Artur Beterbiev made quick work of Joe Smith Jr., stopping him in just the second round in a dominant performance. Beterbiev's power was on full display as he relentlessly pressured Smith Jr., dropping him multiple times before the referee stepped in to call off the fight. The win allowed Beterbiev to unify the WBC, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles, further establishing himself as a fearsome force in the division.
Main Card:
▪️Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr, 12 rounds, light heavyweight – Beterbiev’s WBC and IBF title, Smith Jr’s WBO title ▪️Robeisy Ramirez vs. Abraham Nova, 10 rounds, featherweight
Undercard:
▪️Bruce Carrington vs. Adrian Leyva, 6 rounds, featherweight ▪️Jahi Tucker vs. D’Andre Smith, 6 rounds, welterweight ▪️Floyd Diaz vs. Daniil Platonovschi, 6 rounds, junior featherweight ▪️Troy Isley vs. Donte Stubbs, 6 rounds, middleweight ▪️Kieran Molloy vs. Jonathan Ryan Burrs, 4 rounds, junior middleweight ▪️Wendy Toussaint vs. Asinia Byfield, 8 rounds, super welterweight ▪️Jahyae Brown vs. Keane McMahon, 6 rounds, super welterweight