Callum Smith’s Career on the Line: Is He Heading for a Decline After Galvan?

Once a top name in super middleweight boxing, Callum Smith’s career is now hanging in the balance. After taking a heavy loss to Artur Beterbiev earlier this year, many are questioning if Smith can still make a comeback. As he faces Carlos Galvan on November 30, 2024, fans are wondering if this fight will be the turning point or if it marks the beginning of a downward spiral for the former champion.

Carlos Galvan: A Tough Test for Smith

Smith’s upcoming opponent, Carlos Galvan, may not be the household name fans were hoping to see Smith face, but he’s no pushover. Galvan, with a record of 20-14-2 and 19 knockouts, has faced some of the toughest fighters in boxing, including Caleb Plant, Janibek Alimkhanuly, and Willie Monroe Jr. Despite his mediocre record, Galvan’s experience against top-tier competition could give him the edge over Smith, whose chin was already tested and weakened by Beterbiev’s knockout punch.

Galvan’s strength lies in his punching power. While his overall career might not scream “champion,” the Colombian journeyman has the kind of power that can upset a fighter on the decline. Smith, whose last win came against relatively lesser-known fighters like Lenin Castillo and Mathieu Bauderlique, will need to prove he still has what it takes to compete with the best. After all, a loss to Galvan would only cement the doubts about Smith’s future in the sport.

Can Callum Smith Make a Comeback?

Looking ahead, Eddie Hearn, Smith’s promoter, has talked about big matchups in 2025 against fighters like Joshua Buatsi, Anthony Yarde, and Dmitry Bivol. But the reality is, many are skeptical that Smith can return to his former glory. His performance against Beterbiev showed vulnerability, and unless he shows something special against Galvan, he risks becoming irrelevant in the light heavyweight division.

Smith’s main goal now seems to be capturing a world title in the light heavyweight division before possibly moving up to cruiserweight. But whether he can handle big names like Bivol or Buatsi remains uncertain. If Smith doesn’t bounce back soon, he could face a future without the lucrative opportunities that once made him a star.

The fight with Carlos Galvan could very well determine what’s next for Callum Smith. If he wins and proves his resilience, there may still be a future for him in the ring. However, another disappointing performance might mark the end of his time at the top.