WBC, IBF and WBO light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev On , he told what he thought about his winning streak in the professional ring and declared his desire to have a unification fight with WBA champion Dmitry Bivol this year.
On January 13 in Quebec, Beterbiev defeated Briton Callum Smith by technical knockout in the seventh round and defended his championship belts. Beterbiev’s statistics are 20 early victories in 20 professional fights. Previously, the boxer, who will turn 39 on January 21, has repeatedly stated that he wants to conduct a unification fight for the status of absolute world champion with the undefeated Russian, WBA champion Dmitry Bivol.
— You have 20 first consecutive victories. Is there a goal of only winning by knockout for the rest of your career?
– No! I just took care of it. I think I just got lucky.
— Are fights between representatives of MMA and boxers according to the rules of boxing interesting in the future?
– Of course, if there is anyone who wants it.
— With a representative from the world of MMA?
– Certainly!
— Objectives and projects?
— I hope a unification fight will take place [с Дмитрием Биволом] at least this year, and then we’ll see! — said Beterbiev on .
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