Billam-Smith targets Usyk clash after upcoming fight with Clarke

Chris Billam-Smith aims for a potential match against Oleksandr Usyk after he faces Cheavon Clarke on Saturday. Billam-Smith believes that Usyk's plan to return to the cruiserweight division could open up new opportunities in the weight class, particularly if Usyk fights David Benavidez instead of Jai Opetaia. Billam-Smith has expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of fighting Opetaia next. He noted that with Usyk likely to prioritize a bout with Benavidez, it leaves the door open for him to challenge Opetaia following his own fight this weekend.

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