Best fights of Chris Billam-Smith
Over 9 years as a professional, Chris Billam-Smith has compiled a 22-2 (14) record, including twelve title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Chris Billam-Smith defeats Lawrence Okolie
On May 27, 2023 Chris Billam-Smith fought Lawrence Okolie for the WBO cruiserweight title. Billam-Smith was 32 years old with a record of 17-1, and Okolie was 30 with a record of 19-0. Billam-Smith was on a 8-fight winning streak and Okolie was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Billam-Smith won via majority decision. Crowned the new cruiserweight champion.
2. Chris Billam-Smith defeats Richard Riakporhe in their 2nd fight
On June 15, 2024 Chris Billam-Smith defended his WBO cruiserweight title against Richard Riakporhe. It was their second meeting. Billam-Smith was 33 years old with a record of 19-1, and Riakporhe was 34 with a record of 17-0. Billam-Smith was on a 10-fight winning streak and Riakporhe was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Billam-Smith won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Chris Billam-Smith stops Ryan Rozicki
On June 6, 2026 Chris Billam-Smith faced Ryan Rozicki in a cruiserweight bout. Billam-Smith was 35 years old with a record of 21-2, and Rozicki was 31 with a record of 21-1-1. Both Billam-Smith and Rozicki were coming off a win. Billam-Smith stopped Ryan Rozicki via retirement in the 7th round.
4. Chris Billam-Smith stops Mateusz Masternak
On December 10, 2023 Chris Billam-Smith defended his WBO cruiserweight title against Mateusz Masternak. Billam-Smith was 33 years old with a record of 18-1, and Masternak was 36 with a record of 47-5. Billam-Smith was on a 9-fight winning streak and Masternak was on a 6-fight winning streak. Billam-Smith stopped Mateusz Masternak via retirement in the 8th round. Defended the title.
5. Chris Billam-Smith defeats Isaac Chamberlain
On July 30, 2022 Chris Billam-Smith defended his European, Commonwealth, Commonwealth Boxing Council, and EBU European cruiserweight titles against Isaac Chamberlain. Billam-Smith was 31 years old with a record of 15-1, and Chamberlain was 28 with a record of 14-1. Billam-Smith was on a 6-fight winning streak and Chamberlain was on a 5-fight winning streak. Billam-Smith won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
6. Chris Billam-Smith loses to Gilberto Ramírez via unanimous decision
On November 16, 2024 Chris Billam-Smith, the WBO cruiserweight champion, met Gilberto Ramírez, the WBA (Super) cruiserweight champion, in a title unification fight. Billam-Smith was 34 years old with a record of 20-1, and Ramírez was 33 with a record of 46-1. Billam-Smith was on a 11-fight winning streak and Ramírez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Billam-Smith lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Ramírez.
7. Chris Billam-Smith defeats Brandon Glanton
On April 26, 2025 Chris Billam-Smith faced Brandon Glanton in a cruiserweight bout. Billam-Smith was 34 years old with a record of 20-2, and Glanton was 33 with a record of 20-2. Billam-Smith was coming off a loss, while Glanton was on a 3-fight winning streak. Billam-Smith won via unanimous decision.
8. Chris Billam-Smith KOs Nathan Thorley
On August 7, 2020 Chris Billam-Smith defended his Commonwealth and Commonwealth Boxing Council cruiserweight titles against Nathan Thorley. Billam-Smith was 30 years old with a record of 10-1, and Thorley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Billam-Smith was coming off a win. Billam-Smith stopped Nathan Thorley via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
9. Chris Billam-Smith KOs Craig Glover
On November 23, 2019 Chris Billam-Smith fought Craig Glover for the vacant Commonwealth and Commonwealth Boxing Council cruiserweight titles. Billam-Smith was 29 years old with a record of 9-1, and Glover was 0 with a record of 0-0. Billam-Smith was coming off a loss. Billam-Smith stopped Craig Glover via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant titles.
10. Chris Billam-Smith defeats Dylan Bregeon
On November 13, 2021 Chris Billam-Smith defended his European and EBU European cruiserweight titles against Dylan Bregeon. Billam-Smith was 31 years old with a record of 13-1, and Bregeon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Billam-Smith was on a 4-fight winning streak. Billam-Smith won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.