{{Short description|Irish boxer (born 1990)}} {{other people}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2015}} {{Use British English|date=June 2015}} {{Infobox boxer | name = Callum Smith | image = | caption = | realname = Callum John Smith | nickname = Mundo | weight = {{plainlist| *Super-middleweight *Light-heavyweight }} | height = 6 ft 3 in<ref name=taleofthetape>''DAZN'' tale of the tape prior to the Canelo Álvarez fight.</ref> | reach = 78 in<ref name=taleofthetape/> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|4|23|df=yes}} | birth_place = Liverpool, England | style = Orthodox | total = 33 | wins = 31 | KO = 22 | losses = 2 | draws = | no contests = | medaltemplates = {{MedalSport | Men's amateur boxing}} {{MedalCountry | {{ENG}} }} {{MedalCompetition | Commonwealth Games}} {{MedalSilver | 2010 Delhi | Welterweight}} {{MedalCompetition | GB Championships}} {{MedalGold | 2010 Liverpool | Welterweight}} }}
'''Callum John Smith''' (born 23 April 1990) is a British professional boxer. He has held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim light-heavyweight title since February 2025. Previously, he held the World Boxing Association (WBA) (Super version) and ''Ring'' magazine super-middleweight titles from 2018 to 2020. Both of his titles were won during the World Boxing Super Series tournament, in which he won the Muhammad Ali Trophy. At regional level, he has held multiple super-middleweight championships, including the British and European titles between 2015 and 2017. As an amateur, he won a silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. He is the youngest of the Smith brothers—Paul, Stephen, and Liam—all of whom are professional boxers.
==Amateur career== As an amateur, Smith represented Rotunda ABC in Liverpool at domestic level, where he won the 2010 Great Britain welterweight title<ref>{{cite web|url=http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Nationalchamps/GreatBritain2010.html|title=Great Britain Champs 2010|website=amateur-boxing.strefa.pl|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref> and 2011 Great Britain Middleweight title<ref>{{cite web|url=http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Nationalchamps/GreatBritain2011.html|title=Great Britain Champs 2011|website=amateur-boxing.strefa.pl|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref> and GB Boxing internationally.
===2010 Commonwealth Games=== At the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India, Smith up kept family tradition by winning a silver medal in the welterweight division, following brothers Paul, who also won silver at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England and Stephen who claimed a gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia. Triumphs over most notably Aston Brown of Scotland and Carl Hield of Bahrain saw Smith into the final only to be beaten by Northern Irish Paddy Gallagher.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/CommonwealthGames2010.html|title=Commonwealth Games 2010|website=amateur-boxing.strefa.pl|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref>
===2012 Olympic qualification tournament=== Smith's bid to become GB Boxing's light-heavyweight (81 kg) representative at the 2012 Olympic Games in London ended in bitter disappointment and controversy at the final Olympic Qualification Tournament in Trabzon, Turkey. After losing 16:14 in inexplicable fashion to Azerbaijan's Vatan Huseynli in the bout where a win would seal qualification,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://amateur-boxing.strefa.pl/Championships/EuroOlyQual2012.html|title=European Olympic Qualifier - Trabzon, Turkey - April 15-21 2012|website=amateur-boxing.strefa.pl|access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref> his hopes now relied on the man who had beat him in the previous round. As three light heavyweight Olympic places were available, the semi-finalist who lost to the eventual winner would take the third spot, however Smith's conqueror Huseynli lost to local Turkish boxer Bahram Muzaffer and Smith missed out on the third qualifying place. Soon after the tournament it was decided by AIBA that an invitational place at the Olympics was to be made available to a boxer of their choice and Smith had been short listed for the position but it was eventually decided in a cruel twist for the Englishman, that the place should be awarded to Boško Drašković of Montenegro, a man who Smith had convincingly out pointed earlier in the tournament. Drašković was eliminated from the Olympics in the first round.
==Professional career==
=== Super-middleweight ===
==== Early career ==== In October 2012 Smith followed his brothers into the professional ranks, under the promotional banner of Matchroom Sport, and like his siblings, would be coached by Manchester-based trainer Joe Gallagher. It was announced that he would make his debut on the undercard of Carl Froch vs. Yusaf Mack in Nottingham's Capital FM Arena on 17 November 2012. He scored a clear points win against Dan Blackwell over four rounds in his debut contest, however the victor was not entirely satisfied with his performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xv6blx_2012-11-17-callum-smith-vs-dan-blackwell_sport|title=2012-11-17 Callum Smith vs Dan Blackwell - Video Dailymotion|date=2012-11-17|website=Dailymotion|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref> The following month Smith returned to the ring for another four round contest at the London Olympia, his opponent was James Tucker and once again 'Mundo' won every round in a comfortable fashion.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/boxing/2012/12/10/callum-smith-doubles-up-as-pro-wiht-win-at-london-olympia-100252-32394796/|title=Callum Smith doubles up as pro with win at London Olympia|last=Echo|first=Liverpool|date=2012-12-10|work=liverpoolecho|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref>
In February 2013, on the undercard of Carl Frampton vs. Kiko Martinez at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Smith earned his first stoppage win as a professional, halting Irishman Tommy Tolan, who had previously been beaten by Smith's brother Paul, in the opening round.<ref>{{Citation|last=Michael Scofield|title=10/03/2012 - Callum Johnson v Tommy Tolan|date=2012-03-30|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odqFaBNFQJ0|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref> Smith's home debut, on the undercard of Bellew–Chilemba I, at Liverpool's Echo Arena saw another Smith win in similar fashion, again his opponent, Iain Jackson, didn't hear the bell to close the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xynzqr_2013-03-30-callum-smith-vs-iain-jackson_sport|title=2013-03-30 Callum Smith vs Iain Jackson - Video Dailymotion|date=2013-04-02|website=Dailymotion|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref> Now 5–0, it was time for Smith to step up his level of opponent and be given a stiffer test than he had previously been provided, the man chosen to provide this test was Latvian Ruslans Pojonisevs, however Smith's ability and punching power may have been under-rated as he made short work of his opponent with another first-round knockout (KO). On 25 May 2013, on the Froch–Kessler II bill at London's O2 Arena, he met unbeaten Ryan Moore (3–0), Smith clearly demonstrated his superiority with an impressive fourth consecutive first-round KO.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x107nhg_2013-05-25-callum-smith-vs-ryan-moore_sport|title=2013-05-25 Callum Smith vs Ryan Moore - Video Dailymotion|date=2013-05-26|website=Dailymotion|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref>
==== Domestic and regional success ==== On 21 September 2013 Callum Smith defeated Patrick Mendy in a British record sixth first-round stoppage, and won the vacant English super-middleweight title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/8919540/callum-smith-will-take-on-patrick-mendy-for-the-english-super-middleweight-title|title=Callum Smith will take on Patrick Mendy for the English super-middleweight title|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-07-06|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Kivanc Gul|title=Callum Smith vs Patrick Mendy|date=2016-06-11|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtJDETZdbnE|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref> On 26 October Smith defeated Ruben Eduardo Acosta (27–8, 10 KOs) via sixth-round knockout to win the vacant WBC International super-middleweight title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x16i89v_2013-10-26-callum-smith-vs-ruben-eduardo-acosta_sport|title=2013-10-26 Callum Smith vs Ruben Eduardo Acosta - Video Dailymotion|date=2013-10-28|website=Dailymotion|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref> Smiths next bout was against French boxer Francois Bastient (43–10, 18 KOs) at the Phones 4u Arena on 19 April. Bastient down in the third round, his corner threw in the towel despite him beating the count of referee Mr Finch.<ref>{{Citation|last=Lys Alexandrov|title=Callum Smith vs Francois Bastient 19-04-2014|date=2014-04-19|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pnvXEaKVD4|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref>
