“Not Impressed”: With Days Left In Callum Smith Showdown, Artur Beterbiev Ropes In Canelo Alvarez, David Benavidez While Making Startling Confession About Boxing

In a thrilling start to 2024, Callum Smith is gearing up to challenge unified light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev for the IBF, WBC, and WBO titles. Initially slated for August 19, their face-off was postponed due to Beterbiev’s jaw surgery stemming from dental complications. This rescheduled bout is now eagerly anticipated for January 13.

Smith, a British boxer, has patiently awaited his moment of reckoning against the 38-year-old champion. The venue for this epic showdown is the Videotron Center in Quebec City, Canada. For fans in the UK, mark your calendars: the action begins at midnight, with the ringwalks anticipated around 4 am on Sunday. With the fight just being almost around the corner, Beterbiev has made a startling confession about boxing.

Artur Beterbiev is not a fan of boxing?

Recently, Artur Beterbiev did an interview with Fight Hype TV and made a surprising revelation about his opinion of David Benavidez and Canelo Alvarez. He stated, “I never see Benavidez fight, you know, even Canelo fights I see- I don’t know which fight, what.”

Furthermore, he claimed, “Golovkin I see him fight, full fight, I think.” However, he claims “But you know like, I’m not really a fan of boxing.” Despite spending his life dedicated to sport, Beterbiev would rather fight than watch the sport. The interviewer, clearly taken aback, asked if Beterbiev was unimpressed by what he’d seen. Beterbiev’s reply was succinct yet revealing: “Not impressed.” Aside from his opinion of Alvarez and Benavidez, Artur Beterbiev needs to be prepared for his upcoming bout as Calum Smith appeared riled up when discussing the upcoming fight.

Is Calum Smith prepared for the match-up?

Unlike many who indulged during the festive season, Smith’s dedication remained unwavering. He’s been striving in the gym, gearing up for his challenge against Artur Beterbiev, the reigning WBC, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight champion. Smith’s desire to become a two-weight world champion fuels his determination. He expressed, “I don’t hop, skip, and jump the gym every day because this is what I love doing. It is hard at times and it is monotonous and repetitive. Some days are tough.”

Reflecting on his career, Smith acknowledges past achievements, including his Ring Magazine title. However, the upcoming fight against Beterbiev offers a chance for further glory. Smith’s ambitions remain clear: “I’ve achieved a lot. I’ve achieved maybe more than I could have imagined.” 

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However, he remains hungry for more. It will be interesting to see how the fight between him and Smith go. What do you think about the situation? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.

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