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Smith to fight champion Bivol in Russia

Callum Smith is scheduled to travel to Yekaterinburg to challenge Dmitry Bivol for multiple world light-heavyweight titles on December 12. Smith secured his interim status earlier in the year by defeating Joshua Buatsi, whereas Bivol brings his WBA, IBF, and Ring belts into the upcoming contest.

The event proceeds despite official UK government cautions against traveling to Russia.

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