Undefeated current WBC/IBF world champion Arturo Bertbiev (17-0, 17 KOs) and WBO champion Joe Smith Jr. (28-3, 22 KOs) will hold the highly anticipated United Front at Madison Square Garden on June 18. Bettbiev is the only world boxer with a knockout rate of 100% and he hopes to beat Smith again to fight for the ko opponent.
Beitbiev: "I look forward to the challenges ahead. Smith is a well-deserved champion, but I came to Madison Square Garden to add another world championship title to my collection. This game will bring me one step closer to the undisputed title. ”
Smith: "I'm very excited and focused on the task in front of me. Facing Betiev was a huge battle. It will be a match that boxing fans will always remember, and it will be an opportunity to realize their dreams. The battle for the Treble is one step closer to becoming the undisputed champion. ”
Last year Smith (28-3, 22 ko) destroyed little-known opponent Steve Gefrad in nine rounds to successfully defend his WBO Light Heavyweight Champion Gold Belt.
Meanwhile, Betbiyev (17-0, 17 KO) knocked out Marcus Brown last December to successfully defend his title, and is looking forward to a big battle next, which allowed the match to be finalized as both he and Smith belonged to the top promotion company.