Beterbiev a 5:1 favorite over Smith

Unbeaten unified light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KOs) is a 5:1 favorite to keep his WBC/WBO/IBF world titles against former super middleweight champion Callum “Mundo” Smith (29-1, 21 KOs) on ESPN Saturday night at the Videotron Center in Quebec City, Canada. Beterbiev turns 39 years of age eight days after the fight. Smith is 33.

WBO bantamweight champion Jason “Mayhem” Moloney (26-2, 19 KOs) is a 4:1 favorite to defend his world title against Saul Sanchez (20-2, 12 KOs).

Unbeaten WBC #1, WBA #1, IBF #3, WBO #5 super middleweight Christian Mbilli (25-0, 21 KOs) is a whopping 12:1 favorite to defeat Rohan Murdock (27-2, 19 KOs).

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  • I hope smith puts in a better effort than the Canelo fight . He was very disappointing in that fight very gun shy .

  • Yea Beterbiev is a beast, but he’s getting up there in age.

    He’d be wise to get a unified shot against Bivol as soon as possible then retire within there next year or two.

  • 5:1 seems a little high I think this one could be closer. It will not suprise me if Smith pulls the upset. But Beterbiev should be able to keep his 100% ko.

  • If Calum fights Berbetev like the other Smith, he will be stopped early. If he fights like he did against Canello, he might be able to go the distance, but lose a lopsided decision. This match was supposed to happen earlier, but due to some facial issues for Mr. Berbetev, it was postponed. How serious was this problem, and could it be a factor in this match.
    Calum I believe said he did not go into the fight with Alvaraez 100 percent due to some injury. We will see I guess with this match.

  • A big if, if Smith can keep this fight at distance and by using a good stiff jab he might be able to land his right hand and or body shots, Beterbiev is a stronger then normal wrecking machine. Smith is a really good body puncher and i feel thats his only chance to slow Beterbiev down, i favor Beterbiev to win but 5:1 odds and knowing Smith is himself is a ko artist i”ll take that bet.

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