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Chris Billam-Smith targets Jai Opetaia fight after Rozicki win

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:04 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Chris Billam-Smith targets Jai Opetaia fight after Rozicki win

Summary

Chris Billam-Smith expressed his desire to face Jai Opetaia following a technical knockout victory over Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth. Billam-Smith secured the win when Rozicki's corner stopped the fight at the end of the seventh round after a competitive bout. Billam-Smith aims to set up a fight with Opetaia soon, emphasizing this matchup has been a long-standing goal. If the fight is not possible next, he is open to facing other top contenders like Noel Mikaelian.

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•Chris Billam-Smith won by technical knockout over Ryan Rozicki.
•Rozicki's corner stopped the fight after the seventh round.
•Billam-Smith aims to fight Jai Opetaia next.
•He is also considering a fight with Noel Mikaelian.
•Billam-Smith's victory was a fight-of-the-year contender.

What they're saying

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Chris Billam-Smith has reiterated his desire to face Jai Opetaia ‘as soon as he can’ after his gruelling stoppage hometown victory over Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth.
— Sky Sports

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What next for Billam-Smith after Rozicki? 'Opetaia the one I want!'
Chris Billam-Smith has reiterated his desire to face Jai Opetaia ‘as soon as he can’ after his gruelling stoppage hometown victory over Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth.

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