Callum Smith weighed 174 pounds, and the temporary WBO champion in the lightweight category Joshua Buatsi entered on Friday for 175 pounds in their weighing for their competition in 12 rounds this Saturday night in Riyadh. The winner of this struggle will be one of the options for challenging the winner of the main conflict between the events between Arthur Beterbiev and the Dmitry Bive.
Weighing results:
– Intention, 175
– Callum Smith: 174
One thing Smith (30-2, 22 ko) go to his favor is that the Buatsi (19-0, 13 Kos) start from the war with Willy Hutchinson on September 21. Hutchinson was injured in this fight and took a lot of shots on the way to winning a busy divided decision in 12 rounds in the most serious career fight.
Callum hits much stronger than Hutchinson, and he has the power to complete what Hutchinson started if he managed to land his shots. Considering how aggressive the Butis is, Smith will not hardly hit him. Everything is offensive and no defense.
Title implications
“There are so many variables in which this struggle can win and lose. Is Callum Smith too experienced, too experienced? Is this a night in which Joshua Buatsi will show us what it is about?” Dazn box About the fight of Joshua Buatsi against Callum Smith on Saturday. “Some promise. This one is a cracker and you must not miss him.
“There is so much on the line. The winner could be fine to face the winner of the main event (Artur Beterbiev Vs. Dmitry Bivol 2). So these are not only British Rights Rights. We are talking about implications on the world title for both. It would should be an amazing fight, “said Ade Oladipo.
“Get involved tomorrow night and you will see,” Callum Smith said when he asked to comment on the conviction that this was the passage of the torch. “He’s a good fighter, but I feel I’m better and I get the opportunity to show it. Definitely,” Smith said when asked if he would be best on Saturday night.
Smith, 34, will probably have to make some big bujas shots to have the opportunity to throw it out. The chances of Smiths last a full 12 circles against such impact are slender because the Buatsi hits it strongly, and he will make war.
“Just be me, step up and perform the way I know I can, and I know I’m good enough to do my job,” Callum said.
Last time updated 21.02.2025