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Chris Billam-Smith will face Cheavon Clarke in the main event of Zuffa Boxing 12 on November 7th at London's Copper Box Arena, Bad Left Hook reports. Billam-Smith, who lost his WBO cruiserweight title to Gilberto Ramirez earlier this year, returned to form with a June stoppage of Ryan Rozicki.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 10

Billam-Smith eyes autumn return, won't wait for Opetaia

Chris Billam-Smith says he will not wait for a rematch with Jai Opetaia and wants to fight again before the year ends. The cruiserweight is targeting an October, November, or December date for his next bout.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 17

Inside Robin Safar’s Cruiserweight Strategy: Why He’s Targeting Mikaelian, Billam-Smith, and Rozicki Next

Cruiserweight is boxing's middle child, lacking the gravitas of the heavyweights and the historical background of light heavyweights. Usually, light heavyweights will see cruiser as the weight class where fighters get accustomed to larger weights.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 13

Rozicki says he fought to win despite Billam-Smith power

Ryan Rozicki insists he never shifted into survival mode during his bout with Chris Billam-Smith. The cruiserweight says he kept pressing forward even after taking heavy shots.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

Billam-Smith returns to cruiserweight top 10 after dominant win

Chris Billam-Smith has worked his way back into ESPN's cruiserweight top 10 after a dominant performance ended a year away from the ring. The former WBO champion, who had not fought since losing his belt last March, returned with a lopsided win that convinced ESPN's panel to slot him back among the division's elite.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 9

Chris Billam-Smith calls for Jai Opetaia fight next

Chris Billam-Smith wants Jai Opetaia next. The cruiserweight told Sky Sports he is pushing for the Australian despite talk of Opetaia taking other fights.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 7

After Chris Billam-Smith’s TKO Victory Over Ryan Rozicki, What’s Next For The Former Champion?

Who is next for Chris Billam-Smith, and why is it Jai Opetaia? That is the talking point after Billam-Smith‘s seventh-round knockout of Ryan Rozicki in a cruiserweight bout on Saturday, which took place at the Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth, England.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 7

Chris Billam-Smith Emerges Victorious Over Ryan Rozicki in Brutal Hometown Showdown

Chris Billam-Smith claimed an impressive stoppage victory over world title-level opposition in Ryan Rozicki last night in Bournemouth. 'The Gentleman' has been looking to get himself back to the cruiserweight title since the day he lost his against Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez, who has now had them taken from him by David Benavidez.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 7

Billam-Smith confirms hospital visit after Rozicki stoppage

Chris Billam-Smith was taken to hospital following his cruiserweight victory over Ryan Rozicki but says the visit is purely precautionary. The fighter confirmed he is fine and awaiting routine tests.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 6

Chris Billam-Smith beats Ryan Rozicki by TKO in round 7 at Zuffa Boxing 07

Chris Billam-Smith beat Ryan Rozicki by seventh-round TKO at Zuffa Boxing 07, moving to 24-2 with his first career knockout. The cruiserweight contest saw Billam-Smith break through against Rozicki, who had entered with an unblemished knockout-loss record at 23-1-1.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 5

Boxxer sues Zuffa Boxing over Billam-Smith, Hickey contracts

Boxxer filed a lawsuit Friday seeking to stop former cruiserweight titleholder Chris Billam-Smith and prospect Sam Hickey from appearing on Zuffa Boxing 7 in Bournemouth, claiming both fighters remain under binding contracts with the Ben Shalom-led promotion.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 5

Chris Billam-Smith vs Ryan Rozicki: Weigh-In Results & Betting Odds

On Friday morning in Bournemouth, England, cruiserweights Chris Billam-Smith (21-2, 13 KOs) and Ryan Rozicki (21-1-1, 20 KOs) both weighed in at the division’s 200-pound limit, making Saturday’s main event official.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 4

Billam-Smith likens fight prep to F1: build the car, adapt to track

Chris Billam-Smith says his training philosophy mirrors Formula One engineering—prepare the fundamentals, then tailor tactics to each opponent. The cruiserweight outlined his approach to BoxingScene.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 4

Billam-Smith relishes Bournemouth headline return

Chris Billam-Smith says fighting at home remains a privilege as he prepares to headline in Bournemouth again. The cruiserweight welcomes the billing after his last outing saw him placed on a supporting card.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / June 3

Zuffa Boxing Heads To Dublin, Ireland, on August 8

Zuffa Boxing will be hitting the road this summer, and on August 8, they will host a show at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. Although details on who is fighting have not yet been released, Zuffa is dedicated to targeting European markets with a strong combat sports fan base.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 2