The boxing event at the Centre Videotron in Quebec City, Canada, was a showcase of skill and power, headlined by the light heavyweight unification bout between Artur Beterbiev and Callum Smith. The card featured a series of compelling matches, each delivering its own brand of excitement.
In the main event, Artur Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs), the WBC, WBO, and IBF Light Heavyweight champion, continued his reign of dominance by stopping former WBA Super Middleweight champion Callum Smith (29-2, 21 KOs) in the seventh round. Beterbiev’s relentless pressure and power were on full display as he systematically broke down Smith, leading to a dramatic finish in the seventh round when Smith was dropped twice, prompting his trainer Buddy McGirt to intervene and stop the fight.
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The co-main event saw WBO World Bantamweight champion Jason “Mayhem” Moloney (27-2, 19 KOs) secure a majority decision victory over Saul “The Beast” Sanchez (20-3, 12 KOs) in a closely contested twelve-round battle. Moloney's skill and resilience were tested as he navigated through an accidental clash of heads and a relentless opponent. Despite these challenges, Moloney’s effective body shots and consistent pressure earned him the victory in a thrilling match.
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In another notable bout, Christian “Solide” Mbilli (26-0, 22 KOs), the WBC Continental Americas and WBA International Super Middleweight champion, showcased his power and aggression against Rohan “No Mercy” Murdock (27-3, 19 KOs). Mbilli's relentless attack eventually led to Murdock's corner stopping the fight after six rounds, adding another impressive victory to Mbilli's undefeated record.
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The event also featured a stunning performance by Olympic Silver Medalist Imam Khataev (6-0, 6 KOs), who showcased his power and precision by stopping Michal Ludwiczak (17-12-1, 9 KOs) in the second round for the vacant NABF Light Heavyweight title. Khataev's dominance was evident from the outset, leading to a decisive victory.
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