World champion Lawrence Okolie is set to defend his WBO Cruiserweight belt against Chris Billam-Smith this weekend.
The former training partners will be meeting at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium and are set to break attendance records at the venue with a 15,000 capacity crowd expected on Saturday. Okolie will be looking to defend his title for the fourth time after becoming champion with a win over Krzysztof Głowacki in 2021.
Billam-Smith is likely to be the fan favourite in front of his home crowd and will also hope to have the inside track on his former sparring partner. The Commonwealth and European cruiserweight champion earned his world title shot with a knockout win over Armend Xhoxhaj in December.
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Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s cruiserweight clash:
When is Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith?
The event is taking place on Saturday, May 27 at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium. The undercard begins at 7pm and the main event ring walks are scheduled for 10pm.
How to watch Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith
The fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Action, with coverage beginning at 7pm. Alternatively, fans can also listen to a live broadcast of the fight on talkSPORT. The undercard will be live on talkSPORT 2 before switching to main channel from 9pm.
Undercard in full
Subject to change
Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith
Mikael Lawal vs Isaac Chamberlain
Sam Eggington vs Joe Pigford
Lee Cutler vs Stanley Stannard
Karriss Artingstall vs Jade Taylor
Tommy Welch vs Amine Boucetta
Michael McKinson vs Lebin Morales
Lewis Edmondson vs Vladimir Belujsky
Mace Ruegg vs Dean Dodge
Fight odds via Betfair
Subject to change
Larence Okolie 1/4
Draw 16/1
Chris Billam-Smith 11/4
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