On 17 May, Smith defeated Tobias Webb via 2nd-round knockout to retain the WBC International title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/boxing/two-brothers-two-punches-one-7137684|title=Two brothers, two punches, one result: another Smith KO|last=Prentice|first=David|date=2014-05-19|work=liverpoolecho|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref> Smith then defeated 32 year old southpaw Vladine Biosse via unanimous decision on 12 July. Smith was ahead on all 3 judges scorecards by a long way. Smith next fought undefeated Mexican Abraham Hernandez (5–0, 3 KOs) on 16 August. This was Smiths first pro fight in the US where he won by first-round KO. On 4 October 2014 Smith knocked out Uruguayan veteran Rafael Sosa Pintos in round three. Pintos was down three times in the third round. On 22 November Smith fought in his first ever 12 round boxing match. This was also a WBC super-middleweight title eliminator, against 36 year old Serbian Nikola Sjekloca (28–2, 8 KOs).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ringtv.com/362071-callum-smith-to-take-massive-step-up-in-class-vs-nikola-sjekloca/|title=Callum Smith to take 'massive step up in class' vs. Nikola Sjekloca - The Ring|date=2014-10-30|work=The Ring|access-date=2017-07-06|language=en-US}}</ref> The bout went full 12 rounds, with all the judges scoring it (118–111, 118–110 and 120–108) all in favour of Smith.<ref>{{Citation|last=Nifetoge Aco|title=Callum Smith vs Nikola Sjekloca full fight 22-11-2014|date=2015-07-30|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6ML4ZMDMoU|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/boxing/result/result-smith-extends-unbeaten-run_189626.html|title=Result: Callum Smith extends unbeaten run with Nikola Sjekloca points victory|work=Sports Mole|access-date=2017-07-06|language=en-GB}}</ref>
Six months after his unanimous decision (UD) win over Sjekloca, Smith returned to action at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham on 9 May 2015 against Latvian Olegs Fedotovs. Smith won via first-round TKO. On 26 June Smith returned to Echo Arena for the fifth time of his pro career to take on French boxer Christopher Rebrasse (23–3–3, 6 KOs) for the vacant WBC Silver super-middleweight title. The fight went full twelve rounds with the judges scoring it (120–107, 118–110 twice) all in favour of Smith.<ref>{{Citation|last=Chile vs Argentina|title=Callum Smith vs Christopher Rebrasse ( 06/ 2015)|date=2015-07-19|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viw0uCQU2QE|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref> On 7 November, Smith took on the unbeaten Brit Rocky Fielding (21–0, 12 KOs) at the Echo Arena. Fielding was down three times prior to the stoppage in the first round 5 seconds from the bell. Smith won the vacant British super-middleweight title.<ref>{{Citation|last=Boxing Purists|title=Callum Smith vs Rocky Fielding FULL FIGHT|date=2015-11-07|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6XVK-M6bTE|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2587027-rocky-fielding-vs-callum-smith-live-round-by-round-results-and-highlights|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151109025613/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2587027-rocky-fielding-vs-callum-smith-live-round-by-round-results-and-highlights|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 November 2015|title=Rocky Fielding vs. Callum Smith: Live Round-by-Round Results and Highlights|last=Lancaster|first=Rob|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=2017-07-06|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/nov/07/callum-smith-rocky-fielding-british-super-middleweight|title=Callum Smith beats Rocky Fielding to win British super-middleweight title|last=Arena|first=Kevin Mitchell at the Echo|date=2015-11-07|work=The Guardian|access-date=2017-07-06|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref>
On 2 April 2016 Smith fought French boxer Hadillah Mohoumadi (20–3–1, 15 KOs) at the Echo Arena. This was a WBC super-middleweight title final eliminator and also for the European super-middleweight title. Smith won via first-round TKO.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2629876-callum-smith-vs-hadillah-mohoumadi-lessons-learned-from-liverpool-fight|title=Callum Smith vs. Hadillah Mohoumadi: Lessons Learned from Liverpool Fight|last=Lancaster|first=Rob|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=2017-07-06|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/boxing-results-callum-smith-destroys-hadillah-mohoumadi-to-win-european-title/|title=Boxing results: Callum Smith destroys Hadillah Mohoumadi to win European title - Boxing News|date=2016-04-02|work=Boxing News|access-date=2017-07-06|language=en-US}}</ref>
On 16 May Smith was added to the undercard of Tony Bellew's world title shot at Goodison Park on 29 May alongside heavyweight David Price and lightweight Sean Dodd. Smith joined his older brothers Paul and Stephen on the same card.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10284339/callum-smith-added-to-tony-bellew-vs-ilunga-makabu-bill-at-goodison-park|title=Smith added to Goodison Park bill|date=May 16, 2016|website=Sky Sports|access-date=May 16, 2016}}</ref> Smith defeated Cesar Reynoso, via TKO in the sixth round. Smith knocked Reynoso down three times in the contest, dropping him with left hands in round one, four and five. The first knockdown of the fight came from a short left hook to the head of Reynoso in round one. Smith dropped Reynoso with lefts to the body in round four and five.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10298808/callum-smith-and-paul-smith-win-on-goodison-park-undercard|title=Smith wins alongside brothers|date=May 29, 2016|website=Sky Sports|access-date=May 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2016/05/callum-smith-stops-cesar-hernan-reynoso/|title=Callum Smith TKOs Cesar Hernan Reynoso - Boxing News|date=2016-05-29|language=en-US|access-date=2016-07-25}}</ref>
Smith next fought on the undercard of world middleweight championship fight Gennady Golovkin vs. Kell Brook at the O2 Arena on 10 September 2016. His opponent was announced to be 21-year-old Hungarian boxer Norbert Nemesapati.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnews24.com/2016/08/callum-smith-vs-norbert-nemesapati/|title=Callum Smith vs. Norbert Nemesapati on Golovkin-Brook card - Boxing News|date=2016-08-31|newspaper=Boxing News 24|language=en-US|access-date=2016-11-08}}</ref> Smith retained his WBC Silver title retiring Nemesapati after six rounds in their scheduled twelve-round fight. The fight stopped after Smith connected with a hard left to the body. Following the post fight interview, it was noted that Smith was the mandatory for the WBC world title, but would wait until Badou Jack and James DeGale face off in a unification fight in early 2017 before fighting the winner.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/golovkin-vs-brook/news/34037/10573728/1|title=Callum Smith stops Norbert Nemesapati in sixth round|date=September 11, 2016|website=Sky Sports|access-date=November 8, 2016}}</ref>
Waiting for a world title shot, Smith announced he would fight again before the close of the year. The fight would take place on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Éric Molina on 10 December at the Manchester Arena. It was said that Smith would defend his Lonsdale title against mandatory challenger Luke Blackledge (21–2–2, 7 KOs).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/callum-smith-luke-blackledge-british-title-clash-play-dec-10--110518?|title=Callum Smith-Luke Blackledge British Title Clash In Play, Dec. 10 - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=7 November 2016 |access-date=2016-11-08}}</ref> Smith successfully defended his British super-middleweight title after stopping Blackledge in the tenth round. Smith knocked Blackledge down in rounds three and eight with big power shots however, Blackledge was completely out in the tenth round with a left hook to the head which dropped him. The medical staff were brought into the ring to check on Blackledge and gave him an oxygen mask, but he was able to get up and leave the ring on his own two feet.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/callum-smith-with-brutal-knockout-luke-blackledge-results--111619|title=Callum Smith With Brutal Knockout of Luke Blackledge - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=10 December 2016 |access-date=2016-12-11}}</ref>
