Billam-Smith vs Clarke preview: Chris Billam-Smith faces Cheavon Clarke in a cruiserweight clash at Zuffa Boxing 12 in London on Saturday. Check out our Billam-Smith vs Clarke prediction below.
Billam-Smith battles Clarke at the Copper Box Arena in Hackney Wick. The bout is live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland. Meanwhile, fans in the USA can watch it on Paramount+.
The pair were on the same bill in Bournemouth in June. Billam-Smith retired Ryan Rozicki after seven frantic rounds. Meanwhile, Clarke climbed off the canvas twice to halt Jack Massey.
Now, the two will renew an amateur rivalry dating back 10 years. Clarke beat the Bournemouth favourite in the final of the National Championships in 2016.
However, their paths have gone very different in the professional ranks.
Billam-Smith has secured British, Commonwealth and European cruiserweight titles. While his crowning moment saw him become WBO world champion with a memorable points win over Lawrence Okolie in 2023. Although, he lost it to Zurdo Ramirez over a year later.
Meanwhile, Clarke remained in the amateur ranks. The 34-year-old went to the 2020 Olympic Games, but failed to medal.
Despite winning the British title, he has flattered to deceive as a pro. Clarke suffered back-to-back defeats to Leonardo Mosquera and Viddal Riley. However, he is on a run of two straight wins heading into Billam-Smith vs Clarke.
Billam-Smith vs Clarke prediction: Billam-Smith’s experience should prove crucial. He may have to negate a few, tough early rounds before stopping Clarke.
Bentley battles Mosley Jr
In the co-main event of Billam-Smith vs Clarke, Denzel Bentley meets Shane Mosley Jr in a middleweight clash.
The WBO stripped Bentley of his WBO middleweight title after he opted to face Mosley rather than a mandated fight with Yoenli Hernandez. Although, Bentley argues the WBO originally allowed him to have a voluntary defence.
Meanwhile, Mosley Jr scored an impressive sixth round stoppage of Serhii Bohachuk in May.
Prediction: Bentley can edge past the American on points.
Billam-Smith vs Clarke Remaining Undercard
Elsewhere on the Billam-Smith vs Clarke undercard, heavyweight prospect Da’Mazion Vanhouter can continue his knockout streak by stopping Ivan Balaz early.
Scottish middleweight, Sam Hickey should also halt Amaury Massenaux. Although, Kayla Allen may need all six rounds to see off Julia Igel in her second professional outing.
George Groves-trained cruiserweight, Lucas Roehrig should remain unbeaten with a knockout of Connal McDonald. While, Umar Dzambekov may be able to stop the usually durable Zach Parker.
Rounding off the Billam-Smith vs Clarke preview, Vinnie Kemp can outpoint Liam McElhinney on his debut at middleweight. Meanwhile, Masood Abdulah can do the same against Adan Palma in their featherweight bout.
