The excitement is building towards the undisputed title clash of Joe Smith Jr and Artur Beterbiev in light-heavyweight on June 18.
Marcus Browne was defeated by Beterbiev in their last fight. He is also the WBC and IBF lightweight champion.
Beterbiev defeated Browne via Knockout, in the ninth round back December
Smith Jr defeated Maxim Vlasov in 2021 to win the WBO title. He was able defend the title against Geffrard in January via TKO.
Smith Jr. and Beterbiev will place all their titles on the line, so that one man can be crowned the undisputed champion light-heavyweight.
Beterbiev will want to win this fight. Dimitry Bivol will be the winner.
What time is Beterbiev vs Smith Jr.?
- The title battle will be held in the late hours on Saturday, June 18, in the USA.
- The fight will take place in New York City's Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden, USA.
- Nearly 5,600 people will attend the fight.
- Ring walks will be held on Sunday at 4:30 AM BST and Saturday at 11:15 PM ET.
Is it available on a channel? Can it be streamed live?
- Sky Sports will live broadcast Smith Jr vs. Beterbiev
- Live streaming is possible from the Sky Go and NOW TV apps. Both are available for downloading onto your tablet or mobile device.
Beterbiev Vs Smith Jr. FULL CARD
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What have you heard?
Smith Jr stated, "My approach is that I'm always ready to go 12 rounds."
"I don’t want to do 12 rounds."
"If I can get him out of there in two, three or four hours, whatever it is, I'm gonna do that."
He's straight forward, he fits my style.
"He comes forward. I think I'm a bit faster and more elusive than him, so I can get some lucky shots off."
Beterbiev said, "I look forward to the challenge before me."
"Joe Smith Jr. is a worthy champion. But I am coming to Madison Square Garden in order to add another world title."
"This fight will bring me one step closer towards becoming undisputed champion."
Odds
- Beterbiev win - 1/12
- Draw - 33/1
- Smith Jr. win - 11/2
*All odds courtesy Betfair. They are correct as of the time of publication.
