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Billam-Smith rejects Rozicki's KO claim ahead of Saturday's bout

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:53 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Billam-Smith rejects Rozicki's KO claim ahead of Saturday's bout

Summary

Chris Billam-Smith and Ryan Rozicki faced off on Bournemouth seafront ahead of their cruiserweight fight on Saturday. Rozicki warned he aims for a knockout, claiming he can end the fight within three rounds. Billam-Smith dismissed this assertion, stating he is prepared for a full 10 rounds. The match marks Billam-Smith's return since April 2025 and is part of Zuffa Boxing's inaugural UK event at the Bournemouth International Centre.

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Key Details

•Billam-Smith faces Rozicki on Saturday in Bournemouth.
•This fight is part of Zuffa Boxing's first UK show.
•Rozicki asserts he aims for a quick knockout.
•Billam-Smith trained for various possible fight outcomes.
•Billam-Smith previously held the WBO cruiserweight title.

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Chris Billam-Smith has hit back at Ryan Rozicki's "irrelevant" claim that the Canadian can prevent a hometown victory in Saturday's cruiserweight fight in Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports.
— Sky Sports

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Billam-Smith hits back at Rozicki's 'irrelevant' KO claim | 'I'll do what I always do!'
Chris Billam-Smith has hit back at Ryan Rozicki's "irrelevant" claim that the Canadian can prevent a hometown victory in Saturday's cruiserweight fight in Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports.

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