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Massey seeks revenge over Billam-Smith with Clarke clash looming

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Jack Massey wants to settle an old score with Chris Billam-Smith, nine years after their amateur encounter. Back in 2013, Massey defeated Billam-Smith to claim the ABA national amateur championships in Houghton-le-Spring, but their professional careers have taken different paths since then.

Chris Billam-Smith became a former British, European and world champion, while Massey won the European title and challenged for world honours. Both fighters now operate under the same promotional umbrella, making potential matchups easier to arrange. Massey fights Tokyo Olympian Cheavon Clarke this Saturday on Billam-Smith's undercard, live on Sky Sports.

Massey, ranked No 2 in Britain, faces No 3 Clarke in what he calls a genuine domestic clash. Despite Clarke never being stopped professionally, Massey spotted weaknesses and remains confident about the tactical approach. He won't chase a knockout but trusts it will come naturally through timing and speed.

The cruiserweight division finally gets deserved attention with two compelling matchups on the same card. Massey believes fighters have been avoiding each other, hiding the division's true explosiveness. Saturday's action should remind fans why cruiserweights are essentially fast heavyweights.