====World Boxing Super Series==== {{Main|2017–18 World Boxing Super Series – super middleweight division}} On 16 January 2017 the WBC ordered negotiations to begin for a fight between Smith and WBC champion Badou Jack (20–1–3, 12 KOs). This ruled out a potential unification rematch James DeGale was pursuing, although Jack also stated he planned on moving up to light-heavyweight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10731778/wbc-order-badou-jack-and-callum-smith-netotiations|title=WBC order Badou Jack and Callum Smith negotiations|date=January 16, 2017|website=Sky Sports|access-date=January 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/38645832|title=Badou Jack v Callum Smith: WBC order super-middleweight title contest|date=January 16, 2017|website=BBC Boxing|access-date=January 17, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/badou-jack-vs-callum-smith-purse-bid-set-february-17--112719|title=Badou Jack vs. Callum Smith Purse Bid Set For February 17|date=January 16, 2017|website=Boxing Scene|access-date=January 17, 2017}}</ref> On 18 January, Jack officially vacated his WBC belt in order to move up to the light-heavyweight division. This meant that former champion Anthony Dirrell would next be in line for a world title fight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/badou-jack-vacates-wbc-title-officially-moves-up-175-pounds--112780|title=Badou Jack Vacates WBC Title, Officially Moves Up To 175-Pounds - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=18 January 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-01-18}}</ref> At the purse bid on 5 March, Ten Goose Boxing, on behalf of Al Haymon won with a bid of $1.6 million to control promotional rights of the fight. It was reported that Matchroom Sport, who promote Smith put in a bid of $1.2 million.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingtalk.com/pag/article.php?aid=31741|title=BOXINGTALK : TGB WINS DIRRELL-SMITH PURSE BID|website=www.boxingtalk.com|access-date=2017-03-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170307045828/http://www.boxingtalk.com/pag/article.php?aid=31741|archive-date=7 March 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/anthony-dirrell-callum-smith-tgb-wins-purse-bid-16-million--114271|title=Anthony Dirrell-Callum Smith: TGB Wins Purse Bid - $1.6 Million - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=5 March 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-03-06}}</ref> Trainer Joe Gallagher confirmed the fight would take place on 9 September 2017 in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/39983276|title=Callum Smith to fight Anthony Dirrell for vacant WBC title|date=2017-05-19|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2017-05-19|language=en-GB}}</ref> On 30 June, it was reported that the Dirrell camp were trying to move the location of the fight to Flint, Michigan, Dirrell's hometown. Eddie Hearn stated there was nothing in the contracts about allowing the date or venue to change, and they would stand firm on the fight taking place in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/anthony-dirrell-trying-get-callum-smith-fight-moved-flint--118032|title=Anthony Dirrell Trying To Get Callum Smith Fight Moved To Flint - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=29 June 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref> Hearn had hoped that Dirrell would join the World Boxing Super Series, so the fight could take place in the quarter-finals, but Dirrell had already refused to enter, meaning Smith would not enter either.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-dirrell-refused-enter-wbss-smith-t-go-either--118177|title=Hearn: Dirrell Refused To Enter WBSS, So Smith Can't Go Either - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|language=en-us|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref>
On 6 July 2017, it was confirmed that Smith had joined the inaugural World Boxing Super Series,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/callum-smith-groves-super-series-10746575|title=Callum Smith announced as latest entrant to World Boxing Super Series|last=Rathborn|first=Jack|date=2017-07-06|work=mirror|access-date=2017-07-07}}</ref> where the winner would receive a prize money and the Muhammad Ali Trophy. Due to being WBC's number 1 ranked contender at super-middleweight, the WBC had said Smith would fight for their Diamond belt in the quarter-finals. Others in the tournament included WBA champion George Groves, Jürgen Brähmer and undefeated contenders Erik Skoglund and Jamie Cox.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/callum-smith-joins-world-boxing-super-series--118230|title=Callum Smith Joins World Boxing Super Series - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=6 July 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-07-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10938718/callum-smith-enters-world-boxing-super-series|title=Callum Smith enters World Boxing Super Series|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-07-06|language=en}}</ref>
=====Smith vs. Skoglund===== {{Main|Callum Smith vs. Erik Skoglund}} At the draft Gala, which took place at the famous Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, Smith, who was second-seeded, chose to fight Swedish contender Erik Skoglund (26–0, 12 KOs). Smith explained why he chose Skoglund, saying he felt Skoglund was 'stylistically the best fight' for him.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/wbss-smith-v-skoglund-set-for-sept-16-in-liverpool-for-wbc-belt/|title=Smith to fight Skoglund for WBC Diamond belt as WBSS draw is set|last=WBSS|website=WBN - World Boxing News|access-date=2017-07-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/boxing/callum-smith-meet-erik-skoglund-13306576|title=Smith to meet Skoglund in inaugural World Boxing Super Series|last=Gorst|first=Paul|date=2017-07-09|work=liverpoolecho|access-date=2017-07-09}}</ref> On 19 July, Smith confirmed the fight would take place at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on 16 September 2017. It would also be the first fight of the series. Smith also admitted, on paper, Skoglund is the best boxer he would fight. Skoglund, who had previously fought in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Germany, said he had no issues with traveling to England, as he was looking to prove himself. Smith dropped Skoglund in the eleventh round en route to win the fight via UD in a hard-fought exciting contest. Smith and Skoglund both showed immense respect for each other throughout the buildup and after the fight. The three judges scored the fight 116–112, 117–110 and 117–111 in favour of Smith, who advanced to the next round tournament and claimed the vacant WBC Diamond belt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/callum-smith-drops-decisions-erik-skoglund-wbss-results--120550|title=Callum Smith Drops, Decisions Erik Skoglund in WBSS Bout - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=16 September 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.itv.com/news/2017-09-17/callum-smith-claims-hard-fought-victory-over-skoglund-to-progress-to-the-world-boxing-super-series-semi-finals/|title=Callum Smith claims hard-fought victory over Skoglund to progress to the World Boxing Super Series semi-finals|work=ITV News|access-date=2017-09-20|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11039785/callum-smith-wins-by-unanimous-decision-over-erik-skoglund-in-world-boxing-super-series|title=Callum Smith wins by unanimous decision over Erik Skoglund in World Boxing Super Series|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-09-20|language=en}}</ref>
=====Smith vs. Holzken===== {{Main|Callum Smith vs. Nieky Holzken}} On 27 October 2017, 39 year old former world champion Jürgen Brähmer (49–3, 35 KOs) defeated American boxer Rob Brant to advance to the semi-finals against Smith, with the fight scheduled to take place in early 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/21188068/juergen-braehmer-beats-rob-brant-world-boxing-super-series-quarterfinal-bout|title=Braehmer beats Brant in WBSS quarterfinal|work=ESPN|access-date=2017-11-21}}</ref> A couple days later, Smith spoke out stating he would like the fight to take place in his home city of Liverpool, however would be open to fighting anywhere else.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/callum-smith-juergen-braehmer-liverpool/|title=Callum Smith wants Juergen Braehmer semi-final in Liverpool|last=WBSS|work=WBN - World Boxing News|access-date=2017-11-21|language=en-gb}}</ref> On 15 November, promoter Kalle Sauerland stated the fight could take place in Liverpool at the Echo Arena or Germany.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/exclusive-kalle-sauerland-reveals-venue-options-for-groves-v-eubank-smith-v-braehmer-semi-finals/|title=Exclusive: Kalle Sauerland reveals venue options for Groves v Eubank Jr. / Smith v Braehmer semi-finals|last=Jay|first=Phil D|work=WBN - World Boxing News|access-date=2017-11-21|language=en-gb}}</ref> Smith's trainer Joe Gallagher believed a fight in Germany would be unfair on Smith, due to Germany being known for its contentious decisions and home fighters receiving questionable wins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Boxing/More+British+Boxers/Callum+Smith|title=NewsNow: Callum Smith news {{!}} Breaking News & Search 24/7|website=www.newsnow.co.uk|access-date=2017-11-21}}</ref> He later went on to state the fight should take place on neutral ground, mentioning Monte Carlo, Dublin and Amsterdam as potential locations.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11130415/callum-smith-deserves-neutral-venue-for-world-boxing-super-series-semi-says-trainer-joe-gallagher|title=Callum Smith deserves neutral venue for World Boxing Super Series semi, says trainer Joe Gallagher|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2017-11-21|language=en}}</ref> On 11 January 2018, the fight was finally announced to take place at the Arena Nürnberger in Nuremberg, Germany on 24 February.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11204499/callum-smiths-world-boxing-super-series-semi-final-against-juergen-braehmer-will-be-staged-in-germany|title=Callum Smith's World Boxing Super Series semi-final against Juergen Braehmer will be staged in Germany|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ringtv.com/525937-callum-smith-juergen-braehmer-wbss-semi-final-set-for-feb-24/|title=Callum Smith-Juergen Braehmer WBSS semi-final set for Feb. 24 - The Ring|date=2018-01-12|work=The Ring|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingnewsandviews.com/2018/01/12/callum-smith-vs-braehmer/|title=Callum Smith vs Braehmer Date and Venue Confirmed {{!