Callum Smith to challenge Dmitry Bivol for light-heavyweight titles in Russia
British boxer Callum Smith will face Russian champion Dmitry Bivol for world titles in Yekaterinburg on 12 December.
Smith returns after interim win
Callum Smith, 36, is set to compete in his first fight since defeating Joshua Buatsi in February 2025. He holds the WBO interim light-heavyweight belt and aims to win a unified championship against Bivol.
Bivol defends multiple belts
Dmitry Bivol, 35, will defend his WBA, IBF and Ring Magazine titles while also holding the WBO version. The Russian fighter relinquished his WBC belt previously to pursue a bout with Artur Beterbiev that has not occurred.
Records show past losses
Smith has won 31 of his 33 professional bouts, while Bivol has won 25 of his 26 fights. Both fighters have lost once to Artur Beterbiev in their respective careers.
2 outlets, different leads
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BBC News
Smith to fight champion Bivol in Russia
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Dawn
Bivol to defend light-heavyweight titles against Britain's Smith in Russia
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