Cruiserweight Chris Billam-Smith Is The Latest To Sign With Zuffa Boxing

Zuffa Boxing did not waste any time on Monday to formally announce the signing of former WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith (21-2, 13 KOs).

The signing comes on the heels of Ring Magazine champion Jai Opetaia needing to face a top five Ring Magazine-rated contender next to avoid losing that title. The Ring Magazine rules state that a champion can lose the title if the fighter fails to defend it within 18 months or fails to fight a top five Ring Magazine-rated contender. With Gilberto Ramirez scheduled to fight on Cinco de Mayo weekend and Noel Mikaelian being pulled in the direction that Don King wants him to go, signing Billam-Smith now makes all the sense in the world.

Here is a quote from Billam-Smith on the signing.

“I’m really excited by this opportunity to work with Zuffa and Sky Sports,” said Billam-Smith. “When two powerhouses in the world of entertainment come together like this, you know it will be a success, and you want to be a part of that. This move is about proving I am the best in the world. I can’t wait to get back in the ring, headlining shows, live on Sky Sports.”

*Billam-Smith’s Zuffa Boxing bouts will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland.