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Chris Billam-Smith aims for another fight before year's end

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:12 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Chris Billam-Smith aims for another fight before year's end
Summary

Chris Billam-Smith is eager to enter the ring again before 2026 concludes, regardless of whether Jai Opetaia is available. Following a significant victory over Ryan Rozicki in June, where Rozicki's corner withdrew him after seven rounds, Billam-Smith feels recovered and ready for another bout. He expressed uncertainty about Opetaia's plans but indicated he will not wait for that matchup. Billam-Smith is targeting a fight in either October, November, or December.

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  • •Billam-Smith defeated Ryan Rozicki in a brutal fight in June.
  • •Rozicki's corner stopped the fight after the seventh round.
  • •He aims to fight again in late 2026.
  • •Billam-Smith is uncertain about Jai Opetaia's availability.
  • •He refuses to wait for Opetaia and is prepared for upcoming bouts.
What they're saying
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Chris Billam-Smith is determined to fight again before the end of the year, whether Jai Opetaia is ready or not.

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