Beterbiev's Thunderous Punch: Beterbiev Knocks Smith Down Twice in the Seventh Round Taking the Win
Artur Beterbiev showcased his devastating power once again, crushing Callum Smith in a seven-round spectacle to maintain his perfect knockout streak and retain the WBC, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles in Quebec City. The 38-year-old Russian wrecking machine improved his record to 20-0 (20 KO) against Smith, who fell to 29-2 (21 KO) in defeat. Beterbiev's thunderous blows overwhelmed Smith, who had never been knocked down in his career until this bout. From the opening round, Beterbiev's aggression set the tone, catching Smith early and asserting dominance. Despite Smith's efforts, Beterbiev's relentless attack proved too much, leading to two knockdowns in the seventh round. Beterbiev's next challenge could be WBA titlist Dmitry Bivol, setting the stage for a potential undisputed light heavyweight showdown. However, hurdles exist, including the WBC's ruling on Russian fighters and the willingness of Beterbiev to relinquish the WBC belt. In the co-main event, super middleweight contender Christian Mbilli improved to 26-0 (22 KO) with a dominant performance against Rohan Murdock. The fight was stopped after six rounds, showcasing Mbilli's power and Murdock's resilience. Beterbiev's call for a matchup with Bivol could usher in an era of an undisputed light heavyweight champion, solidifying his status as one of the most formidable forces in the division. #BeterbievvsSmith #LightHeavyweightShowdown #UndisputedChampion #KnockoutStreak
