In the spring in England, the WBO world heavyweight champion Chris Billam-Smith (19-1, 13 KO) will fight against Richard Riakpo (17-0, 13 KOs). A few weeks ago, Riakpo was recognized as the official challenger for the World Boxing Organization belt.
Chris Billam-Smith (19-1, 13 KO) won by technical knockout Mateusha Masternak (47-6, 31 KOs) and defended the WBO heavyweight world title. After the fight in Bournemouth, the Briton assessed his fight against the Pole.
WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith (19-1, 13 KOs) retained his title with an eighth-round TKO win Mateusha Masternak (47-6, 31 KOs) on Sunday at the Bournemouth International Centre, England.
Chris Billam-Smith (18-1, 12 KOs) and Mateusz Masternak (47-5, 21 KOs) made the cruiserweight limit at the official weigh-in ceremony ahead of the Boxxer evening in Bournemouth, England. The Englishman weighed in at 90.2 kg, and the Pole at 89.8 kg. At stake in the fight will be the WBO world title owned by Bill-Smith.
WBO world heavyweight champion Chris Billam-Smith (18-1, 12 KOs) referred to the information that appeared in the media about a possible fight with Mateusz Masternak (47-5, 31 KOs). According to unofficial data, the fight may take place in mid-October in England.