Chris Billam-Smith welcomes Oleksandr Usyk's potential return to cruiserweight, though it may drop him in rankings. The former WBO champion sees Usyk's move as great for the division, calling him "the face of boxing" in terms of achievement.
Usyk would likely target David Benavidez, the current WBA and WBO titlist. If Benavidez fights Usyk, Jai Opetaia would need an opponent after his December bout with Deontay Wilder — creating an opening for Billam-Smith, who fights Cheavon Clarke this Saturday on Sky Sports.
Billam-Smith dreams of facing Usyk eventually: "Not next, maybe if he beats Benavidez, I beat Opetaia." Viddal Riley suggests Usyk's return is driven by ego and challenge, warning it could backfire as few greats look the same dropping back down in weight.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing