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.
After a 10-year wait, Chris Billam-Smith now has a chance to avenge his loss to Cheavon Clarke at the 2016 National Championships final. The two boxers previously clashed in that match, with Clarke emerging victorious by decision. Billam-Smith, now 36, has since risen through the ranks, winning British and European titles before claiming the cruiserweight world championship in 2023.
Despite his recent success, Billam-Smith remains driven to claim the revenge he so desperately seeks. He told BBC Sport, "It wasn't a fight I was chasing, but the opportunity to get it now is an added bonus." Clarke, 35, has enjoyed a successful amateur career, competing in the Commonwealth and Olympic Games, while Billam-Smith delayed his professional career until 2017.
The prospect of facing WBA regular champion Jai Opetaia is still on Billam-Smith's mind, but it appears less likely given Opetaia's recent decision to move up to heavyweight.
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