Chris Billam-Smith

English boxer (born 1990)

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Chris Billam-Smith is an English professional boxer who held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) cruiserweight title from May 2023 until November 2024. At regional level, he held the European, British, and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles between 2019 and 2022.

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Billam-Smith says return has 'to be at world level' Chris Billam-Smith plots his next move in the ring following defeat by Gilberto Ramirez in Saudi Arabia. BBC Sport - Published on November 25, 2024
Billam-Smith 'dared to be great' in Ramirez defeat Boxing promoter Ben Shalom says that Chris Billam-Smith has taken him on a "special" journey throughout his reign as WBO cruiserweight world champion. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2024
Ramirez outclasses brave Billam-Smith to unify titles Mexican Gilberto Ramirez defeats Briton Chris Billam-Smith in Saudi Arabia to become the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2024

'A Cinderella story' - Billam-Smith's bid for history As Chris Billam-Smith's unification bout against Gilberto Ramirez nears, BBC Sport speaks to those closest to him. BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2024
Billam-Smith out to emulate Haye in Ramirez fight WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith says David Haye is someone he "looks up to" as the last Briton to unify world championship belts in the division. BBC Sport - Published on October 1, 2024
Billam-Smith to face Ramirez in unification bout WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith will take on WBA champion Gilberto Ramirez in a unification bout in Riyadh on 16 November. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2024

Billam-Smith outpoints Riakporhe to retain world title Briton Chris Billam-Smith retained his WBO cruiserweight title with a dominant points win over compatriot Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2024
Billam-Smith shatters Riakporhe's Selhurst dream in revenge win Briton Chris Billam-Smith retained his WBO cruiserweight title with a dominant points win over compatriot Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2024
Billam-Smith v Riakporhe - big-fight predictions As Chris Billam-Smith aims to defend his cruiserweight title against former foe Richard Riakporhe, BBC Sport asks the world of boxing for their predictions. BBC Sport - Published on June 15, 2024
Disneyland, clown talk and a declining champion? Richard Riakporhe thinks defending world champion Chris Billam-Smith is on the decline before their fight on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on June 13, 2024

Billam-Smith 'motivated to avenge loss' to Riakporhe WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith is relishing the chance to "avenge" the only loss on his professional record against Richard Riakporhe on 15 June. BBC Sport - Published on May 2, 2024
Billam-Smith to defend title against Riakporhe Chris Billam-Smith will defend his WBO cruiserweight title against fellow Briton Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park on 15 June. BBC Sport - Published on April 23, 2024
I've been wanting to fight Okolie since 2015 - Billam-Smith Chris Billam-Smith talks about his fight with former gym-mate Lawrence Okolie in new BBC One documentary series - Stable: The Fight Game BBC Sport - Published on March 29, 2024	Billam-Smith pleased with first title defence WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith discusses his first world title defence after victory over Mateusz Masternak. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2023
Billam-Smith v Masternak: Updates from cruiserweight world title fight Follow live text updates as Chris Billam-Smith defends his WBO cruiserweight title against Mateusz Masternak at the Bournemouth International Centre. BBC Sport - Published on December 10, 2023	‘It's not a facade – Billam-Smith truly is a gentleman’ In his BBC Sport column, Viddal Riley discusses cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith's first world title defence and maps out his own route to world honours. BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2023
'Cementing legacy' is motivation for Billam-Smith Chris Billam-Smith aims to cement his legacy as he prepares for the first defence of his WBO cruiserweight title against Mateusz Masternak in Bournemouth on 10 December. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2023	Olympic champion Price announces next pro fight Welsh boxer Lauren Price will fight Italy's Silvia Bortot on Chris Billam-Smith v Mateusz Masternak undercard in December. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2023