}} Boxing News and Views|date=2018-01-12|work=Boxing News and Views|access-date=2018-01-12|language=en-US}}</ref> On 20 February, four days before the fight, German website boxen1.com reported that Brähmer had withdrawn from the tournament after failing to overcome an illness he had been fighting for a week. Comosa stated the event would still go ahead with a replacement to be announced.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/callum-smith-fight-new-opponent-braehmer-withdraws--125462|title=Callum Smith To Fight New Opponent, Braehmer Withdraws|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en-us}}</ref> 34 year old Dutch kickboxer and boxer Nieky Holzken (13–0, 10 KOs), who was scheduled to fight on the undercard against Dmitry Chudinov, became the frontrunner to replace Brähmer.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/callum-smith-vs-nieky-holzken-play-wbss-clash--125464|title=Callum Smith vs. Nieky Holzken in Play For WBSS Clash|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/22509533/callum-smith-set-fight-nieky-holzken-juergen-braehmer-withdraws|title=Smith to face Holzken as Braehmer drops out|work=ESPN|access-date=2018-02-20}}</ref> In a short statement, Brähmer stated he had a 'feverish infection' and apologised to his fans. Promoter Kalle Sauerland later confirmed that Holzken was the reserve fighter and would replace Brähmer and fight Smith.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/holzken-warns-callum-smith-ready-im-coming-beat-you--125467|title=Holzken Warns Callum Smith: Be Ready, I'm Coming To Beat You!|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en-us}}</ref>
Smith booked himself a place in the final of the tournament after defeating Holzken via unanimous decision. The three judges scored the fight 118–110, 117–111 and 117–111 in favour of Smith. He used his jab from the opening bell and managed to control the distance throughout the fight, also managing to land his right hand successfully on many occasions. Holzken was the faster and frequently more aggressive fighter, however Smith was far more busier in each round. Each round was the same with Smith standing straight up, jabbing constantly and throwing right hands. In the post-fight, Smith stated, "He was tough but I landed a lot jabs and my hand hurts a little bit. He was awkward, novicey but I'm not engaging in a shoot-out. I'm the better boxer."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/callum-smith-outboxes-nieky-holzken-results--125606|title=Callum Smith Outboxes Nieky Holzken, George Groves is Next|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-25|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11266680/callum-smith-sets-up-george-groves-final-in-world-boxing-super-series|title=Callum Smith sets up George Groves final in World Boxing Super Series|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2018-02-25|language=en}}</ref> George Groves faced off with Smith immediately after the interviews took place.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.itv.com/news/update/2018-02-25/smith-beats-holzken-to-set-up-groves-bout/|title=Smith beats Holzken to set up Groves bout|work=ITV News|access-date=2018-02-25|language=en}}</ref>
=====Smith vs. Groves===== {{Main|George Groves vs. Callum Smith}} On 13 February, it was announced that the final of the super-middleweight tournament would take place at the O2 Arena in London on 2 June 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/world-boxing-super-series-168-final-june-2-londons-o2-arena--125216|title=World Boxing Super Series 168 Final, June 2 at London's O2 Arena|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-25|language=en-us}}</ref> The final was made up after George Groves (28–3, 20 KOs) defeated Chris Eubank Jr. on 17 February and Smith defeating Holzken on 24 February.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/george-groves-decisions-bloody-chris-eubank-jr-results--125375|title=George Groves Decisions a Bloody Chris Eubank Jr.|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-02-25|language=en-us}}</ref> On 26 February, Groves tweeted that he would be going into surgery. He wrote, "We will be applying to the @WBSuperSeries for a one-month extension and are hopeful of securing this." He hoped to return to the ring by July.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11268438/george-groves-targets-july-return-against-callum-smith-after-shoulder-surgery|title=George Groves targets July return against Callum Smith after shoulder surgery|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2018-02-26|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/22584133/george-groves-surgery-injured-shoulder-asks-postpone-wbss-final|title=Groves to have surgery, wants WBSS extension|work=ESPN|access-date=2018-02-26}}</ref> On 9 May, Kalle Sauerland explained that Groves could potentially be replaced by Eubank Jr. in the final of the tournament against Smith, however there would be confirmation on the final in the next 10 days. Sauerland stated, "We're working at the moment on all the solutions and scenarios, where George [Groves] is fit and where he isn't. We’re hopeful [Groves will be fit], so we'll see. You can’t start the tournament and then have the final lingering into the next tournament. I'm sorry, that’s not going to happen. We can push a month, but we can’t push it back by three or four months. We have a substitute system. We said that from day one, and that's the situation. We want Groves in the final, but if that's not possible and he doesn't declare himself fit in the next 10 days, we have to find a solution."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/callum-smith-vs-chris-eubank-play-if-no-groves-wbss-final--127989|title=Callum Smith vs. Chris Eubank in Play if No Groves For WBSS Final|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-05-09|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11365393/wbss-george-groves-given-deadline-to-prove-he-is-fit-to-face-callum-smith-in-final|title=WBSS: George Groves given deadline to prove he is fit to face Callum Smith in final|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2018-05-09|language=en}}</ref> On 28 May, it was said that Groves would be declared fit with the fight to take place on 14 July.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/groves-set-declared-fit-wbss-final-with-callum-smith--128571|title=Groves Set To Be Declared Fit For WBSS Final With Callum Smith|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-05-29|language=en-us}}</ref> By 6 July, there was still no date set, however according to Kalle Sauerland, the bout was expected to take place in September and likely not in the UK, with some rumours hinting there was a strong interest from Las Vegas and the Middle East. Smith's trainer Joe Gallagher confirmed contracts had been signed.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/exclusive-callum-smith-on-fighting-george-groves-overseas/|title=EXCLUSIVE Callum Smith on fighting George Groves overseas - Boxing News|date=2018-07-05|work=Boxing News|access-date=2018-07-06|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/44732434|title=World Boxing Super Series: George Groves v Callum Smith 'unlikely to be in UK'|date=2018-07-05|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2018-07-06|language=en-GB}}</ref> On 27 July, Sauerland announced the fight would take place at a 10,000 capacity arena at the King Abdullah Sports City Complex in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 28 September 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/groves-vs-smith-saudi-arena-favorite-to-stage-wbss-final/|title=George Groves v Callum Smith: Impressive Saudi arena favorite to stage WBSS Final in September|last=Smith|first=Groves v|work=WBN - World Boxing News|access-date=2018-07-27|language=en-gb|archive-date=27 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727145807/http://www.worldboxingnews.net/2018072524882/news/george-groves-v-callum-smith-impressive-saudi-arena-favorite-to-stage-wbss-final-in-septmeber|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/groves-vs-smith-finalized-september-28-jeddah--130342|title=Groves vs. Smith Finalized For September 28 in Jeddah|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-07-27|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11450859/george-groves-and-callum-smith-to-fight-for-muhammad-ali-trophy-in-jeddah-on-september-28|title=George Groves and Callum Smith to fight for Muhammad Ali trophy in Jeddah, on September 28|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2018-07-27|language=en}}</ref> It was revealed the prize money on offer for the final was £6.1 million, with the winner taking a larger percentage.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/george-groves-vs-callum-smith-13325301|title=George Groves vs Callum Smith prize money revealed|last=Domin|first=Martin|date=2018-09-28|work=mirror|access-date=2018-09-28}}</ref>
