Despite the fact that only the venue has been determined for the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua, while the preliminary date – July 23 – can still change to a later one, the undercard of this boxing show has already begun to take shape.
Today, British promoter Eddie Hearn has informed the public that the former WBA super middleweight champion Briton Callum Smith (28-1, 20 KOs) will perform as part of the boxing evening in Saudi Arabia. At the same time, he will box for the second time in a row in the light heavyweight division (up to 79.4 kg).
“It’s a lot easier for me than doing 76.2kg,” Callum explains.
boxing scene. – I’m big even for 79.4 kg, but it’s much easier than racing to a lighter category. I think I have already shown that my power remained with me even at light heavyweights.
Smith moved up to light heavyweight after losing to Canelo Alvarez in late 2020. In 2021, Callum had one fight, stopping Lenin Castillo in the second round.
Earlier, Callum Smith told how Canelo Alvarez surprised him in the fight.