Ahead of His Light Heavyweight Title Defence Against Callum Smith, Artur Beterbiev Receives Support From Khamzat Chimaev

Artur Beterbiev – the undefeated Russian pugilist has made headlines again! Recently, the boxer showcased his incredible skills with a stunning knockout victory over Joe Smith Jr. Artur has been the fans’ top pick in the Light Heavyweight division for a long time now. Even MMA icons and fellow boxers shower praise on him from time to win. Recently, his performance has frequently caught the eye of a UFC star – Khamzat Chimaev, aka ‘Borz.’

He’s a fan to the extent that he has, on multiple occasions, expressed his admiration for the boxer on social media. This time, the Swedish MMA artist took his time to show his support for the champ and showed his endorsement by reposting one of Artur’s Instagram posts.

UFC’s rising star Khamzat Chimaev shows his support for the Russian champ

Chimaev reposted one of Artur’s posts on his Instagram story, tagging the boxer and adding a No. 1 medal emoji beside his name. The image shared by ‘Borz’ captured Artur holding onto three prestigious belts – the WBC, the WBO, and IBF belts. This immaculate feat solidifies Artur’s dominance in Light heavyweight boxing.

His accomplishments and skill-set speak for themselves, and his upcoming title defense against Callum Smith is highly anticipated. Before this, just a couple of days ago, Chimaev penned a short-yet-unique praise for the Russian-Canadian boxer on one of his social media handles. The UFC star wrote, “@arturbeterbiev the best.”

Artur Beterbiev’s upcoming challenge: defending his title against Callum Smith

The enthralling Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith clash will take place at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Canada. This event, scheduled for Saturday, August 19, is set to be a thrilling showdown. Artur Beterbiev with a perfect record of 19 wins by knockout, faces a tough battle against Smith.

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Earlier this year, Beterbiev faced Anthony Yarde in England, a fight that tested his mettle. Despite a tough battle in the early rounds, Beterbiev’s power and skill prevailed, leading to an eighth-round TKO victory. The win made his zeal evident and showcased his determination and resilience.

In addition to the Beterbiev-Smith fight, the event will feature an exciting clash between undefeated super middleweight Christian Mbilli and the heavy-handed Simon Kean. With Mbilli’s record of 24 wins, 20 by knockout, and Kean’s impressive 23 wins, 22 by knockout, this matchup promises to be a thrilling contest.

Artur Beterbiev’s journey as a dominant force in the light heavyweight division continues, with his upcoming title defense against Callum Smith. Supported by UFC star Khamzat Chimaev, Beterbiev is determined to showcase his skills and retain his belts. Fans can expect an action-packed event on August 19, as these talented fighters step into the ring, ready to make their mark.

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