After a tight match with the fighters level on the judges' scorecards, Smith defeated Groves via seventh-round KO.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/sep/28/callum-smith-knocks-out-george-groves-super-middleweight-crown|title=Callum Smith knocks out George Groves to land super-middleweight crown|work=The Guardian|access-date=2018-10-27|language=en-us}}</ref> The size difference was noticeable as the fight was fought closely throughout the opening six rounds with back and forth action. Early in the fight, Groves established his jab whilst trying to avoid any power shots from Smith, whilst Smith was connecting with his right hand. Smith had more success in round three after a counter-right hand buckled Groves' legs. In round six, Smith backed Groves against the ropes and landed two strong jabs. He later landed a clean left hook which forced Groves to move back. Midway through round seven, Groves landed two body shots, however leaving himself open, Smith landed a left hook, which again shook Groves and forced him to retreat backwards. Groves was hurt at this point and Smith went after Groves against the ropes and landed numerous shots, including a hard body shot and an uppercut, ultimately sending Groves to the canvas. Groves managed to get to one knee, before referee Luis Pabon finished the ten-count, giving Smith the win. After the fight, Smith said, "It's been a long time coming, and there's times when you think, 'I've waited this long for chance. If I don't take it, when will another one come?'... I've said for a long time I'm a big believer in me own abilities. I know how good I am and I knew I'm good enough to become a world champion and become the best on the planet, and I believe I've done that." Groves made no excuses, claiming the shoulder was never an issue in the fight. He also ruled out retirement. Muhammad Ali's daughter presented Smith with the trophy. Smith claimed the WBA super-middleweight title along with the vacant ''Ring'' magazine title. Smith became the third super-middleweight after Joe Calzaghe and Andre Ward to win ''The Ring'' title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/callum-smith-knocks-george-groves-out-seven-results--132266|title=Callum Smith Knocks George Groves Out in Seven, Wins WBSS|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-11-08|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11511546/groves-vs-smith-callum-smith-stops-george-groves-to-win-wba-super-middleweight-world-title|title=Groves vs Smith: Callum Smith stops George Groves to win WBA super-middleweight world title|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2018-11-08|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/45683595|title=World Boxing Super Series final: Callum Smith knocks out George Groves|date=2018-09-28|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2018-11-08|language=en-GB}}</ref> There were four official judges' scorecards. One judge had it even after six rounds at 57–57, two judges had Groves ahead 59–55 and 58–56 and one judge had Smith ahead 59–55.<ref>{{Cite web|title="The 91 Second Massacre"'s tweet - "Groves vs Smith scorecards at the time of the stoppage. #GrovesSmith @KOKINGS4 @TheFightGuru @Tonypem @ArronChester @AssassinSte "|url=https://twitter.com/tyson91seconds/status/1045779304485965824|access-date=2018-11-08|website=www.trendsmap.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/24824204/callum-smith-beats-george-groves-via-seventh-round-knockout-win-wba-world-title|title=Smith KOs Groves to win WBA world title|work=ESPN|access-date=2018-11-08|language=en}}</ref>
==== Smith vs. N'Dam N'Jikam ==== On 1 June 2019, on the Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr. undercard, Smith fought Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam, ranked No. 13 by the WBA at super middleweight.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Smith vs N'Dam - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets|url=https://box.live/fights/smith-vs-ndam/|access-date=2021-04-09|website=Box.Live|language=en-US}}</ref> Smith dominated N'Dam from the start, dropping him once in the first round, once in the second round and a final third time in the third round. N'Dam gave it his all and even managed to beat the third count, but he didn't seem fit to continue and the referee waved off the fight.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Christ|first=Scott|date=2019-06-01|title=Callum Smith blows out Hassan N'Dam in three rounds|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/6/1/18649022/joshua-vs-ruiz-results-callum-smith-knockout-hassan-ndam-tko-dazn-boxing-sky-box-office-canelo-next|access-date=2021-04-09|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref>
==== Smith vs. Ryder ==== On 23 November 2019, Smith defended his WBA and ''The Ring'' super-middleweight titles for the second time against domestic rival John Ryder, who was ranked No. 1 by the WBA and No. 4 by the WBC.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Smith vs Ryder - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets|url=https://box.live/fights/smith-vs-ryder/|access-date=2021-04-09|website=Box.Live|language=en-US}}</ref> Smith emerged victorious via unanimous decision, with one judge scoring the bout 117–111 while the other two scored it 116–112. The result was viewed as controversial by spectators, with many believing Ryder had won.<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 November 2019|title=Callum Smith defeats John Ryder to retain world title|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/callum-smith-vs-john-ryder-fight-result-scorecards-super-middleweight-a9215561.html|url-status=live|access-date=18 January 2022|website=The Independent|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118112936/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/callum-smith-vs-john-ryder-fight-result-scorecards-super-middleweight-a9215561.html |archive-date=18 January 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Christ|first=Scott|date=23 November 2019|title=Callum Smith wins questionable decision over John Ryder to retain belt|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/11/23/20979552/smith-vs-ryder-results-callum-wins-questionable-decision-scores-robbery-dazn-boxing-news|url-status=live|access-date=18 January 2022|website=Bad Left Hook|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128195923/https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/11/23/20979552/smith-vs-ryder-results-callum-wins-questionable-decision-scores-robbery-dazn-boxing-news |archive-date=28 November 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=27 November 2019|title=Legend labels Smith vs Ryder 'worst ever British world title fight decision'|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/smith-ryder-worst-ever-british-decision/|url-status=live|access-date=18 January 2022|website=World Boxing News|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219090645/https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2019/11/27/smith-ryder-worst-ever-british-decision/ |archive-date=19 December 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Blackham|first=Daniel|date=24 November 2019|title=Boxing fans rage over Callum Smith vs John Ryder decision - 'biggest robbery I've seen'|url=https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1208500/Boxing-Callum-Smith-John-Ryder|url-status=live|access-date=18 January 2022|website=Daily Express|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191124163541/https://www.express.co.uk/sport/boxing/1208500/Boxing-Callum-Smith-John-Ryder |archive-date=24 November 2019 }}</ref>
==== Smith vs. Álvarez ==== {{Main|Canelo Álvarez vs. Callum Smith}} On 19 December 2020, Smith attempted the third defence of his WBA and ''The Ring'' super middleweight titles against Canelo Álvarez. The vacant WBC super middleweight title was also on the line.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Canelo vs Smith - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets|url=https://box.live/fights/canelo-vs-smith/|access-date=2021-04-09|website=Box.Live|language=en-US}}</ref> Smith was beat down by Álvarez over twelve rounds, suffering a detached left bicep injury, and never seemed to be able to affect Álvarez with his shots. The scorecards were 117–111 and 119–109 twice in favour of Álvarez.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Idec|first=Keith|title=Canelo Beats Down Callum Smith For Wide Decision: Wins WBC, WBA Titles|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/canelo-callum-smith-results-decision-wins-wbc-wba-titles--154207|access-date=2021-04-09|website=BoxingScene.com|date=20 December 2020 |language=en-us}}</ref>
=== Light-heavyweight === ==== Smith vs. Castillo ==== Following his first professional loss against Canelo Álvarez, Smith moved up in weight and made his debut in the light-heavyweight division against former WBA title challenger Lenin Castillo, on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk on 25 September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=2021-08-17|title=Callum Smith to make September 25th light heavyweight debut against Lenin Castillo|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/8/17/22629037/callum-smith-next-fight-september-25-light-heavyweight-debut-lenin-castillo|access-date=2021-09-04|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}</ref> Smith defeated Castillo via a brutal second-round knockout that resulted in the latter being stretchered out of the ring.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joshua vs Usyk: Callum Smith knocks out Lenin Castillo in second round|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12418182/joshua-vs-usyk-callum-smith-knocks-out-lenin-castillo-in-second-round|access-date=2021-10-02|website=Sky Sports|language=en}}</ref>
