despite usa media claiming Beterbiev-smith fight for 15th december. media based in canada claim the opposite
It seem like Beterbiev declined the fight because of short time preparation and oftter being too low.
beterbiev even said he was suprised they didnt even cared about his health. (johnson landed a few bombs in 2nd and 3rd rounds)
Most weird is he never got supsended after the fight like how boxer should to allow them to recover.
NOTE: things might have chanced since its still promoted. (only reason beterbiev accept for 15th is if a offer was impossible to refuse)
sources:
https://www.journaldequebec.com/2018/11/02/beterbiev-smith-le-15-decembre
Are you asking if the fight is pushed back to Feb 2019 or are you saying its being pushed back to Feb 2019? The question mark is throwing me off.
Nothing confirmed thats why
Edit:
📅 Eddie Hearn stated that Artur Beterbiev v Joe Smith Jr might be pushed back to early 2019. He has two slots on the Canelo v Fielding card which could instead be given to Tevin Farmer and Katie Taylor. — Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) November 7, 2018
Dec was definitely an ambitious date, esp after being KD'd. As much as I hate to see Beterbeiv advancing slowly, Feb is fair.
Regarding the offer being low, that's another issue entirely and one he can't blame on the date.
english is not my first language got a problem with it?
Hearn said he'll be launching Matchroom in a 3rd country next year, Italy and Germany have already been discussed. I'm wondering if Canada is the 3rd, and Beterbiev will be on the first card.