Artur Beterbiev will fight Joe Smith Jr in a highly-anticipated light heavyweight world championship unification showdown.
The Russian - who is boxing's only champion with a 100 per cent KO ratio - defends his WBC and IBF belts at the Hulu Theater New York and comes up against Smith Jr who currently holds the WBO strap.
Beterbiev became the WBC light heavyweight world champion when he knocked out Oleksandr Gvozdyk two years ago.
He then successfully defended both titles with back-to-back knockout victories over Adam Deines and Marcus Browne respectively last year.
Beterbiev can become a three-belt unified light heavyweight champ if he wins.
Here's everything you need to know about Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith Jr.
Date
The fight takes place Saturday, June 18.
Hulu Theater in New York is hosting the event.
Artur Beterbiev will take on Joe Smith Jr on Saturday
How To Watch
Good news, Sky customers!
You can watch the light heavyweight world championship unification showdown from the comfort of your own home live on Sky Sports.
UK Start Time
Sorry folks, it's a bit of a late one if you're in the UK.
The evening's action starts at 11pm.
However the main event is not expected to get underway until roughly 2:30am on Sunday morning.
Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith Jr are bringing the heat
Artur Beterbiev vs Joe Smith Jr Undercard
Here's the full schedule before the big boys go at it.
- Robeisy Ramirez vs Abraham Nova
- Bruce Carrington vs Adrian Leyva
- Jahi Tucker vs D'Andre Smith
- Floyd Diaz vs Daniil Platonovschi
- Troy Isley vs Donte Stubbs
- Kieran Molloy vs Jonathan Ryan Burrs
- Wendy Toussaint vs Asina Byfield
- Jahyae Brown vs Keane McMahon
WATCH: Artur Beterbiev Vs Joe Smith Jr Final Press Conference
Check out the video below...
What Have Artur Beterbiev And Joe Smith Jr Said About Fighting Each Other?
The WBC and IBF champ may be about to head into enemy territory but he insists he is not afraid of fighting on foreign soil.
Beterbiev, 37, said: “This is a very important fight for me.
“With regard to the place, it’s not different for me. I’m more focused on the fight. I’m more focused on my opponent, not on the place.
"I always ask my boxing coach and my conditioning coach about how I’m doing. I ask them if it’s less than I was doing two years ago. They tell me that I’m doing better than two years ago.
“We are both ready for this fight. I think it’s going to be a good fight. We will see. I can’t predict the future. I’m just a boxer.”
While Smith added: “This is a huge opportunity. Beterbiev is a huge name in boxing. Everyone knows who he is at this point.
"He has two world titles, and I want those belts. I believe this fight is going to be great.
"You’ve got two big punchers, and I’m just excited to be in there with him. He’s a great name. I’m fighting at the Garden.
"Home is not too far from here. All my fans are going to be here to support me or, if not, watch at home. I’m just glad to be here defending my WBO title and unifying two other belts.”