Best fights of Callum Smith
Over 12 years as a professional, Callum Smith has compiled a 31-2 (22) record, including 15 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Callum Smith KOs George Groves
On September 28, 2018 Callum Smith fought George Groves for the WBA (Super) super middleweight title. Smith was 28 years old with a record of 24-0, and Groves was 30 with a record of 28-3. Smith was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Groves was on a 7-fight winning streak. Smith stopped George Groves via KO in the 7th round. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
2. Callum Smith loses to Canelo Ălvarez via unanimous decision
On December 19, 2020 Callum Smith defended his WBA (Super) and The Ring super middleweight titles against Canelo Ălvarez. Smith was 30 years old with a record of 27-0, and Ălvarez was 30 with a record of 53-1-2. Smith was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Ălvarez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Ălvarez.
3. Callum Smith defeats Joshua Buatsi
On February 22, 2025 Callum Smith fought Joshua Buatsi for the WBO Interim light heavyweight title. Smith was 34 years old with a record of 30-2, and Buatsi was 31 with a record of 19-0. Smith was coming off a win and Buatsi was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Smith won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
4. Callum Smith KOs Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam
On June 1, 2019 Callum Smith defended his WBA (Super) and The Ring super middleweight titles against Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam. Smith was 29 years old with a record of 25-0, and N'Jikam was 35 with a record of 37-3. Smith was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and N'Jikam was coming off a win. Smith stopped Hassan N'Dam N'Jikam via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
5. Callum Smith KOs Lenin Castillo
On September 25, 2021 Callum Smith faced Lenin Castillo in a light heavyweight bout. Smith was 31 years old with a record of 27-1, and Castillo was 33 with a record of 21-3-1. Smith was coming off a loss, while Castillo was coming off a win. Smith stopped Lenin Castillo via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Callum Smith defeats John Ryder
On November 23, 2019 Callum Smith defended his WBA (Super) and The Ring super middleweight titles against John Ryder. Smith was 29 years old with a record of 26-0, and Ryder was 31 with a record of 28-4. Smith was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Ryder was on a 4-fight winning streak. Smith won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
7. Callum Smith KOs Mathieu Bauderlique
On August 20, 2022 Callum Smith faced Mathieu Bauderlique in a light heavyweight bout. Smith was 32 years old with a record of 28-1, and Bauderlique was 33 with a record of 21-1. Smith was coming off a win and Bauderlique was on a 9-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Mathieu Bauderlique via KO in the 4th round.
8. Callum Smith KOs Rocky Fielding
On November 7, 2015 Callum Smith fought Rocky Fielding for the vacant British and WBC Silver super middleweight titles. Smith was 25 years old with a record of 17-0, and Fielding was 28 with a record of 21-0. Smith was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Fielding was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Rocky Fielding via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
9. Callum Smith loses to Artur Beterbiev via KO
On January 13, 2024 Callum Smith fought Artur Beterbiev for the WBC, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 29-1, and Beterbiev was 38 with a record of 19-0. Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak and Beterbiev was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Beterbiev stopped Smith via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
10. Callum Smith KOs Carlos Galvan
On November 30, 2024 Callum Smith faced Carlos Galvan in a light heavyweight bout. Smith was 34 years old with a record of 29-2, and Galvan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a loss. Smith stopped Carlos Galvan via TKO in the 5th round.