Chris Billam‑Smith returns to the ring after a 14‑month hiatus to headline Zuffa Boxing 07 at the Bournemouth International Centre. The 35‑year‑old former WBO cruiserweight champion will face Canada’s hard‑hitting Ryan Rozicki in a 10‑round bout, marking his first hometown appearance since 2023 and the promotion’s inaugural numbered event outside the United States. The fight streams live on Sky Sports from 5 pm, main action at 7 pm.

Billam‑Smith calls the extra family time a luxury, shaving off a barber visit and tucking his two young sons into bed before training. Staying in a nearby hotel, he still carves out evenings with wife Mia, Frank and Bear, describing the moments as a needed switch‑off from the mounting pressure of fighting in front of a passionate Bournemouth crowd.

The Englishman previously beat Mateusz Masternak at the same venue and defended his WBO title against Richard Riakporhe last summer. After a unanimous decision win over Brandon Glanton in April, he says he has visualised every scenario and expects to outpoint Rozicki, whose knockout‑only record offers little doubt. Billam‑Smith aims to prove the Bournemouth crowd he belongs back on top.