There were questions regarding Beterbiev (20-0, 20 KOs), who turns 39 in eight days. Would Father Time catch up to him against arguably his toughest test to date?

The answer was a resounding no as Beterbiev powered through Smith for the duration of the fight with a piston-like jab and thudding power shots. Smith (29-2) had never been knocked down, much less knocked out, throughout his pro and amateur career. That all changed when he tasted the power of Beterbiev.