Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn has provided an update on Callum Smith’s fitness and believes the WBC will soon confirm a fight with Artur Beterbiev.
Smith (29-1, 21 KOs) was set to return to the ring on Saturday night at the M&S Bank Arena, but he pulled out of his fight with Pawel Stepien after picking up an injury in training.
But 'Mundo' remains the mandatory challenger for ‘King Arthur’s‘ WBC light heavyweight world title, and promoter Hearn expects the fight to be called by the governing body.