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Callum Smith taken to the hospital after winning Joshua Batsi, when the rival also goes to A&D

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Callum Smith was taken to the hospital after a deep section above the eye during the victory over Joshua Batsi in Saudi Arabia.

The former world champion won a unanimous decision after 12 exhausting rounds on the undisputed defense of the title of lightweight in a demanding ponderous defense Artur Beterbaview against Dmitry Bivol.

Smith struggled with inaction and injuries from the time of losing to Canelo Alvarez in 2020, but he went back after years to overtake the Batsi and return to the competition for the title of world champion.

However, he did not leave the fight unscathed, with a huge racker opening over the right eye in the middle rounds.

This required a hospital travel after the last bell, while Batsi was also taken to routine medical controls as a precaution after maintaining many penalties.

Smith dominated vast parts of the fight, but Buatsi made him act extremely demanding, which showed great determination and granite chin to stay in the competition until the very end.

Ultimately, all three judges nodded Smith from the results of 119-110, 115-113 and 116-112 to end the brilliant night for the 34-year-old.

Speaking after the fight, he said: “I was weaker and I supported me a bit when I saw people who say I finished,” said Smith. Sometimes it was humorous and frustrating.

“I felt that I had to prove that many people were wrong today, but it was not a surprising result for me. It was not a perfect performance. I took a few rounds at the end, my vision was a bit handicapped. “

Certainly it was an thrilling fight, and both boxers leave everything in the ring in the competition, which he posted one way and then the other.

Pundit Sky Sports Jonny Nelson noticed: “What a fight between the two British who really left their heart and soul there. Batsi tried to find the right goal and still had to react.

“Callum did properly, constantly fucking, differ from head to body, but the endurance and experience of both warriors was class, tidy class. The difference between the summit of the bill and the two is huge, but this fight was crazy. “

It will turn out if Smith will chase another fight for the title of world champion after the release of Buatsi’s first defeat of his professional career.

He was detained by Beterbaview in the seventh round last year, but in the near future he could look for a rematch, while Bivol may be another potential opponent, depending on the result of the main event today.

The third option may be an immediate extension of hostlites from Batsi, who would certainly jumped on the chance to multiply their only failure if the opportunity appeared.

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Derek Chisora ​​shock distracts from retirement

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Deontay Wilder defeated Derek Chisora ​​by split decision at the O2 Arena Photo: MF Pro/David Cavan

Derek Chisora ​​has gone back on his vow to retire and insists he will return for a rematch with Deontay Wilder.

Chisora ​​was defeated by a split decision by Wilder last month at the O2 Arena.

The 42-year-old, who has fallen twice in the fight, previously announced he would end his 50-fight professional career regardless of the outcome.

However, the Londoner now claims he wants to secure a rematch with the ‘Brown Bomber’ after his wife allowed him to continue fighting.

“I’m working on a rematch,” he said Sky Sports News.

Deontay Wilder defeated Derek Chisora ​​by split decision at the O2 Arena Photo: MF Pro/David Cavan

“My wife gave me the green featherlight, so I will do a rematch.

“I haven’t confirmed it yet.

“I have some meetings tomorrow [on Wednesday] and we’ll see how it goes.

“He [Wilder] he is interested because he is also upset about the outcome.

“Yes, he could have won, but he’s nervous, so we’re going to do it again.

“That’s all. [At the] I will retire at the end of this year.”

Wilder and Chisora ​​hug after the battle. Photo: MF Pro/David Cavan
Wilder and Chisora ​​hug after the battle. Photo: MF Pro/David Cavan

Wilder was hoping to secure a long-awaited fight against Anthony Joshua, whom he called out after defeating Chisora.

40-year-old former world heavyweight champion passed by “AJ” after the fight and told him: “let’s do it.”

However, Joshua, who has not fought since knocking out Jake Paul in December, has opted to fight Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyad and will then face Tyson Fury in November, provided he wins.

Wilder’s manager Shelly Finkel stated that Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn had not contacted them.

On July 25 in Riyad, Anthony Joshua will face Kristian Prenga
On July 25 in Riyad, Anthony Joshua will face Kristian Prenga

“You can’t be disappointed with something that never happened,” Finkel said Heavenly sports.

“Eddie never contacted us and Joshua obviously had no intention of fighting Deontay Wilder.

“Same ancient story, just fresh date.”

Joshua’s fight against Prenga is his first since defeating Paul and a fatal car crash that killed two of his close friends and left him with minor injuries.

Fury, who retired last month and defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov, is now also expected to fight again before finally facing his British rival.

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A boxer found dismembered in a river just hours after his first professional fight

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Just hours after losing his first professional fight, the juvenile boxer was found dismembered in a river. The remains of Yeiner Andres Gomez Sandoval, 28, were found in the river by fishermen and later identified by his mother based on his distinctive tattoos. A search is ongoing in the area as some of his body parts have not yet been found.

Yeiner lost his only professional fight to Leider Galvis in the main event of the WBA Future Champions Colombia at the Cuadrilatero gym in Barranquilla. He lost by unanimous points decision, his only loss from a total of seven fights. Five of his wins were by knockout.

He spent time with the mother and daughter after the fight and was last seen leaving his home in the Carrizal neighborhood of Barranquilla on Sunday afternoon, Mother’s Day in Colombia.

He was reported missing shortly thereafter, his family was unable to contact him, and his phone was turned off.

Yeiner’s remains were discovered the following afternoon in the Magdalena River, just outside the city of Barranquilla, Colombia.

His mother then identified him by a snake tattoo on his torso, a dragon’s head on his shoulder, his brother’s name on his neck, and a heart on his chest.

Coach Miguel Angel Guzman told Colombian media that he had no knowledge of any threats or personal problems that could explain his death.

Yeiner was viewed as an emerging prospect in his home country and was expected to have a promising career after turning professional.

Investigators are currently reconstructing his last movements and determining the cause of death. For now, they are unable to give him a proper burial because the rest of his remains have not yet been discovered.

His friends and family are calling for justice, although authorities have not yet presented any official hypotheses regarding the murder.

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