Callum Smith defeats Joshua Buatsi to win WBO interim world light heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia bout

Callum Smith secured a victory against Joshua Buatsi, claiming the WBO Interim World Light Heavyweight title in an electrifying fight in Saudi Arabia. Despite considering retirement, Smith extended his record to 31-2 after winning by unanimous decision with scorecards reading 115-113, 119-110, and 116-112. The bout showcased an intense back-and-forth dynamic, leaving fans and notable attendees like Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn impressed with the performance. Smith's victory positions him to potentially face the winner of the upcoming fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.