Artur Beterbiev maintained his undefeated record with a devastating knockout of Callum Smith in the seventh round.
The unified light heavyweight champion now boasts an impressive 20 knockouts in 20 fights.
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Record-Breaking KO
In a historic moment, Beterbiev became the first boxer to drop Smith to the canvas in the seventh round of their fight.
Dominant Performance
Smith, known for his height and reach advantage, was no match for the relentless Beterbiev. The British fighter's eye sockets and cheekbones were left bloodied and bruised after just three rounds.
By the fifth round, Smith appeared defeated, and by the end of the seventh, it was clear he couldn't continue.
Future Plans
Beterbiev is now setting his sights on Dmitry Bivol and the opportunity to add the WBA light heavyweight belt to his collection. Promoter Bob Arum confirmed that discussions with Bivol's camp will take place in the coming months.
Smith's Uncertain Future
Following the loss, Smith is considering his future in the sport. While he acknowledges his accomplishments as a world champion, he expressed uncertainty about his next steps.
Smith said, "I need to sit down and assess what goals I still want to achieve. It's hard to accept that I'm not the best in the world."
He added, "I'll have to sit and assess what the future holds."