==== Smith vs. Bauderlique ==== On 20 August 2022, Smith fought Bauderlique in a WBC world title eliminator on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua II. Smith finished the fight with a left hook at 1:53 of the fourth round in Jeddah. With this victory, Smith earned his shot at unified light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev, who holds the IBF and WBO titles as well as the WBC belt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/12677979/usyk-vs-aj-callum-smith-blasts-through-mathieu-bauderlique-to-win-world-title-eliminator#:~:text=Liverpool's%20Callum%20Smith%20took%20out,Usyk%20vs%20Anthony%20Joshua%20bill.|title=Callum Smith blasts through Mathieu Bauderlique to win world title eliminator|website=www.skysports.com|last=Dennen|first=John|date= 21 August 2022}}</ref>
==== Smith vs. Beterbiev ==== On 15 March 2023, Artur Beterbiev (19–0, 19 KOs) was ordered by the WBC to make a mandatory title defense against Smith.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Donovan |first1=Jake |date=15 March 2023 |title=Artur Beterbiev-Callum Smith Mandatory Title Defense Ordered By WBC |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/artur-beterbiev-callum-smith-mandatory-title-defense-ordered-by-wbc--173122 |access-date=15 March 2023 |website=boxingscene.com}}</ref> As the pair failed to come to terms, a purse bid was called, which was won by Top Rank with a $2,115,000 bid. As the champion, Beterbiev was guaranteed a 70/30% split in his favor, which would earned him a guaranteed $1,330,000, with 10% of the initial sum being set aside for the winner. Smith would walk away with a $571,000 purse. Matchroom Boxing also made a bid, which was $15,000 less than Top Rank's winning bid. Hearn was devastated about losing the bid by such a small margin. He said "I am gutted. Everyone has said they must have known what our bid was to only beat it by that much but in reality when there have been offers made throughout a period of negotiation you know roughly what the other side’s bid will be". The bout was expected to take place in Montreal.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stumberg |first1=Patrick L. |date=2 May 2023 |title=Top Rank outbids Matchroom for Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/5/2/23708720/top-rank-outbids-matchroom-artur-beterbiev-vs-callum-smith-boxing-news-2023 |access-date=2 May 2023 |website=badlefthook.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hearn Gutted To Lose Beterbiev-Smith Purse Bid, Feels Smith Has 'Great Chance' To Win |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-gutted-lose-beterbiev-smith-purse-bid-feels-smith-great-chance-win--174339 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>
The bout was expected to take place on 19 August at the Videotron Centre in Québec City, Canada. It was to be broadcast in the US on ESPN and Sky Sports in the UK. Beterbiev had not fought in Québec City since 2015.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |date=25 May 2023 |title=Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith official for August 19 in Quebec City |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2023/5/25/23736168/artur-beterbiev-vs-callum-smith-official-august-19-quebec-city-espn-boxing-news-2023 |access-date=25 May 2023 |website=badlefthook.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith Set For August 19 at Videotron Centre in Québec City |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/artur-beterbiev-vs-callum-smith-august-19-videotron-centre-qubec-city--174877 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> The fight was postponed on 30 July, as Beterbiev was forced to undergo jaw surgery due to a bone infection.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Boxingscene Staff |date=30 July 2023 |title=Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith Postponed: Beterbiev Suffers Bone Infection |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/artur-beterbiev-vs-callum-smith-postponed-beterbiev-suffers-bone-infection--176560 |access-date=1 August 2023 |website=boxingscene.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-30 |title=Beterbiev's title defense against Smith postponed |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/38102261/sources-artur-beterbiev-title-defense-vs-callum-smith-ppd |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> The event was rescheduled to take place on 13 January 2024, at the same venue.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Random Hits |date=8 August 2023 |title=Beterbiev-Smith Championship Clash Rescheduled For Jan. 13 In Quebec City |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/beterbiev-smith-championship-clash-rescheduled-jan-13-quebec-city--176776 |access-date=9 August 2023 |website=boxingscene.com}}</ref>
Controversy followed in December 2023, when VADA results from urine and blood tests taken from Beterbiev showed "elevated levels of HGH and testosterone". The findings were atypical and not adverse, which meant the fight would still take place. Hearn did not accuse Beterbiev, but wanted more information as to these raised levels, as further testing, also done by VADA showed Beterbiev had normal levels.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hearn Wants More Info About Atypical Findings In Beterbiev's VADA Tests; Fight With Smith Will Go On |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/hearn-wants-more-info-about-atypical-findings-beterbievs-vada-tests-fight-with-smith-go-on--180651 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> His trainer Marc Ramsey called Hearn a hypocrite. He went on to say that there was no positive test, or the fight would be cancelled. Beterbiev was tested three times after the atypical findings, with all tests coming through negative.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Team Beterbiev on Drug Testing Concerns Ahead of Smith Fight: 'What's Rich Is This is Coming From Eddie Hearn' |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/team-beterbiev-on-drug-testing-concerns-ahead-smith-fight-whats-rich-this-coming-from-eddie-hearn--180665 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> The WBC explained their stance on the findings,<ref>{{Cite web |title=WBC Explains Their Position on 'Atypical Findings' in Artur Beterbiev's VADA Tests |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/wbc-explains-their-position-on-atypical-findings-artur-beterbiev-vada-tests--180666 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><blockquote>''In response to the atypical findings, VADA immediately ordered additional anti-doping tests on Champion Beterbiev. To that end, VADA caused samples to be collected from Champion Beterbiev on December 15, 2023 (urine), December 21, 2023 (blood and urine), and then again on January 3, 2024 (blood). All of those samples yielded absolutely negative results. Matchroom, Top Rank, the Quebec Commission, all sanctioning bodies involved (WBC, IBF, and WBO), and the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) received notifications of all the results of anti-doping test Champion Beterbiev has taken, and therefore of all follow up procedures.''</blockquote>Beterbiev was a 4–1 favorite to win. He weighed in at the 175 pound limit and Smith weighed 174.6 pounds.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 January 2024 |title=Callum Smith weighs in slightly lighter than Artur Beterbiev before both fighters share intense face-off at weigh-in |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/13046978/callum-smith-weighs-in-slightly-lighter-than-artur-beterbiev-before-both-fighters-share-intense-face-off-at-weigh-in |access-date=6 March 2025 |website=Sky Sports}}</ref>
In front of 10,031 fans in attendance, Beterbiev won the fight by a seventh-round technical knockout. He was ahead 58–56, 58–56, and 59–55 on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage. Beterbiev dominated throughout the fight. In round 5, Smith was hit with hard jabs. In the sixth, Beterbiev continued to land on Smith, which caused swelling around both eyes. The end came in round 7, after Beterbiev dropped Smith following several punches. This was the first time Smith had been dropped as a professional. He got up at the 8-count and continued, only to be hit with more shots to the chin, dropping him a second time. Buddy McGirt then stepped up on the apron to halt the contest.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Christ |first1=Scott |date=14 January 2024 |title=Artur Beterbiev crushes Callum Smith in seven: Full fight highlights and results |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2024/1/14/24037653/artur-beterbiev-crushes-callum-smith-knockout-full-fight-highlights-results-boxing-news-2024 |access-date=14 January 2024 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Songalia |first1=Ryan |date=14 January 2024 |title=Artur Beterbiev dominates Callum Smith, retains light heavyweight belts by 7th round TKO |url=https://www.ringtv.com/663277-artur-beterbiev-dominates-callum-smith-retains-light-heavyweight-belts-by-7th-round-tko/ |access-date=14 January 2024 |website=The Ring}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-14 |title=Artur Beterbiev v Callum Smith: World champion dominates Briton in seventh-round stoppage |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/67963183#:~:text=Briton%20Callum%20Smith's%20bid%20to,and%20WBO%20light-heavyweight%20titles. |access-date=2025-03-06 |work=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}</ref> Compubox showed Beterbiev was more busy and accurate, landing 182 of 471 punches thrown (38.6%), whilst Smith landed 59 of his 366 thrown (16.1%). Beterbiev landed 95 jabs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith - CompuBox Punch Stats |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/artur-beterbiev-vs-callum-smith-compubox-punch-stats--180706 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rafael |first=Dan |date=2024-01-14 |title=Beterbiev demolishes Smith, pounds way into likely Bivol showdown |url=https://danrafael.substack.com/p/beterbiev-demolishes-smith-pounds |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=Fight Freaks Unite}}</ref> According to Nielsen Media Research, the fight averaged 691,000 viewers and peaked at 793,000 viewers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beterbiev-Smith Watched On ESPN By Average Audience of 691,000; Peaked At 793,000 Viewers |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/beterbiev-smith-watched-on-espn-by-average-audience-691000-peaked-793000-viewers--180776 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>
