirmed by RCC Boxing Promotions and Matchroom. Bivol holds a record of 25 wins in 26 fights, while Smith has 31 wins and 2 losses.
Russian press emphasizes the event's importance for RCC Boxing and local context, while British and French sources focus on Smith's challenge as mandatory contender.
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French press
3 sources
Light heavyweight world champion, Russian Dimitri Bivol will defend his titles against British Callum Smith
L'Équipe · FR
original: Champion du monde des mi-lourds, le Russe Dimitri Bivol va défendre ses titres face au Britannique Callum Smith
Dmitry Bivol vs Callum Smith: Date and Venue Confirmed After Long Wait
Boxe Mag · FR
original: Dmitry Bivol vs Callum Smith : Date et lieu confirmés après un long délai d’attente
Dmitry Bivol returns to defend his title: his opponent has been revealed
La Sueur · FR · promotional
original: Dmitry Bivol de retour pour défendre son titre : son adversaire dévoilé
Russian press
2 sources
Sharaboutdin Ataev will fight for WBA interim title
Allboxing · RU · first reported
original: Шарабутдин Атаев проведет бой за временный титул WBA
Bivol and Smith fight in Yekaterinburg officially announced
Allboxing · RU
original: Бой Бивола и Смита в Екатеринбурге объявлен официально
Dmitry Bivol will face Callum Smith on December 12 in Yekaterinburg
Championat · RU
original: Дмитрий Бивол сразится с Каллумом Смитом 12 декабря в Екатеринбурге
Head of RCC Boxing: the upcoming fight between Bivol and Smith is one of the biggest fights in the world
Championat · RU · promotional
original: Глава RCC Boxing: предстоящий бой Бивола и Смита — один из самых громких поединков в мире
British press
2 sources
Smith to fight champion Bivol in Russia
BBC Sport · GB
Italian press
2 sources
Official. The light heavyweight world title Bivol-C. Smith on December 12 in Yekaterinburg
BoxeRingWeb · IT
original: Ufficiale. Il mondiale dei mediomassimi Bivol-C. Smith il 12 dicembre a Ekaterimburg
Dmitry Bivol vs Callum Smith official on December 12, 2026
The Shield of Sports · IT
original: Dmitry Bivol vs Callum Smith ufficiale il 12 dicembre 2026
US press
2 sources
Dmitry Bivol vs Callum Smith: Fight official, date and location set
Bad Left Hook · US
Independent
2 sources
Bivol – Smith officially, WBA moved the mandatory defence
vRINGe · UA
original: Бивол – Смит официально, в WBA перенесли обязательную защиту
Dmitry Bivol defends his titles in December against Callum Smith
Boxen1 · DE
original: Dmitry Bivol verteidigt seine Titel im Dezember gegen Callum Smith
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Who reported it first
10 Oct · 16:04
Allboxing: Sharaboutdin Ataev will fight for WBA interim title
12 Oct · 09:38
BoxeRingWeb: Official. The light heavyweight world title Bivol-C. Smith on December 12 in Yekaterinburg
12 Oct · 11:35
Championat: Dmitry Bivol will face Callum Smith on December 12 in Yekaterinburg
12 Oct · 11:42
Boxing News: Dmitry Bivol vs Callum Smith world title fight officially announced as date and location confirmed
12 Oct · 12:00
Bad Left Hook: Dmitry Bivol vs Callum Smith: Fight official, date and location set
12 Oct · 12:13
Allboxing: Bivol and Smith fight in Yekaterinburg officially announced
12 Oct · 12:19
The Shield of Sports: Dmitry Bivol vs Callum Smith official on December 12, 2026
12 Oct · 13:00
BBC Sport: Smith to fight champion Bivol in Russia