The Latest Breaking News from Billam

Brandon Glanton threatens to give Chris Billam-Smith ‘brain damage’ in shocking insult

The pair will fire off punches on Saturday, but Glanton fired off spiteful words at Thursday’s press conference

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025

‘Pride and dread churn through me’: what it’s like to take sides at the sharp end of boxing

In an extract from his new book, our correspondent relives in vivid detail being inside Isaac Chamberlain’s camp for a European title fight

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2025

Chris Billam-Smith brave but Gilberto Ramirez too strong to win gruelling cruiserweight unification bout

Billam-Smith could not become first British fighter to unify at cruiserweight since David Haye

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2024

Chris Billam-Smith next fight: Gilberto Ramirez and Jai Opetaia in sights after Richard Riakporhe revenge

WBO champion targeting huge unification bouts in the USA after dominant Selhurst Park display to retain his belt

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2024

Chris Billam-Smith retains world title with victory in Richard Riakporhe rematch

‘The Gentleman’ avenged his 2019 split-decision defeat by Riakporhe, winning on all three scorecards at Selhurst Park

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2024

How to watch Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe: TV channel and live stream for boxing tonight

Crystal Palace host a massive all-British cruiserweight rematch at Selhurst Park

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2024

Chris Billiam-Smith has faith in Shane McGuigan ahead of his world title defence

Richard Riakporhe handed WBO cruiserweight champion Billam-Smith his only professional defeat of his 20-fight career in July 2019.

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024

Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe: Fight time, undercard, odds, prediction, ring walks tonight

British cruiserweight rivals clash in a huge rematch with the WBO world title on the line

Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2024

Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe 2: Start time and how to watch fight tonight

Billam-Smith aims to avenge the sole loss of his pro career – and this time, his world title is on the line

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024

Billam-Smith vs Masternak live stream: how to watch boxing online – prices, fight time, full card

The Billam-Smith vs Masternak live stream sees the local boy defend his cruiserweight belt for the first time at Bournemouth International Centre. Here's how to watch it online.

TechRadar · Dec 10, 2023