Chris Billam-Smith decided to rule out a rematch with Richard Riakporhe after his rival rejected the fight last year.
Billam-Smith will receive his world title shot on May 27 at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth when he takes on WBO world champion Lawrence Okolie. The challenger was handed the shot by his former stablemate in a huge domestic dust-up, having worked his way up the rankings in recent times with big wins over the likes of Isaac Chamberlain and Tommy McCarthy.
It was suggested that a rematch with former conqueror Riakporhe could be on the table after his recent wins, as he sought revenge for his 2019 defeat when the pair were represented by Matchroom Boxing. However Billam-Smith has revealed no new contact was made between the pair given the star rejected a fight offer in December.
