Billam‑Smith faces Clarke in cruiserweight showdown at London’s Copper Box
The Zuffa Boxing 12 main event is set for 7 Nov at the Copper Box Arena in London, where Chris Billam‑Smith (22‑2, 14 KOs) will meet Cheavon Clarke (12‑2, 9 KOs) in a 10‑round cruiserweight bout. The fight will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and streamed at no extra charge for Paramount+ subscribers in the United States and Canada. Both fighters discussed their preparations in a pre‑fight face‑off, with Billam‑Smith citing his experience and Clarke highlighting his record against hard‑punching opponents. The co‑main card features Denzel Bentley versus Shane Mosley Jr., and tickets are sold through Ticketmaster.
Key facts
- Billam‑Smith previously defeated Ryan Rozicki by corner stoppage after seven rounds in June.
- Clarke recovered from two knockdowns to stop Jack Massey in the seventh round on the same card.
- The event includes a middle‑weight bout between Denzel Bentley and Shane Mosley Jr.
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Why it matters
The bout pits a seasoned contender against a rising challenger, reviving a rivalry from a 2016 amateur final.
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