Two powerful cruiserweights do battle this weekend as home favourite Chris Billam-Smith faces Canadian knockout specialist Ryan Rozicki, but who claims victory in Bournemouth?
Billam-Smith will have home backing at the Bournemouth International Centre for the 10-round cruiserweight clash, the main event of Zuffa Boxing’s first numbered promotion in the UK and first outside of the United States.
The former world champion looks to move back into title contention, with a statement display against Rozicki likely to put him closer to a potential Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight world championship showdown with Jai Opetaia.
Billam-Smith faces a tough test against a challenger dubbed ‘The Bruiser’ and with 20 of his 21 victories coming via knockout, with both the Englishman and Rozicki talking up their chances of taking the win.
The bookies have Billam-Smith as odds-on favourite to come out on top in his first Bournemouth fight since 2023, although will he have enough to handle Rozicki’s confidence and power-hitting pedigree?
Ahead of Saturday’s intriguing contest, live on Sky Sports, we asked Johnny Nelson and several of the fighters on this week’s undercard to give their verdict on who will claim bragging rights in Saturday’s main event…
Billam-Smith vs Rozicki fight predictions
Johnny Nelson: “Chris Bilam-Smith wins the fight, but it’s going to be a hard-fought points win. Even though he’s not been down before, don’t be surprised if he hits the canvas.
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