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Adam Hamdani

Callum Smith vs Hassan N'Dam fight LIVE stream: Liverpool boxer knocks out opponent to defend world title

Follow the latest updates live from New York where Callum Smith takes on Hassan N'Dam as he defends his WBA super-middleweight championship for the first time.

The Liverpudlian is one of the brightest British prospects and heads to America following his comprehensive victory over George Groves in Saudi Arabia last year, and an impressive showing at Madison Square Garden could put him in the frame to face the likes of Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin.

N’Dam will be no pushover as he arrives as a former middleweight champion, but Smith heads into the fight as the favourite and will be expected to put on a show after nine months away from the ring. Follow the live updates below.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr!
 
My name is Adam Hamdani and I'll be taking you through all of tonight's live events, with no fewer than three world title bouts taking place at Madison Square Garden.
 
As we build to the first fight, take a look back at the weigh-in.
 
  • Joshua weighed in at 247. lbs
  • Ruiz weighed in at 268 lbs
Up first is Chris Algieri vs Tommy Coyle!
 
We're into the third round and it's been all action so far, with Coyle producing a fine second round display, roughing up his opponent and landing with regularity.
Earlier, Anthony Joshua-managed Souleymane Cissokho made his professional debut with a win at super-welterweight against Wladimir Hernandez.
 
Cissokho celebrates victory (PA)
 
Round 4:
 
Chris Algieri knocks down Tommy Coyle but manages to make it through the round!
 
It was a lovely combination of body punches that put Coyle on the canvas.
Chris Algieri vs Tommy Coyle round 6:
 
Both men focusing on the bodywork, but neither landing anything significant until the last 30 seconds of the round, Coyle having more success but leaving himself open to the left counter shots.
 
 
Chris Algieri vs Tommy Coyle round 7:
 
Algieri begins to unload well as Coyle slows down but fails to get much through, with Coyle using his arms to evade any significant damage. Algieri edging this one so far.
Chris Algieri vs Tommy Coyle round 8:
 
Coyle looks as though he's going for broke now and lands a left hand but takes one back and looks unsteady on his feet but holds.
 
Algieri is mixing his shots up well, going from body to head and switching time and time again. 
FIGHT OVER
 
Despite Tommy Coyle pleading with trainer Jamie Moore to stay in the fight, he is pulled out after taking significant damage.
 
While the fighter might not be happy about it, that is the right decision with Coyle looking out on his feet in there.
 
Algieri wins the bout via corner retirement. 
Up next is Joshua Buatsi vs Marc Antonio Periban.
 
Buatsi making his US debut - what an occasion to do so.
 
It was a tough night for Tommy Coyle, who despite making a good account of himself was put on the canvas and eventually pulled out of the fight.
 
Coyle was knocked down (PA)
 
Chris Algieri retains his WBO international title.
 
 
Joshua Buatsi and Marc Antonio Periban are in the ring.
 
Round-by-round updates to follow shortly.
By the way, don't expect this one to last too long...
Joshua Buatsi vs Marc Antonio Periban round 1:
 
Buatsi is taking his time, putting some good combination punches together but looks as though he's hurting the seasoned Periban with every punch.
 
A comfortable start to his US debut.
Joshua Buatsi vs Marc Antonio Periban round 2:
 
Periban is firmly on the back foot here, with Buatsi dictating the pace and you feel as soon as he lands anything significant, it could be curtains.
 
Into the third round we go, however.
Joshua Buatsi vs Marc Antonio Periban round 3:
 
Periban lands a couple of efforts, throwing one to the body and following with a two to the head.
 
Maybe this won't be as easy as we all anticipated...
 
Buatsi still doing enough to win the rounds but will need to step on the gas again to get his opponent out of there.
Anthony Joshua in good spirits as he takes his pre-fight stroll.
 
ALL OVER!
 
Joshua Buatsi vs Marc Antonio Periban round four:
 
Buatsi knocks his opponent down and then unloads a barrage of punches that Periban has no response to, with the referee correctly stepping in to stop the fight.
 
Now 11-0, Buatsi has made a statement in New York.
Buatsi had simply too much for Periban to handle.
 
 
Joshua Buatsi celebrates his first win on US soil.
 
 

Fight preview:

When and where is the boxing?

Tonight's main event ring walk times are expected around 3.30am UK time, and 10.30pm ET. The fight night takes place at Madison Square Garden, New York City.

Smith vs N'Dam is the co-main event on the card and should start no earlier than 2am.

Where can I watch it?

If you're in the UK, it'll be on Sky Sports Box Office at a price of £19.95, and in the US on DAZN.

What is the full fight card?

It's a stacked one.

  • Souleymane Cissoko bt Wladimir Hernandez
  • Chris Algieri bt Tommy Coyle
  • Joshua Buatsi vs Marc Antonio Periban
  • Josh Kelly vs Ray Robinson
  • Katie Taylor vs Delfine Persoon
  • Callum Smith vs Hassan N'Dam
  • Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz

What are the odds?

Joshua to win: 1/25

Ruiz to win: 10/1

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