Callum Smith
7 stories covering Callum Smith — news, results and analysis.
Callum Smith Says Bivol Title Fight Is Set — But the WBO Holds the Key
A December 12 date in Yekaterinburg is the target, but sanctioning the fight in Russia is the last domino to fall for Smith's shot at Bivol.
Sep 23, 2026
Bakhram Murtazaliev Joins Bivol-Smith Card in Russia Comeback
The former IBF 154 champ (23-1, 17 KO) returns Dec. 12 in Yekaterinburg, his first fight since a disputed loss to Josh Kelly in January.
Sep 16, 2026
No Beterbiev Trilogy for Bivol — Callum Smith Gets Dec 12 Shot
Eddie Hearn says the trilogy 'was never offered.' Bivol (25-1) instead defends against Callum Smith on December 12 in Russia.
Sep 2, 2026
Bivol vs Smith Heads to Purse Bids After Talks Collapse
The WBO has set an August 27 purse bid in Puerto Rico for Dmitry Bivol's mandatory defence against interim champ Callum Smith.
Aug 21, 2026
Bivol Set to Skip Beterbiev Trilogy for Callum Smith Showdown
Eddie Hearn says the 25-1 light-heavyweight king is leaning toward a mandatory defense against Callum Smith, not a rubber match with Artur Beterbiev.
Aug 15, 2026
Bivol's Clock Is Ticking: 8 Days to Cut a Deal With Callum Smith
The WBO has handed Bivol and Smith an August 20 deadline. Miss it and purse bids loom on August 27 — or the title gets vacated for Beterbiev III.
Aug 12, 2026
Gradus Kraus Says His Power Will Be Too Much for Dmitry Bivol
The 12-fight Dutch prospect with 11 KOs wants a crack at Bivol, who's never been stopped in 26 pro outings. Talk is cheap at 175lbs.
Aug 11, 2026