Britain's Callum Smith heads to Russia on 12 December for a unified light-heavyweight title shot against champion Dmitry Bivol.
Callum Smith has his next big night booked. The Briton will travel to Russia on 12 December to challenge Dmitry Bivol for the unified world light-heavyweight championship.
It is a tough assignment. Smith will be the visitor in Bivol's backyard, in front of a home crowd, against a champion known for his polished, technical style and his composure under pressure.
The fight also carries weight for Smith. He made his name as a former world champion at super-middleweight, and a win at light-heavyweight would add a second world title in a new division. It would be a statement in one of boxing's most competitive weight classes.
For Bivol, it is a chance to defend his belts on home soil and keep his grip on the division. Expect a tactical contest between a rangy, powerful challenger and a champion who likes to control distance and rhythm.
Fight week will bring the final details and the build-up. For now, the date is set: 12 December, Russia, with the light-heavyweight crown on the line.
