Chris Billam-Smith faces Ryan Rozicki in Bournemouth on June 6, with the Canadian warning his opponent that focusing on Jai Opetaia already represents a dangerous mistake. Rozicki, a fearsome puncher from Nova Scotia, told Sky Sports that Billam-Smith's declarations about future fights show he's looking past their bout.

Billam-Smith, a former WBO cruiserweight champion, has defended his approach, explaining that planning ahead is part of his psychology and keeps him motivated. The British fighter has previously won British, Commonwealth and European titles, and maintains that targeting Opetaia helps rather than hinders his preparation for Rozicki.

Rozicki maintains singular focus on the first round against Billam-Smith, declaring he'll "hit him until the fight's over." Billam-Smith counters that compartmentalizing his thinking allows him to train for future fights while maintaining focus on his immediate opponent. The cruiserweight clash airs live on Sky Sports with tickets available via BIC.co.uk and ZuffaBoxing.com.