Billam-Smith rejects Rozicki's KO claim ahead of Saturday's bout
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:14 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
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.
- •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.
"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.
"Two powerful cruiserweights do battle this weekend as home favourite Chris Billam-Smith faces Canadian knockout specialist Ryan Rozicki, but who claims victory in Bournemouth?
"Chris Billam-Smith moved himself back into world title contention after a dramatic stoppage victory over Ryan Rozicki in a bruising cruiserweight clash in Bournemouth.
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External links- Sky Sports—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.
- Sky Sports—Billam-Smith's must-win battle against Rozicki - how can you watch? What is at stake?
All you need to know ahead of Saturday’s cruiserweight showdown between Chris Billam-Smith and Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports.
- Sky Sports—Billam-Smith's must-win battle against Rozicki: When are they in the ring?
All you need to know ahead of Saturday’s cruiserweight showdown between Chris Billam-Smith and Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports.
- Sky Sports—LIVE STREAM: Billam-Smith and Rozicki reignite rivalry at weigh-in!
Chris Billam-Smith will have a final face-off with Ryan Rozicki at the weigh-in for Saturday's cruiserweight clash - and you can watch on a free live stream.
- Sky Sports—An 'explosive, cruiserweight slug-out' but who wins Billam-Smith vs Rozicki?
Two powerful cruiserweights do battle this weekend as home favourite Chris Billam-Smith faces Canadian knockout specialist Ryan Rozicki, but who claims victory in Bournemouth?
- Sky Sports—Fight of the year?! Billam-Smith claims epic hometown win over Rozicki
Chris Billam-Smith moved himself back into world title contention after a dramatic stoppage victory over Ryan Rozicki in a bruising cruiserweight clash in Bournemouth.
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