Dmitriy Bivol defends his championship belt against Kallum Smith

One of the most anticipated fights of the year in professional boxing has been officially confirmed, One.uz reports.

RCC Boxing promotion company announced that a major professional boxing event will take place on December 12 in Yekaterinburg. In the main event, unified world champion in the light heavyweight division (up to 79.4 kg), Russian Dmitry Bivol, will defend his mandatory title against experienced British challenger Callum Smith.

About the fighters Both athletes bring extensive professional ring experience and high-level skill. Dmitry Bivol (25-1-0, 12 KO): The 35-year-old Russian southpaw began his professional career in 2014.

In 2017, Bivol first won a light heavyweight title, later unifying all major belts to become the undisputed world champion. Callum Smith (31-2-0, 22 KO): The 36-year-old British knockout artist turned pro in 2015 and became a world champion in the middleweight division (up to 76.2 kg) in 2018.

Since 2021, Smith has competed in the light heavyweight division, where he is considered one of the top contenders for world titles. Significance of the fight For Bivol, this bout represents a serious test in his quest to retain his world titles once again, while for the powerful-punching Smith, it presents an opportunity to land the biggest victory of his career.

Fight date and venue: December 12, Yekaterinburg. Stakes: Mandatory light heavyweight title defense.

Promoters are expected to release full details about the remaining card and ticket sales in the coming days. Source: One.uz