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Billam-Smith meets Clarke in grudge match at Copper Box Arena

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Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Billam-Smith meets Clarke in grudge match at Copper Box Arena
Summary

Chris Billam-Smith faces Cheavon Clarke on Saturday at the Copper Box Arena in London. Their rivalry originates from a 2016 amateur final where Clarke defeated Billam-Smith, a loss that significantly impacted both fighters' careers. Billam-Smith has since achieved greater success as a professional, holding multiple titles, while Clarke became an Olympian. Both fighters are eager to settle the longstanding rivalry in this bout.

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  • •Billam-Smith and Clarke's bout is on Saturday at the Copper Box Arena.
  • •Clarke defeated Billam-Smith in the 2016 amateur national championship final.
  • •Billam-Smith holds titles including British, Commonwealth, and world champion.
  • •Clarke's victory propelled him into the GB boxing squad as an Olympian.
  • •Billam-Smith aims to avenge his two amateur losses to Clarke.
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  • 6:00 AMSky Sports — Billam-Smith grudge with Clarke revealed | 'It affected him for years'
What they're saying
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Old wounds can still ache. Chris Billam-Smith has achieved more than Cheavon Clarke as a professional fighter. But Clarke still has something Billam-Smith never got.

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