Callum Smith is confident that he can defeat the current IBF, WBC, and WBO light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev in their upcoming fight in August in Quebec. Despite the exact date and venue not being confirmed, Callum believes Beterbiev’s age is catching up to him and provides an opportunity for him to win. The 33-year-old has his plans on bringing all three titles back to Liverpool and defending them in front of his home crowd.
If Callum Smith defeats Beterbiev, he hopes to come back home to Liverpool and defend the titles. He has a great following in Liverpool and aims to provide his home fans with a real-time championship. Smith thinks that Beterbiev is a great fighter, but he believes that he can hurt him as the light heavyweight champion can be hit. Callum’s goal is not only to win the belts but also to show that he can triumph over a fighter of Beterbiev’s caliber.
Callum Smith hasn’t experienced any significant victories among the 175s that would build trust for fans to believe he can dethrone Artur Beterbiev. In Smith’s two fights at light heavyweight, he’s beaten Lenin Castillo and Mathieu Bauderlique. Neither fighter compares to Beterbiev’s level.
Ultimately, the fight is a chance for Callum Smith to prove himself as a capable fighter who can win even against one of the best. He is confident in his abilities and believes that he can go to Quebec, defeat Beterbiev, and come back with the belts.