Billam Smith vs Riakporhe Live Stream
Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe: A Battle for Cruiserweight Supremacy
Chris Billam-Smith defends his WBO World Cruiserweight Title against mandatory challenger Richard Riakporhe on Saturday, June 15th at Selhurst Park in London
An all-British cruiserweight encounter that will contest the WBO title has been announced, with reigning WBO 200-pound champ Chris Billam-Smith to make the second defense of his belt against the only man to have beaten him at the pro level, this being the undefeated Richard Riakporhe. The fight will take place on Saturday June 15th at Selhurst Park, the home of Crystal Palace F.C, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.
“That’s a fight that both parties have signed to fight,” Shalom said to Sky Sports, who will televise the fight. “It’s a mandatory fight, and it’s guaranteed to happen next. Another huge fight in British boxing.”
This one will almost certainly prove entertaining. Billam-Smith, who suffered a cut in his last fight, this a stoppage win over Mateusz Maternak last month, and is healing up, he won the WBO title with a close decision win over Lawrence Okolie back in May of last year. It was in July of 2019 when Billam-Smith lost a split decision to Riakporhe, this in his tenth pro fight. Billam-Smith has come on a lot since then, and he is anxious to wipe away the sole blot on his 19-1(13) record.
Fight Preview
Chris Billam-Smith, the hard-hitting cruiserweight contender, will take on the formidable Richard Riakporhe in a high-stakes matchup. Billam-Smith, known for his aggressive style and devastating punches, will look to assert his dominance early in the fight. However, Riakporhe, with his strength and resilience, poses a significant challenge to Billam-Smith’s title aspirations. Expect fireworks inside the ring as these two warriors go head-to-head for cruiserweight supremacy.
Fight Card Details
- Event: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe
- Date: Saturday 06.15.2024
- Venue: Selhurst Park
- Time: 02:00 PM ET
- Live Stream: NBC Sports