Chris Billam-Smith has never been dropped or stopped before, but Cheavon Clarke believes he can be the first. The former world champion faces Clarke at the Copper Box Arena in London on Saturday night live on Sky Sports. Clarke, nicknamed 'C4', is known as an explosive puncher and thinks he possesses the power to end Billam-Smith's unbeaten record. 'I think through my career where I've done things to fighters that's never been done before,' Clarke told Sky Sports.
Billam-Smith, who has sparred and boxed Clarke as an amateur, acknowledges the danger his opponent poses. 'I know how good Chev is and I know how good he can be,' Billam-Smith said. Clarke objects to the underdog tag, calling it 'incredibly arrogant or incredibly ignorant to count me out.' The fight is part of Zuffa Boxing 12. Winning would open doors to massive cruiserweight matchups.
Billam-Smith aims to reclaim a world belt, but a defeat could end those hopes. 'Every fight's a must win, especially against Chev,' he said. 'I'm already world class. But this will put more eyes on Chev Clarke.' The former champion wants to finally get one over Clarke to heal a past heartbreak. 'It's nice that I get the opportunity to do and go back to that,' he said.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing