Chris Billam-Smith is set to face Ryan Rozicki in his final showdown at Saturday’s cruiserweight clash weigh-in, which you can watch live stream for free.
Local hero Billam-Smith takes on Canada’s Rozicki in the main event of Zuffa Boxing’s first UK show at the Bournemouth International Centre. Rosicki fired an early shot at Billam-Smith, telling him he felt “terrible” ahead of the showdown.
Former WBO champions Billam-Smith and Rozicki showcased their punching power in a brutal fight and neither man will want to give up, with the winner likely to get a high-profile bout.
Rozicki is aiming to stop Billam-Smith within three rounds. sky sports: “I wish it was shorter. I’m very confident.
“We’ll try not to take a lot of damage while trying to get a knockout. If we do, we lose (go to score).”
But Billam-Smith dismissed Rozicki’s threatening predictions and insisted he would win in front of his fans.
“I’ve heard people say before that they will win in three rounds. Coming into the night and fighting is not relevant,” he said.
“I have trained so that every possible outcome is in my favor. I have prepared for 10 rounds. If he gets through the third round, we will see what happens after that.”
Who else is on the Billiam-Smith v. Rozicki bill?
British rivals Jack Massey and Cheavon Clarke are set to clash on the undercard.
In a major support bout, former world title challenger Jack Massey takes on Cheavon Clarke in a decisive cruiserweight clash. The winner will continue to compete for a major title shot, while the loser will have to consider their future plans.
Bournemouth fighter Lee Cutler is determined to provide an early success for Dorset support as the former British champion takes on Bristol’s Aaron Sutton.
Exciting Irish competitor Stephen McKenna can showcase his all-action style when he takes on America’s Casey James Streeter.
Sam Hickey has been tipped as a future champion for Scotland and will aim to extend his unbeaten record against Birmingham’s Todd Tompkins.
How do I watch the rest of the opening?
Previous matches can be viewed live streaming on the Sky Sports website and app and the Sky Sports Boxing YouTube page from 5pm on Saturday.
Ukrainian heavyweight Ivan Dychko is set to face Britain’s Harvey Dykes, while undefeated duo Leon Hughes and Alex Macmillan are also in action.
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