Billam-Smith warns Rozicki clash will turn brutal

Chris Billam-Smith says his cruiserweight clash with Ryan Rozicki will demand a rough edge when the pair meet in the ring.

“At times this fight will have to be brutal”

— Chris Billam-Smith, via Sky Sports

What Chris Billam-Smith said

Billam-Smith is a former WBO cruiserweight champion facing Rozicki in a division still sorting out its hierarchy. Both fighters have called for a shot at the titles, and this bout could put the winner back in line.

What it moves

Rozicki will now have to plan for a fighter who expects close-quarters exchanges and sustained pressure. Billam-Smith's warning suggests he sees no easy route through a technical bout and is prepared to grind.

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