The 175-pound showdown will be shown on BT Sport in the UK and on ESPN+ in the U.S. London calls for the light-heavyweight king. WBC, WBO and IBF world champion Artur Beterbiev will defend his belts against big-punching British challenger Anthony Yarde at the OVO Arena Wembley on Saturday, January 28. The WBO No.1 contender gets his shot at the Montreal-based Beterbiev … [Read more...] about January 28: Unified Light Heavyweight King Artur Beterbiev to Defend Crown Against Knockout King Anthony Yarde at OVO Arena Wembley in London
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Joe Smith Jr. to Defend WBO Light Heavyweight Title Against Steve Geffrard LIVE on ESPN January 15
Geffrard replaces Callum Johnson, who tested positive for COVID-19 WBO light heavyweight world champion Joe Smith Jr will make his first title defense against an unlikely contender. British puncher Callum Johnson tested positive for COVID-19, so Smith will now face Steve Geffrard on Saturday, Jan. 15 at Turning Stone Resort Casino and LIVE on … [Read more...] about Joe Smith Jr. to Defend WBO Light Heavyweight Title Against Steve Geffrard LIVE on ESPN January 15