Countdown to Battle: Weigh-in and face-off highlights - Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith [VIDEO]
The highly anticipated Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at the Videotron Centre in Quebec, Canada.
In the headline matchup, Beterbiev is gearing up to defend his unified (WBC, WBO, and IBF) world light heavyweight title in a 12-round clash against Smith.
The official weigh-ins for the event were hosted on Friday. Beterbiev weighed in at 175 pounds, while Smith came in at 174.6 pounds.
The weigh-ins were followed by a final face-off, where the Russian fighter wore a menacing expression as he stared down Smith, unmistakably conveying his intent. This intensity continued as he turned to fix a stern gaze on the media. In return, 'Mundo' responded with an icy stare directed at his opponent.
The Canadian resident is recognized as one of the most formidable knockout artists in today's boxing landscape, coming off a remarkable TKO triumph against Anthony Yarde in January 2023. He boasts an undefeated record of 19-0, with each victory secured by a knockout.
Meanwhile, 'Mundo' faced his first career loss against Canelo Álvarez in 2020, but has since made a strong comeback with consecutive knockouts against Lenin Castillo and Mathieu Bauderlique. He currently holds a record of 29-1, with 21 wins via knockout.
Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith: Walkout time and streaming details
The main card for the Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith matchup is set to kick off at 8:00 PM ET or 5:00 PM PT, with UK viewers able to tune in for the live broadcast starting at 1:00 AM GMT. The walkouts for the main event are expected to take place at 11:00 PM ET or 2:00 PM PT in the US and 4:00 AM GMT in the UK.
In the US, fans can watch the live event on ESPN+. Meanwhile, boxing enthusiasts in the UK have the choice to follow the action at Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Main Event. Additionally, Canadian viewers can catch the live event on TSN+.
Interestingly, this event has no pay-per-view fee, separating it from other high-profile clashes that require payment for access.