Mastic's Joe Smith Jr. lost to Artur Beterbiev in the second round of a light heavyweight title unification bout at Hulu Theater on June 18, 2022.

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Joe Smith Jr makes his entrance before the light heavyweight title bout against Artur Beterbiev at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 18, 2022 in New York City.

Artur Beterbiev v Joe Smith Jr

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Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith Jr exchange punches during the light heavyweight title bout at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 18, 2022 in New York City.

Artur Beterbiev v Joe Smith Jr

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Joe Smith Jr and Artur Beterbiev exchange punches during the light heavyweight title bout at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 18, 2022 in New York City. Beterbiev won after the fight was stopped in the second round.

Artur Beterbiev v Joe Smith Jr

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Artur Beterbiev hits Joe Smith Jr during the light heavyweight title bout at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 18, 2022.

Artur Beterbiev v Joe Smith Jr

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Joe Smith Jr. struggles to keep his balance in the second round during the light heavyweight title bout against Artur Beterbiev at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on June 18, 2022.

Joe Smith Jr. vs. Artur Beterbiev, New York, USA - 18 Jun 2022

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The referee waves his hand at Joe Smith Jr. to stop the fight as Artur Beterbiev celebrates his victory during the second round of their world light heavyweight championship title fight at Madison Square Garden on June 18, 2022.

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