Callum Smith wins WBO Interim Light Heavyweight title

Callum Smith, a popular boxer from England, recently won his first world title. He achieved this by defeating fellow countryman George Groves in September 2018. Smith's victory came in Saudi Arabia during a closely contested match for the WBA World Super Middleweight title. In this fight, Smith delivered a powerful check hook in the seventh round, which knocked Groves down. Groves, unable to recover, could not beat the count, and Smith was declared the winner. This victory marked a significant milestone in Smith's career, bringing him to a total of 31 wins. After winning the title, Smith successfully defended it twice. In June 2019, he faced Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam and won by stoppage in the third round. Later that year, he defeated John Ryder in Liverpool with a unanimous decision. Smith's title reign came to an end when he faced the renowned Canelo Alvarez. This bout took place in December 2019, where Alvarez won decisively, resulting in Smith losing his WBA title. Despite this loss, Smith has only been defeated by top fighters like Alvarez and Artur Beterbiev, showcasing his impressive abilities in the ring.