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Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr.: Date, fight time, TV channel and live stream
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The eyes of the boxing world will once again focus on New York where WBC and IBF light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev takes on WBO title holder Joe Smith Jr. in a huge unification clash.
Beterbiev has become one of boxing's best knockout artists with all 17 of his wins coming by way of stoppage, but come Saturday night he will be facing an opponent in Smith Jr. who will not be afraid to go toe-to-toe with the WBC and IBF champion.
Whoever comes out on top in New York will have their sights set on a potential undisputed title clash with WBA (super) champion Dmitry Bivol who beat Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez last month.
Here's everything you need to know about Beterbiev vs. Smith Jr.
When is Beterbiev vs. Smith Jr.? date, start time
- Date: Saturday, June 18
- Main card: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. BST
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. BST
The main card is set to get underway at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. BST with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. BST. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Beterbiev vs. Smith Jr.?
- U.S.: ESPN+
- UK: Sky Sports
The fight will be broadcast on ESPN+ in the U.S., while UK fight fans can watch the unification fight on Sky Sports.
Where is the Beterbiev vs. Smith Jr. fight?
The fight takes place at Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theater in New York.
Artur Beterbiev record and bio
- Date of Birth: January 21, 1985
- Height: 5' 11.5"
- Reach: 73"
- Total Fights: 17
- Record: 17-0 (17 KOs)
Joe Smith Jr. Record and Bio
- Nationality: United States of America
- Date of Birth: September 20, 1989
- Height: 6' 0"
- Reach: 76"
- Total Fights: 31
- Record: 28-3 (22 KOs)
Beterbiev vs. Smith Jr. fight card
- Artur Beterbiev vs. Joe Smith Jr. for Beterbiev's WBC and IBF light heavyweight weight title, and Smith Jr.'s WBO title
- Robeisy Ramirez vs. Abraham Nova; Featherweight
