The much-anticipated bout Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith Jr for the WBC, IBF, And WBO Light-Heavyweight Title is scheduled to take place on 18th June, 2022, we take a look at the venue, betting odds, predictions, tickets, undercard, date, time, purse PPV price for the fight
The world’s attention will once again be drawn to New York, where WBC and IBF light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev will face WBO champion Joe Smith Jr. in a major unification bout.
With all 17 of his victories coming by means of stoppage, Beterbiev has established himself as one of boxing’s best knockout artists. However, on Saturday night, he will face an opponent in Smith Jr. who will not be hesitant to fight toe-to-toe with the WBC and IBF champion.
Whoever wins in New York will be aiming for an outright title fight against WBA (super) champion Dmitry Bivol, who defeated Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez last month.
Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith Jr Fight Schedule, Date, Time, Purse, Tickets, Full Undercard, Odds, Prediction, Venue And Live Stream
The battle will take place at Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater in New York on Saturday, June 18th, 2022. On the undercard of Beterbiev vs Joe Smith, Robeisy Ramirez vs Abraham Nova will battle in a featherweight contest. Tickets can be bought from here.
The main card will begin at 2 a.m. BST / 9 p.m. ET, with main event ring walks beginning at 4 a.m. BST / 11 p.m. ET. The fight between Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith Jr. will be a 12-round Light Heavyweight Division match with the WBC, IBF, And WBO Light Heavyweight Title at stake.
Full Fight Card
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- Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith Jr. : For Beterbiev’s WBC and IBF Light Heavyweight Division Title & Smith’s WBO title
- Robeisy Ramirez vs Abraham Nova: Featherweight
- Wendy Toussaint vs Asina Byfield: Super Welterweight
- Jahyae Brown vs Keane McMahon: Super Welterweight
Betting Odds And Prediction
Beterbiev’s knockout-to-win ratio of 100 percent also aids his chances. Anyone who is in the way of the Russian’s lethal strength will be crippled. Beterbiev averages 18.8 knockout shots per round while throwing 63.4 shots per round. Smith is lagging behind, averaging 13.2 shots per round and throwing 52.6. Beterbiev has a total connect percentage of 34.4 percent, whereas Beterbiev has a total connect percentage of 36.9.
Experts are backing Beterbiev to snatch a victory from Joe Smith and maintain his perfect winning record with 100% KO wins.
| Artur Beterbiev | -700 |
| Joe Smith Jr. | +400 |
Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith Jr. When And Where to Watch: Live Stream And Telecast
In the United States, the fight will be shown on ESPN+, while in the United Kingdom, the unification bout will be broadcast on Sky Sports. To watch the match, fans can become ESPN+ subscribers by paying $6.99 for a monthly membership or $69.99 for an annual subscription.
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