After the fight, Smith said, "No excuses. The better man won tonight. My performance wasn’t the best, but he’s a good champion. He turns up. He’s done what he’s meant to do." Smith also said he didn't feel Beterbiev's power until he was stopped.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Callum Smith: Up Until The Shot, The Knockdown, I Didn't Feel Any Power [From Beterbiev] |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/callum-smith-up-shot-knockdown-i-didnt-feel-any-power-from-beterbiev--180713 |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>
==== Smith vs. Galvan ==== Smith made a winning return to the ring following his loss to Beterbiev, stopping Carlos Galvan in the fifth round at Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on 30 November 2024.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/returning-callum-smith-eases-fifth-round-tko-carlos-galvan--200443|title=Returning Callum Smith eases to fifth-round TKO of Carlos Galvan|publisher=Boxing Scene|access-date=30 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingnews24.com/2024/11/boxing-results-callum-smith-destroys-galvan/|title=Boxing Results: Callum Smith Destroys Galvan!|date=30 November 2024 |publisher=Boxing News 24|access-date=30 November 2024}}</ref>
==== Smith vs. Buatsi ==== Smith inflicted the first professional defeat on fellow Briton Joshua Buatsi at The Venue Riyadh Season in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 22 February 2025, winning by unanimous decision and claiming the WBO interim light-heavyweight title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/callum-smith-outlasts-joshua-buatsi-to-kick-off-the-last-crescendo--205453|title=Callum Smith outlasts Joshua Buatsi to kick off The Last Crescendo|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=24 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/43966501/callum-smith-joshua-buatsi-boxing-riyadh-saudi-arabia|title=Callum Smith beats Joshua Buatsi by unanimous decision|date=22 February 2025 |publisher=ESPN|accessdate=24 February 2025}}</ref>
In June 2025, Eddie Hearn revealed he had received an offer from PBC for David Benavidez (30–0, 24 KOs) to defend his WBC light heavyweight title against Smith. The aim was for the fight to take place in October, most likely in Las Vegas. Sampson Lewkowicz, promoter of Benavidez, said the fight could end up taking place in Liverpool, England, with another possibility being Dallas, Texas. Lewkowicz also mentioned Anthony Yarde as a potential opponent in the UK.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-16 |title=Eddie Hearn Provides Update On Benavidez Vs Smith Negotiations |url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/eddie-hearn-provides-update-on-benavidez-vs-smith-negotiations/ |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=boxingnewsonline.net |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-18 |title=David Benavidez-Callum Smith In Play For October; Eddie Hearn Considering PBC Offer |url=https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/david-benavidez-callum-smith-in-play-for-october-eddie-hearn-considering-pbc-offer |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=RingMagazine.com |language=en}}</ref> In July, Turki Alalshikh posted on X, announcing Benavidez would be defending his world title against Yarde (27–3, 24 KOs) in November 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-07-03 |title=Benavidez set for Riyadh Season debut vs. Yarde in November |url=https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/david-benavidez-set-to-make-first-wbc-light-heavyweight-world-title-defence-vs-anthony-yarde-in-november |access-date=2025-07-03 |website=RingMagazine.com |language=en}}</ref>
==== Smith vs. Morrell ==== On 21 July, the WBO ordered Smith to defend his interim title against Cuban boxer David Morrell (12–1, 9 KOs), giving them 30 days to negotiate a fight. Morrell was coming off a controversial split decision win over Imam Khataev, a fight where Morrell was knocked down.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stumberg |first=Patrick |date=2025-07-21 |title=WBO orders Callum Smith vs David Morrell Jr for interim title |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2025/7/21/24471538/wbo-orders-callum-smith-vs-david-morrell-jr-interim-title-boxing-news-2025 |access-date=2025-07-24 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}</ref> Hearn planned on putting on the fight in November 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matchroom finalizing Callum Smith-David Morrell, Subriel Matias-Dalton Smith with Turki Alalshikh/PBC |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/matchroom-finalizing-callum-smith-david-morrell-subriel-matias-dalton-smith-with-turki-alalshikhpbc |access-date=2025-11-14 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> An update was provided in October, indicating that Hearn had discussions with Alalshikh about organising the fight on a Saudi card in early 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-03 |title=David Morrell vs. Callum Smith in the works for early 2026 |url=https://ringmagazine.com/en/news/david-morrell-vs-callum-smith-in-the-works-for-early-2026 |access-date=2025-11-14 |website=RingMagazine.com |language=en}}</ref> On 13 November, WBO president Gustavo Olivieri asked both sides to wrap up their terms within 24 hours, or purse bids would be put into motion. Purse bids were set for 25 November.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Callum Smith and David Morrell Jnr warned as deadline nears for ordered bout |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/callum-smith-david-morrell-jnr-warned-as-deadline-nears-for-ordered-bout |access-date=2025-11-14 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Callum Smith-David Morrell purse bid set for November 25 |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/callum-smith-david-morrell-purse-bid-set-for-november-25 |access-date=2025-11-19 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> After some back and forth, terms were finally agreed on 4 December.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Callum Smith and David Morrell reach terms for WBO interim 175lbs title fight |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/callum-smith-david-morrell-reach-terms-for-wbo-interim-title-fight |access-date=2025-12-05 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref> The fight was likely to land on an Anthony Joshua undercard in Riyadh in February 2026; however, in December, Joshua was involved in a car accident in Nigeria. This cancelled any plans for the event to go ahead, as no other fights were announced. Hearn was working closely with Luis DeCubas, Morrell's promoter, to explore alternative dates and venues.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Callum Smith-David Morrell WBO interim clash stuck in a holding pattern |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/callum-smith-david-morrell-wbo-interim-clash-stuck-in-a-holding-pattern |access-date=2026-01-14 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>
On 17 February 2026, it was announced that Smith would defend his interim WBO light heavyweight title against Morrell, headlining at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, on 18 April 2026, exclusively on DAZN.<ref>{{cite news |title=Callum Smith faces David Morrell in Liverpool in April |url=https://www.fightmag.com/callum-smith-faces-david-morrell-in-liverpool-in-april/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=18 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Penn |first=Matt |date=2026-02-17 |title=Callum Smith-David Morrell confirmed for Apr. 18 in Liverpool |url=https://www.ringmagazine.com/news/callum-smith-david-morrell-confirmed-for-apr-18-in-liverpool-6MY7CfCGTOg4Yxf3MUc129 |access-date=2026-02-27 |website=The Ring |language=en-US}}</ref> Two weeks before the event, the fight was called off after Smith suffered an undisclosed injury during his training camp.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-04-06 |title=Callum Smith vs David Morrell fight off after injury suffered in Smith training camp {{!}} Boxing News |url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/news/smith-vs-morrell-fight-off-after-injury/ |access-date=2026-04-07 |website=boxingnewsonline.net |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Coppinger |first=Mike |date=2026-04-06 |title=Callum Smith out of David Morrell fight; Ben Whittaker to headline card |url=https://www.ringmagazine.com/news/callum-smith-out-of-david-morrell-fight-ben-whittaker-to-headline-card-2ItVNs5MO7GLkx1JlvPSw9 |access-date=2026-04-07 |website=The Ring |language=en-US}}</ref> Frank Smith of Matchroom Boxing stated that discussions would be held with WBO to reschedule the fight.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Callum Smith-David Morrell off, Matchroom hoping to reschedule |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/callum-smith-david-morrell-off-matchroom-hoping-to-reschedule |access-date=2026-04-07 |website=www.boxingscene.com |language=en}}</ref>
