SportBeep.com
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Baseball
  • Athletics
  • More
    • Golf
    • Hockey
    • Combat sports
    • Cricket
    • Figure Skating
    • Racing
    • Skiing
    • Swimming
    • Rugby
No Result
View All Result
SportBeep.com
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Baseball
  • Athletics
  • More
Home Combat sports

Beterbiev stops Smith to retain three light-heavyeight titles

Kenton Alexander by Kenton Alexander
April 9, 2024
in Combat sports
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
0
17
SHARES
207
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Montreal (AFP) – Undefeated Artur Beterbiev defended three world light-heavyweight boxing titles by stopping Britain’s Callum Smith in the seventh round on Saturday, winning by knockout for the 20th time in as many fights.

Beterbiev, a 38-year-old Russian-born Canadian, stopped the Englishman after two minutes of the seventh round in Quebec City, Canada, improving to 20-0 and remaining the only world champion to win every fight by early stoppage.

A hard right hand by Beterbiev to the side of Smith’s head was the stunner that set up a series of punishing lefts to the head and a final right-left combination crumpled the Englishman to the canvas for the first time in his career at any level 70 seconds into the seventh round.

Smith rose against the ropes but Beterbiev quickly landed a five-punch combination to drop the challenger to the canvas again.Smith’s corner halted the bout moments later.

Related news

Bruised hand in sparring postpones Fundora’s title bout

October 11, 2025
314

UFC star McGregor suspended 18 months over missed drug tests

October 7, 2025
794

Trump says White House to host UFC fight on his 80th birthday

October 6, 2025
600

Crawford shocks Alvarez for historic undisputed super middleweight world title

September 16, 2025
414

Alvarez, Crawford both scale 167.5 pounds for blockbuster bout

September 14, 2025
532

Crawford chases history in super middleweight title showdown with Alvarez

September 13, 2025
343

Beterbiev retained the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Organization and International Boxing Federation light-heavyweight crowns and set the stage for a likely undisputed unification fight with unbeaten World Boxing Association champion Dmitry Bivol of Russia.

Smith, a 33-year-old former WBA super middleweight champion, fell to 29-2.His only prior defeat was by unanimous decision in 2020 to Mexican star Canelo Alvarez, the undisputed world super middleweight champion.

Beterbiev was to have faced Smith last August but the fight was postponed after a bone infection required Beterbiev to have jaw surgery.

Beterbiev, who won his first world title in 2017, defended the three titles for the second time, having stopped Britain’s Anthony Yarde in the eighth round last January in London in his most recent bout.

Smith last fought in August 2022 when he stopped France’s Mathieu Bauderlique in the fourth round to earn his chance against Beterbiev.

The home-region favorite is expected to fight for an undisputed 175-pound (79.9kg) division crown against Bivol, 33, who is 22-0 with 11 knockouts.

Beterbiev attacked from the start with power punches but Smith worked his jab and pressed his case with combinations as the bout settled into a rhythm, the patient champion measuring the challenger early.

Beterbiev swelled Smith’s right eye in the third round and landed a powerful right uppercut to the chin as well as hard body shots.

A flurry of punishing punches by the champion to Smith’s head in the fourth round stunned the Englishman, whose nose began bleeding in the fifth round, setting up the finish.

On the undercard, WBO bantamweight champion Jason Moloney of Australia retained his title with a 12-round majority-decision victory over American Saul Sanchez.

The 32-year-old from Melbourne improved to 27-2 while Sanchez fell to 20-3 as two judges scored the Aussie a 116-112 winner and the third saw the fight drawn 114-114.

Moloney defended his crown for the first time after taking the vacant 118-pound belt last May with a majority decision over Filipino Vincent Astrolabio.

Tags: Artur BeterbievBoxingInternational Boxing FederationWorld Boxing CouncilWorld Boxing Organization
Share7Tweet4Share
Kenton Alexander

Kenton Alexander

Kenton, a seasoned 60-year-old sport journalist with a lifelong passion for baseball. Hailing from the heartland of America, Kanton's love affair with the game began in his childhood, where he spent countless hours honing his skills on the diamond. As he grew older, David's fascination with sports only deepened, leading him to become an official for baseball matches, where he gained a unique perspective on the intricacies of the sport. Armed with a wealth of knowledge and experience, Kenton transitioned seamlessly into sports journalism, where he has become known for his insightful analysis and captivating storytelling. From the crack of the bat to the roar of the crowd, Kenton's journey from a baseball-loving kid to a respected journalist is a testament to his enduring passion for the game.

Subscribe
Notify of
guest
guest
0 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Follow Us

Popular News

  • Deila fired as head coach of MLS Atlanta United

    24 shares
    Share 10 Tweet 6
  • Mariners one win away from World Series after Suarez grand slam beats Jays

    26 shares
    Share 10 Tweet 7
  • Bengals stun Steelers in vintage NFL duel

    24 shares
    Share 10 Tweet 6
  • Durant agrees to NBA Rockets two-year $90 mln extension: reports

    18 shares
    Share 7 Tweet 5
  • Mariners need win in Canada to reach first World Series

    23 shares
    Share 9 Tweet 6
SportBeep.com

Welcome to SportBeep, your ultimate destination for all things sports! If you're passionate about the NFL, NBA, MLS, NHL, MLB, or any other sport, you're in the right place. Here, you'll find the latest news, in-depth analyses, and commentary on the most important sporting events and personalities from around the world.

Pages

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

News

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Hockey
  • Tennis
  • Golf

Network

  • Coolinarco.com
  • CasualSelf.com
  • Fit.CasualSelf.com
  • Sport.CasualSelf.com
  • MachinaSphere.com
  • EconomyLens.com
  • MagnifyPost.com
  • TodayAiNews.com
  • VideosArena.com

© 2024 SportBeep ~ Top Sports News from around the world!

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Baseball
  • Athletics
  • More
    • Golf
    • Hockey
    • Combat sports
    • Cricket
    • Figure Skating
    • Racing
    • Skiing
    • Swimming
    • Rugby

© 2024 SportBeep.com - Best Sport News