Chris Billam-Smith seeks revenge against Cheavon Clarke at Zuffa Boxing 12
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 7:41 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Chris Billam-Smith aims for redemption against Cheavon Clarke in their matchup on November 5 at the Copper Box Arena. A decade after losing to Clarke in the 2016 National Championships final, Billam-Smith looks to showcase his progression in the sport. Since turning professional in 2017, Billam-Smith became a cruiserweight world champion but lost the title after an unsuccessful unification fight in November 2024. He is eager to prove his skill against Clarke, while also targeting a future bout with Jai Opetaia, who is moving up to heavyweight.
- •Billam-Smith lost to Clarke in the 2016 National Championships.
- •Their fight is part of Zuffa Boxing 12 in London.
- •Billam-Smith's professional record stands at 22 fights with two losses.
- •He became cruiserweight world champion in 2023.
- •Clarke has a successful amateur history, including Olympic experience.
- 7:41 AMYahoo Sports — 10 years in the making - Billam-Smith's revenge mission
"Former crusierweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith is hoping to get one over his old amateur rival Cheavon Clarke when the two meet on Saturday in Zuffa Boxing 12 at the Copperbox Arena.
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