Match Overview

In a thrilling contest, Callum Smith faced off against Joshua Buatsi, with both fighters bringing their best to the ring.

Fight Summary: Smith dominated the first half, focusing his attack on Buatsi’s body, which paid off dividends as the fight progressed. A telling moment came in Round 5 when Smith landed a powerful left hook that visibly hurt Buatsi. Despite maintaining the pressure, Buatsi fought back bravely, especially in the latter rounds, where he had several moments of success.

At the end of the 12 rounds, the judges scored the fight in favor of Smith with scores of 115-113, 116-112, and an emphatic 119-110, marking a noteworthy upset in the light heavyweight division.

With this victory, Smith positions himself among the elite competitors in the division, eyeing future fights against the likes of Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol, and David Benavidez.