Athletistic/ Boxing. 37-year-old Russian boxer Artur Beterbiev has shared his thoughts on his second-round knockout victory over 32-year-old US Rep. Joe Smith Jr. in a unification bout for the WBC, IBF and WBO titles.

“How can I combine punching power with good technique? One day I want to become a good boxer. I hope today I was better than before. to become a good boxer,” Beterbiev said after the fight.

In total, Beterbiev has 18 wins in 18 fights. He won all fights by knockout.

A brilliant victory for Beterbiev by a powerful knockout in a duel with Smith Jr. VIDEO

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