Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith Stats: Age, Height, Weight, Reach, Knockout Ratio, Net Worth, Record, and More

The boxing world will witness a light-heavyweight title fight on 13th January. Artur Beterbiev will be putting his belts on the line against Callum Smith in Quebec City, Canada. The victor shall get a chance to face Dmitry Bivol for the title unification fight. For Beterbiev? The stakes are high. From his belts to his undefeated record, and everything in between. 

Meanwhile, for Smith? An opportunity of a lifetime, though, it is unlikely that the contest would be a walk in the park for him. But, one can only speculate how the bout would play out. So, while we speculate, debate, and discuss, let’s do so, bearing the stats of each boxer in mind.

Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith: Physical Attributes

Size matters, especially in high-level boxing wherein it is a game of inches, and any small advantage can result in a massive win. In terms of height? Smith,33, has a clear and substantial advantage. According to Boxrec, Beterbiev at 38 stands tall at 5 feet and 11 inches, whereas the challenger, Callum Smith, is 6 feet and 3 inches. There is a 4-inch difference, and this is an upper hand for Smith. Subsequently, he also has a bigger reach of 198cm, as opposed to 185cm of the champion.

Their records present an intriguing picture. The champion boasts an undefeated record of wins. However, one may argue that his record may not be as impressive as his knockout ratio. That is because his knockout ratio is a whopping 100%. That means not a single opponent has survived the full distance with him. But at the same time, the Englishmen’s record is nothing to be scoffed at.

Out of 30 bouts, he has 29 victories and only one defeat against Canelo Álvarez. Apart from that, he has been flawless. Though his knockout ratio may look inferior at 72.41%, he does have more bouts under his belt—leading to a greater experience at hand for him. But only on fight night, one will find out, which advantage supersedes the other.

Other facts about them 

Beterbiev’s birthplace is in Russia, however, his place of residence is in Canada. Meanwhile, Smith is a British man through and through. On Instagram, the Russo-Canadian’s following towers over the challengers. He has 615,000 followers as opposed to Smith’s 173,000 followers. However, one common fact between the two is that they found love for the ‘Sweet Science’, from their brothers. After competing for several years, the champion is worth $4-6 million dollars. Meanwhile, the challenger is worth $8 Million. However, it must be noted that these figures are merely an approximation and actual figures could be different.

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The above information has given you a holistic perspective and comparative analysis. Bearing in mind each combatant’s advantage and style of fighting, we are curious to know, how do you see this bout playing out? Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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