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Chris Billam-Smith prepares for Zuffa Boxing debut in Bournemouth

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Chris Billam-Smith prepares for Zuffa Boxing debut in Bournemouth

Summary

Chris Billam-Smith is set to headline Zuffa Boxing’s first international show on Saturday in Bournemouth against Ryan Rozicki. Billam-Smith aims to prove he is the top contender in the cruiserweight division, seeking a future bout with Jai Opetaia. With a professional record of 21-2 and a previous bout against Gilberto Ramirez, he credits his experience and training alongside former champion Mairis Briedis for his development. Tickets remain available for the event with Billam-Smith confident of victory over Rozicki, who has a record of 21-1-1.

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By the Numbers

•Billam-Smith fights Rozicki at the Bournemouth International Centre
•He has a record of 21-2, with 13 KOs
•A victory could lead to a showdown with Jai Opetaia
•Billam-Smith trained with Mairis Briedis in Latvia
•Tickets are still available for the Saturday event

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — For Chris Billam-Smith, the case for joining Zuffa Boxing was simple: 'Jai Opetaia'

What they're saying

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Former world champ Billam-Smith says the opportunity to prove himself against the man many consider to be boxing's best cruiserweight outweighed any of the controversies surrounding Zuffa's growing role in the sport.
— Yahoo Sports

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