The 32-year-old fighter is quite upbeat and sure that he will prevail in his second world title match. In his professional career, the Liverpudlian, who will fight on Saturday, has only suffered one defeat.
What nationality is Callum Smith?
British boxer Callum John Smith competes professionally on the world stage. From 2018 until December 2020, he held the WBA and Ring super-middleweight titles. Additionally, from 2015 to 2017, he also held the British and European super-middleweight titles.
Is Callum Smith Scottish?
He is not Scottish having been born in Liverpool to British nationals.
Smith is a member of the supporting cast in Anthony Joshua’s fight with Oleksandr Usyk to defend his WBA Super, IBF, IBO, and WBO heavyweight belts.
Callum Smith competes against Olympic bronze medalist Mathieu Bauderlique of France, a previous European champion, in the last eliminator for the WBC light-heavyweight world championship, which is currently held by Russian juggernaut Artur Beterbiev.
Smith said during the closing press conference: (It’s a must-win. I think every fight is a must-win at this stage in my career. I’m in a busy division, a packed division where there are a lot of fighters waiting for a shot at the world title).
