Chris Billam-Smith vs Ryan Rozicki: When is the fight, how to watch it, and what’s at stake in the cruiserweight championship on Sky Sports | Debate News
What you need to know ahead of Saturday’s cruiserweight clash between Chris Billam-Smith and Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports.
Local hero Billam-Smith takes on Canada’s Rozicki to round out an exciting card at the Bournemouth International Centre, in Zuffa Boxing’s first UK show.
The former WBO champion, Billam-Smith and Rozicki, have shown their strength in brutal fights and neither will want to relieve themselves, with the winner likely to set up a big-name fight.
When is Billam-Smith vs Rozicki?
Billiam-Smith and Rozicki will clash this Saturday, June 6, live on Sky Sports.
Live coverage of the packed bill in Bournemouth starts at 7pm and will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action and Sky One.
Where is the Billiam-Smith vs Rozicki fight?
The Bournemouth International Center has hosted some exciting boxing events and a packed crowd is expected this weekend to cheer on the home favorite.
Billam-Smith has fought at the venue three times, defeating Isaac Chamberlain and Armend Xhoxhaj there in 2022 before beating Mateusz Masternak the following December.
When is the ring walk?
Billam-Smith and Rozicki will go to the ring between 9pm and 10.20pm, depending on the results of other fights on the undercard.
What are their weights?
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Billam-Smith and Rozicki weigh in ahead of the cruiserweight world title fight
Rozicki and Billam-Smith both came in at the required 200lb cruiserweight rating.
Rozicki accused Billam-Smith of “magic on the scales”, saying he weighed 201lbs and then went down to the required 200 and that he looked “ugly” and must have had trouble cutting.
He then added that he and his team may look to oppose these incidents. However, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) later officially ruled that the weight was correct and therefore the protest would not take place.
Who else owes Billiam-Smith vs Rozicki?
Jack Massey has been a world title challenger
In the main tournament of the support, the former challenger for the world title Jack Massey it takes Cheavon Clarke in the main cruiserweight tournament. The winner will remain in contention for the main title, while the loser must consider his future plans.
The Bournemouth fighter Lee Cutler will be determined to bring some early success to support Dorset as the former English champions take on Bristol Aaron Sutton.
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Great action from the contender for the fight of the year between Stephen McKenna and Joe Laws
Stephen McKennaan exciting Irish opponent, he can show off his do-it-all style when he goes up against the American Casey James Streeter.
Sam Hickey are tipped as future Scottish champions and will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run against Birmingham. Todd Tompkins.
How do I view the entire subcard?
You can watch the previous fights via live streaming on the Sky Sports website and app and the Sky Sports Boxing YouTube page, from 5pm on Saturday.
Ukrainian heavyweight Ivan Dychko will face Britain Harvey Dykeswhile the undefeated duo of Leon Hughes again Alex Macmillan they also work.
The broadcast times are as follows:
5.01pm: Alex Macmillan vs Tyler Rivers
17.33pm: Leon Hughes vs Mario Vergiev
6.05pm: Harvey Dykes vs Ivan Dychko
The main event kicks off at 7pm, live on Sky Sports Action and Main Event:
7.10pm: Sam Hickey vs Todd Tompkins
7.24pm: Stephen McKenna vs Casey James Streeter
7.38pm: Lee Cutler vs Aaron Sutton
7.53pm: Jack Massey vs Cheavon Clarke
9pm: Chris Billam-Smith vs Ryan Rozicki
Billam-Smith vs Rozicki – fighter records and statistics
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Billam-Smith defended his WBO cruiserweight world title against Richard Riakporhe with a unanimous decision victory at Selhurst Park.
Billam-Smith holds a record of 21 wins, 13 starts, and two losses. He avenged his first loss to Richard Riakporhe with a points victory in 2024, and his second loss came in a world title unification fight against Gilberto Ramirez of Mexico later that year.
Rozicki holds a devastating record of 21 wins, 20 stoppages, and a lone loss to Oscar Rivas while campaigning at heavyweight in 2021.
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Watch Rozicki’s explosive tackle ahead of Bournemouth’s clash with Billam-Smith
He was held to a tie with Yamil Alberto Peralta in 2024 after beating the Argentine by split decision in 2022.
Who will the winner face next?
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Billam-Smith insists the fight with Jai Opetaia is ‘definitely going to happen’ and says it is a big factor in his decision to sign with Zuffa.
Jai Opetaia, who is also promoted by Zuffa Boxing, is expected to be the winner of Billam-Smith vs Rozicki.
The undefeated Australian is ranked No. 1 in the cruiserweight division and should take the world title again when he shares the ring with Billam-Smith or Rozicki.
Watch Zuffa Boxing 07 this Saturday live on Sky Sports, and eearly coverage airs from 5pm before the game live on Sky Sports Action, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky One from 7pm. Get Sky Sports or broadcast boxing without a contract
