All you need to know ahead of Chris Billam-Smith's cruiserweight clash with Cheavon Clarke in London live on Sky Sports. Both Billam-Smith and Clarke are coming off victories in thrilling bouts last time out. Billam-Smith came through a bruising battle with the ferocious Ryan Rozicki in June, while Clarke rose from the canvas twice to take out Jack Massey on the same bill.
Clarke, who raced to winning the British title in nine fight, is looking to take his career to a new level. Billam-Smith is a former world champion, seeking to return to the summit of the division. But he also has a score to settle with Clarke.
The man from Gravesend handed him a painful amateur defeat in the final of the 2016 national elite championships and Billam-Smith wants his revenge. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Billam-Smith and Clarke will collide on Saturday November 7, live on Sky Sports. Live coverage of the action-packed bill in London starts at 7pm on Sky Sports.
Preliminary bouts will be streamed on Sky's digital platforms from 5pm. Zuffa Boxing 12 takes place at the Copper Box Arena in London. Billam-Smith has a 22-2 (14) record.
He has only been beaten by Richard Riakporhe, a loss which he later avenged, and then WBA world champion Gilberto Ramirez. As well as Riakporhe, he's beaten the likes of Lawrence Okolie, Brandon Glanton and Ryan Rozicki. A former British champion and European title challenger, Clarke is coming off a thrilling victory over Jack Massey, a former European champion and previous world title challenger.
Billam-Smith said: "He still carries his power, is fast, got power in all his shots. "Cheavon isn't as intense as Rozicki - I'm not sure that anyone is - in terms of the way he fights. But he carries much more speed, which adds more danger.
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