Ryan Rozicki and Chris Billam‑Smith met at the Sky Sports studios Tuesday for the latest edition of The Gloves Are Off, a preview ahead of their June 6 showdown. Both fighters used the segment to size each other up, with Rozicki probing for any tell‑tale scar that might hint at a vulnerable side. The fight will air live on Sky Sports, with streaming available through NOW.

Rozicki, a Canadian puncher making his UK debut, boasts twenty knockouts in twenty‑one pro wins and says he studies an opponent’s facial structure before a fight. Billam‑Smith, dubbed the “Gentleman,” remains calm until the bell and dismisses trash‑talk as a sign of insecurity. He also warned that opponents who trash‑talk often mask their own doubts. Both claim the bout will be a brutal, fire‑fight.

The clash will headline the Bournemouth International Centre card, with Jack Massey versus Cheavon Clarke on the undercard. Sky Sports will broadcast the event live, marking Zuffa Boxing’s first UK showcase. Billam‑Smith believes Rozicki’s only path to victory lies in forcing him to overextend and expose his defense. With Rozicki’s power and Billam‑Smith’s disciplined approach, the fight promises a decisive outcome rather than a tactical stalemate.