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Dmitry Bivol will defend his light heavyweight title against Callum Smith on December 12 in Russia Smith is moving up from super middleweight to challenge

Boxing News / ESPN / October 12

Bivol to defend titles against Smith in Russia

Dmitry Bivol will defend his unified light heavyweight titles against Callum Smith on Dec. 12 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, it has been confirmed.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / August 28

Bivol And Smith Reach Terms For WBO Title Fight

Representatives for Dmitry Bivol and Callum Smith have finalized an agreement for a WBO light heavyweight title fight, WBO president Gustavo Oliveiri confirmed

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 21

Bivol to vacate WBO title, pursue Beterbiev trilogy over Smith

Dmitry Bivol will vacate his WBO light heavyweight title to pursue a trilogy fight with Artur Beterbiev rather than face mandatory challenger Callum Smith, promoter Eddie Hearn told The Ring this week.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 16

Callum Smith dismisses doubts about beating Dmitry Bivol

Callum Smith says he knows what it takes to beat Dmitry Bivol even though the light heavyweight champion holds victories over both men who handed Smith losses.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 7

WBO Orders Bivol To Face Smith

Dmitry Bivol has been given twenty days to reach terms with Callum Smith, or face the possibility of purse bid proceedings and a fight being made for him.

Boxing News / KO on SI / July 6

Will Dmitry Bivol Defend Against Callum Smith or Chase a Megafight?

In February 2025, Dmitry Bivol defeated rival Artur Beterbiev to regain the WBA (Super), IBF, WBC, WBO, IBO, and The Ring light-heavyweight titles, avenging his only loss.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 26

Bivol Faces Elbow Surgery As WBO Orders Smith Mandatory

Dmitry Bivol's return to the ring will have to wait a little longer. The unified light heavyweight champion will undergo surgery on July 4 to address an injured left elbow, adding another delay to a title picture that has already spent considerable time in administrative and medical holding patterns.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 11

Callum Smith glad for Buatsi firefight but doesn't want many more

Callum Smith may have earned plaudits for his grueling February victory over Joshua Buatsi, but the WBO interim light heavyweight champion has no appetite for many more fights like it.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 7

Smith-Buatsi rematch eyed for expanded Queensberry-Matchroom card

Eddie Hearn believes a Callum Smith-Joshua Buatsi rematch for the full WBO light heavyweight title could land on an expanded Queensberry versus Matchroom card later this year.

Boxing News / KO on SI / February 17

Callum Smith vs David Morrell Confirmed For Light Heavyweight Interim Title

Callum Smith and David Morrell are set to lock horns for 'Mundo's' interim WBO World Light Heavyweight title in a highly-anticipated bout. The bout will take place on April 18 at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, Smith's hometown and will be broadcast live on DAZN, Matchroom Boxing has announced.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / May 16, 2025

Disappointment As Callum Smith’s Request To Challenge Dmitry Bivol For Title Fails

It looks like Callum Smith will have to wait a little longer before his chance comes to challenge Dmitry Bivol for the WBO Title. Even after making a formal request to the WBO to enforce his mandatory status, Smith became a mandatory challenger after defeating Joshua Buatsi back in February.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / April 23, 2025

Eddie Hearn In Talks For Callum Smith’s Next Opponent

Callum Smith is eyeing a big fight under the stewardship of Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing. Smith was able to bury his defeat to Artur Beterbiev early last year with wins coming against Carlos Galvan and Joshua Buatsi, and took his title to become WBO’s interim light heavyweight champion.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 19, 2025

Liam Smith’s body shot stoppage set up his 2016 fight with Canelo Alvarez

Former world champion Liam Smith has shared the ring with some of the very best fighters of recent years. Brother of Callum Smith, who recently defeated Joshua Buatsi, Liam Smith will be aiming to get back in the win column on April 26th, 2025.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 20, 2025

Callum Smith Eyes Blockbuster Showdown With David Benavidez

Callum Smith (31-2, 22 KOs) has put himself back in the mix for major fights after a sensational victory over Joshua Buatsi in Saudi Arabia. The bout, which took place on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs.

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Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 18, 2025

Callum Smith clobbered his fellow countryman to win first world title

‘Mundo’ has been a fan-favorite fighter in England in recent years thanks to his electric performances. Callum Smith had an incredible war with Joshua Buatsi in his last bout, in what was the 31st win of his career.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / February 23, 2025

Five potential opponents for Callum Smith following light heavyweight title victory

Callum Smith got another top win on his resume on Saturday as he defeated Joshua Buatsi in Saudi Arabia. Smith vs Buatsi was hailed by fans as one of the fights of the year, with both men having success in an enthralling battle.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 22, 2025

Buatsi vs Smith Fight Results: Smith Scores Upset Unanimous Decision

Smith outpoints Buatsi in British light heavyweight classic Callum Smith (31-2, 22 KOs) secured a unanimous-decision victory over countryman Joshua Buatsi (19-1, 13 KOs) deep on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol 2 tonight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 21, 2025

Joshua Buatsi vs. Callum Smith: Who Wins?

This Saturday, an appetizing all-British light heavyweight bout goes slightly under the radar on another extravagant card produced by Turki Alalshikh’s Riyadh Season.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / February 20, 2025

Callum Smith knocked out opponent so bad he was stretchered out of the ring after brutal light heavyweight debut

‘Mundo’ rejuvenated his career in 2021 by moving up a weight class after suffering a difficult loss against the biggest star in the sport. Callum Smith made the call to leave super middleweight behind following his defeat to Canelo Alvarez in 2020 which saw him lose the WBA and Ring titles.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / February 17, 2025

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

We have once again arrived to fight week for an event headlined by an undisputed light heavyweight title bout between the champion Artur Beterbiev (21-0, 20 KOs) and Dmitry Bivol (23-1, 12 KOs).

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / February 13, 2025

Who is Callum Smith? Everything you need to know about the Englishman who fought Beterbiev and Canelo

Fighting out of Liverpool, Callum Smith has been a fan-favorite for English boxing fans for well over a decade. Only losing to the very best the sport has to offer, Smith has proved himself to be one of the greatest talents in boxing.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / January 24, 2025

Callum Smith is Certain That Terence Crawford Can’t ‘Cope’ With Canelo Alvarez

Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) might not be able to handle Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (62-2-2, 39 KOs), according to Callum Smith (30-2, 22 KOs). ESPN’s Mike Coppinger recently revealed that both Alvarez and Crawford are “finalizing a deal” for a September showdown on the Mexican Independence Day weekend.

Boxing News / FanNation Boxing / January 13, 2024

Callum Smith And World Boxing Champion Artur Beterbiev First Faced One Other During Fight Week.

Callum Smith has the opportunity to become a two-weight world champion when he gets his shot at Artur Beterbiev's IBF, WBC and WBO titles on January 13th, in Quebec City, Canada.

Boxing News / FanNation Boxing / December 29, 2023

Artur Beterbiev Set For Long-Awaited Showdown With Callum Smith In Light Heavyweight Title Bout

The former super middleweight champion Artur Beterbiev is getting ready for his postponed mandatory shot at the WBO, IBF, and WBC light heavyweight titles.