Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe 2: Start time and how to watch fight tonight
Billam-Smith aims to avenge the sole loss of his pro career – and this time, his world title is on the line
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Your support makes all the difference.Chris Billam-Smith is out to avenge the sole loss of his professional career this evening, as he defends the WBO cruiserweight title against Richard Riakporhe.
Riakporhe defeated his fellow Briton via split decision in 2019, and he has stayed unbeaten in the years since. Billam-Smith, meanwhile, bounced back well, winning 10 straight fights and securing a world title.
Billam-Smith, 33, won that belt with an emphatic decision victory over Lawrence Okolie last May, at the home ground of his beloved AFC Bournemouth. Now it is Riakporhe’s turn, as the 34-year-old faces Billam-Smith at Selhurst Park, where the challenger’s team Crystal Palace play.
On the undercard, viral sensation Ben Whittaker looks to stay unbeaten as a pro, following his silver-medal run for Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics.
Here’s all you need to know.
When is the fight?
Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe 2 will take place on Saturday 15 June at London’s Selhurst Park – home to Premier League club Crystal Palace.
The main card is due to begin at 7pm BST (11am PT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET), with main-event ring walks expected at around 10pm BST (2pm PT / 4pm CT / 5pm ET).
How can I watch it?
The fight will air live on Sky Sports in the UK. Viewers can also access the channel through NOW TV.
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Odds
Billam-Smith – 2/1
Riakporhe – 2/5
Draw – 14/1
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Full card (subject to change)
Chris Billam-Smith (C) vs Richard Riakporhe 2 (WBO cruiserweight title)
Isaac Chamberlain vs Jack Massey (vacant European cruiserweight title)
Ben Whittaker vs Eworitse Ezra Arenyeka (vacant IBF International light-heavyweight title)
Dan Azeez vs Hrvoje Sep (light-heavyweight)
Francesca Hennessy vs Dorota Norek (women’s bantamweight)
Deevorn Miller vs Edwin Mosquera (cruiserweight)
Mitchell Frearson vs TBA (middleweight)
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