==Professional boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws= |nc= |ko-wins=22 |ko-losses=1 |dec-wins=9 |dec-losses=1 |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |33 |{{yes2}}Win |31–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Joshua Buatsi |UD |12 |22 Feb 2025 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Venue Riyadh Season, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won WBO interim light-heavyweight title}} |- |32 |{{yes2}}Win |30–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Carlos Galvan |TKO |5 (8), {{small|1:19}} |30 Nov 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, England}} | |- |31 |{{no2}}Loss |29–2 |style="text-align:left;"|Artur Beterbiev |TKO |7 (12), {{small|2:00}} |13 Jan 2024 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Videotron Centre, Quebec City, Canada}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBC, IBF, and WBO light-heavyweight titles}} |- |30 |{{yes2}}Win |29–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Mathieu Bauderlique |KO |4 (12), {{small|1:53}} |20 Aug 2022 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia}} | |- |29 |{{yes2}}Win |28–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Lenin Castillo |KO |2 (10), {{small|0:55}} |25 Sep 2021 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England}} | |- |28 |{{no2}}Loss |27–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Canelo Álvarez |UD |12 |19 Dec 2020 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBA (Super) and ''The Ring'' super-middleweight titles;<br>For vacant WBC super-middleweight title}} |- |27 |{{yes2}}Win |27–0 |style="text-align:left;"|John Ryder |UD |12 |23 Nov 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA (Super) and ''The Ring'' super-middleweight titles}} |- |26 |{{yes2}}Win |26–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam |TKO |3 (12), {{small|2:56}} |1 Jun 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA (Super) and ''The Ring'' super-middleweight titles}} |- |25 |{{yes2}}Win |25–0 |style="text-align:left;"|George Groves |KO |7 (12), {{small|2:04}} |28 Sep 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won WBA (Super) and vacant ''The Ring'' super middleweight titles;<br>World Boxing Super Series: super-middleweight final}} |- |24 |{{yes2}}Win |24–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Nieky Holzken |UD |12 |24 Feb 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Arena Nürnberger Versicherung, Nuremberg, Germany}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|World Boxing Super Series: super-middleweight semi-final}} |- |23 |{{yes2}}Win |23–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Erik Skoglund |UD |12 |16 Sep 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Echo Arena, Liverpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|World Boxing Super Series: super-middleweight quarter-final}} |- |22 |{{yes2}}Win |22–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Luke Blackledge |KO |10 (12), {{small|2:34}} |10 Dec 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained British super-middleweight title}} |- |21 |{{yes2}}Win |21–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Norbert Nemesapati |RTD |6 (12), {{small|3:00}} |10 Sep 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The O2 Arena, London, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Silver super-middleweight title}} |- |20 |{{yes2}}Win |20–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Cesar Hernan Reynoso |TKO |6 (8), {{small|2:02}} |29 May 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Goodison Park, Liverpool, England}} | |- |19 |{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Hadillah Mohoumadi |TKO |1 (12), {{small|2:00}} |2 Apr 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Echo Arena, Liverpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won European super-middleweight title}} |- |18 |{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Rocky Fielding |TKO |1 (12), {{small|2:45}} |7 Nov 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Echo Arena, Liverpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC Silver super middleweight title;<br>Won vacant British super-middleweight title}} |- |17 |{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Christopher Rebrassé |UD |12 |26 Jun 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Echo Arena, Liverpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC Silver super-middleweight title}} |- |16 |{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Olegs Fedotovs |TKO |1 (6), {{small|1:36}} |9 May 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, England}} | |- |15 |{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Nikola Sjekloća |UD |12 |22 Nov 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Echo Arena, Liverpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC International super-middleweight title}} |- |14 |{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Rafael Sosa Pintos |TKO |3 (8), {{small|2:20}} |4 Oct 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} | |- |13 |{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Abraham Hernandez |KO |1 (6), {{small|2:59}} |16 Aug 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|StubHub Center, Carson, California, US}} | |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Vladine Biosse |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |10 |12 Jul 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Echo Arena, Liverpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC International super-middleweight title}} |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Tobias Webb |KO |2 (10), {{small|2:50}} |17 May 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBC International super-middleweight title}} |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|François Bastient |TKO |3 (6), {{small|1:10}} |19 Apr 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Phones 4u Arena, Manchester, England}} | |- |9 |{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ruben Eduardo Acosta |KO |6 (10), {{small|1:20}} |26 Oct 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBC International super-middleweight title}} |- |8 |{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Patrick Mendy |TKO |1 (10), {{small|2:53}} |21 Sep 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant English super-middleweight title}} |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Krill Psonko |TKO |1 (6), {{small|2:30}} |7 Sep 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland}} | |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ryan Moore |TKO |1 (4), {{small|1:25}} |25 May 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The O2 Arena, London, England}} | |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ruslans Pojonisevs |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |1 (6), {{small|3:00}} |20 Apr 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England}} | |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Iain Jackson |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |1 (6), {{small|3:00}} |30 Mar 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Echo Arena, Liverpool, England}} | |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Tommy Tolan |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |1 (4), {{small|2:31}} |9 Feb 2013 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland}} | |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|James Tucker |PTS |4 |8 Dec 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|London Olympia, London, England}} | |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Dan Blackwell |{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}} |4 |17 Nov 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Capital FM Arena, Nottingham, England}} | |}
==Titles in boxing== ===Major world titles=== * WBA (Super) super-middleweight champion (168 lbs)
===''The Ring'' magazine titles=== * ''The Ring'' super-middleweight champion (168 lbs)
===Interim/Silver world titles{{Efn|In 2010, the WBC created the "Silver Championship", intended as a replacement for interim titles.|name=a}}=== * WBC Silver super-middleweight champion (168 lbs) * WBO interim light-heavyweight champion (175 lbs)
===Regional/International titles=== * WBC International super-middleweight champion (168 lbs) * European super-middleweight champion (168 lbs) * English super-middleweight champion (168 lbs) * British super-middleweight champion (168 lbs)
===Honorary titles=== * WBA Man of Triumph Gold champion * WBC Diamond super-middleweight champion
==Notes and references== ===Notes=== {{Notes list}} ===References=== {{Reflist|30em}}
==External links== *{{Boxrec|id=631178}} *[https://www.matchroomboxing.com/boxers/callum-smith/ Callum Smith profile] at Matchroom Boxing
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