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.

Another huge boxing night will take place tonight in Saudi Arabia with Artur Beterbal and Dmitry Bivol for the second time.

Two fighters renew their competition in a highly expected rematch in the undisputed lithe championships in the world.

Beterbiev gave Bivol his first professional failure in October, securing most of the results decisions to add WBA belt to his collection.

He will hope for a repeated performance tonight, while Bivol will want to fix everything, he avenged his previous loss.

Today’s combat card, called “The Last Crescendo”, will contain six other captivating fights based on the card, without lack of excitement in the offer.

It transfers all the details that you need to know before the night …

Artur Beterbiv vs Dmitriry Bivol – 23:00 Great Britain

The main event requires a little introduction, and Beterbiv and Bivol trade blows that promises to be extremely comical.

Another win for Beterbieva will end the final end of the competition, while Bivol could force the third fight if he performs the task for the second time.

It will turn out in which way he will go, but expect that Sparks will fly between the two best warriors in the world.

Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole – 21.40

Joseph Parker was initially directed to Daniel Dubois, but instead he would go against Martin Bakole, who was appointed as a replacement at the last moment.

Dubois was forced to withdraw from the fight after getting infirmed and and Thursday it was confirmed that the bacon would enter in a low time.

The 31-year-old destroyed Jared Anderson during the last exit in August and would hope to surprise Parker that evening. It will certainly be challenging for him with only a few days, but more strange things happened …

Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley – 20.35

Josh Padley worked on Tuesday as an electrician, but now he is in Riyadh, preparing until the highest night in his career.

He was called to fight Shakur Stevenson as a behind schedule substitute for Floyd Schofield and will hope to steal the series with the best performance.

Padley, who remains invincible, raised his eyebrows with a great victory over Marek Chamberlain at Wembley Arch last year. However, the prospect of facing Stevenson in a hastily captivated fight will be his biggest challenge so far.

Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz – 19.35

The WBC medium weight master, Carlos Adames, will enter as weaker against Hamzah Sheeraz, an undefeated pretender who knocked out his last 15 opponents.

He was called as a potential division star, which became a bit dated after the Gennada Golovkin and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

If Adames showed tonight, he will take his place along with the unified owner of the title Janibek Alimkhanuly and WBA master Erislanda Lara at the very top of the pile.

Veril Ordish Jr vs Israk Madromow – 640pm

Vergil Ortiz Jr and Israil Madrimov will equalize the momentary title of WBC Junior Middeight in something that looks close to the fight between the two most invigorating division talents.

Ortiz, who won all of the 22 knockout fights, has recently won the belt because of victory in the case of Serhia Bohachuk.

Meanwhile, Madrimov will be looking for a return to the winning ways after he was overtaken by the Great Teenska Crawford in August.

Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel – 17.40

Freshly after winning his career over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang will want to extend his impressive running against Agit Kabayel in an invigorating heavyweight clash.

The great Chinese warrior is a clear favorite, but Kabayel has an undefeated album to protect and will have a chance to surprise.

With two knockout artists blocking the horns in the second duel of the evening, there may be early fireworks in Riyadh.

Joshan Studiests

The event will start with Joshua Batsi, which will face Callum Smith in a fascinating lightweight weight.

The first one in 2024 appeared with impressive victories over Dan Azeez and Will Hutchinson, leaving the edge of the theorem about the title of the world.

Meanwhile, Smith was already a world champion, and his only failures appeared in the elite company against Beterbaview and Alvarez.

Both fighters know that victory can get them a crack at the winner of the main event, which means that there will be plenty of on the line.

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitriry Bivol are aimed at expanding their competition when they manage a star party in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Beterbiev went down in history, becoming the first person who defeated Bivol in October, providing most of the decisions about the unquestionable title of the world champion of featherlight.

In the early rounds, the agility and combined Bivol strokes seemed to surprise his opponent. However, as the match progressed, Beterbiev returned to the competition with relentless pressure and powerful strikes.

This time, Beterbiev is determined so as not to leave the judges and willingly provides a more commanding performance. Joseph Parker, who also contains on the card, Joseph Parker will now face Martin Bakole after Daniel Dubois has been forced to withdraw from the fight because of illness.

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming fights …

At what time Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitriry Bivolstart?

The event will take place in the Kingdom of Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening. The first fight will start around 16:45 UK time (8.45 PT / 10.45 AM CT / 11.45 AM). Bakole’s Heavyweight Showdown with Parker will start at 21:40 in Great Britain (13.40 pt / 3.40pm ct / 4.40pm et), while the main turnover of events for Beterbiv vs Bivol are time at 23:00 in Great Britain (15: 15: 15: 00 pt / 17:00 ct / 18:00 et). The main event should not start later than this, but it can be developed if the fights with the card are completed earlier than expected.

How to watch Artur Beterbiv vs Dmitriry Bivolon TV and live broadcast

The entire combat card will be shown live at the TNT Sports ticket office and costs £ 19.99 in Great Britain. The action can be watched at Discovery+, EE TV, Prime Video and Virgin Media TV. Fans do not have to be a TNT subscriber to buy this event. Click here to buy fights.

*Fighting will also be shown at the DAZN and Sky Sports ticket office.

Full combat card, Undercard times and Great Britain

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitriry Bivol – 23:00
Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole – 21.40
Shakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley – 20.35
Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz – 19.35
Veril Ordish Jr vs Israk Madromow – 640pm
Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayel – 17.40
Joshan Studiests

Corner quotes

Dmitriry Bivol: “Thank you Beterbiv for the rematch. I am simply grateful and I want to go to the ring and become a winner. Every time you change blows, this is a risk. Thanks to this warrior, I sometimes have to do it. Sometimes more. All athletes want to win. We are like players and of course I was not a winner. Now I want to win, it burns in me. I want to change something because I see where I was wrong and I want to change it. If you liked the first fight, I am sure that the second fight will be more captivating than the first. “

Artur Beterbiev: “I want to defend my belt.”