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Richard Riakporhe questions Lawrence Okolie and ‘ready to dance’ for WBO title

Okolie lost his cruiserweight belt last month to Chris Billam-Smith.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Chris Billam-Smith: ‘Mum is unwell, I missed my son’s birthday – there were so many reasons to win’

Interview: The cruiserweight dethroned Lawrence Okolie to become world champion at the home of his beloved AFC Bournemouth in May

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Chris Billam-Smith now eyeing Las Vegas dream after win over Lawrence Okolie

Chris Billam-Smith was too good for Lawrence Okolie after a difficult week and is now looking towards his next move - which will hopefully end in Las Vegas

Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2023

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How a unique night of action could lay groundwork for future super-fight

Leigh Wood and Chris Billam-Smith emerged victorious from massive battles in the north and south of England this weekend

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Fans rage over controversial scorecard for Chris Billam-Smith vs Lawrence Okolie fight

Billam-Smith knocked down Okolie three times in their fight and the former champion was also deducted two points, but one judge still scored the world title clash a draw

Daily Mirror · May 28, 2023

Leigh Wood and Chris Billam-Smith win world titles with victories over familiar foes

Wood avenged a knockout by Mauricio Lara to reclaim his featherweight belt, while Billam-Smith beat ex-sparring partner Lawrence Okolie

The Independent UK · May 27, 2023

Chris Billam-Smith reveals he was ‘sick in bed’ ahead of world title victory over Lawrence Okolie

Chris Billam-Smith revealed he was “sick in bed” for much of fight week leading up to his world-title victory over Lawrence Okolie.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2023

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Chris Billam-Smith takes Lawrence Okolie’s WBO world title with scrappy points win in Bournemouth

Okolie had two points deducted for holding and was dropped three times at the Vitality Stadium

Evening Standard · May 27, 2023

Chris Billam-Smith drops Lawrence Okolie three times en-route to scrappy title win

Cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie travelled to his former stablemate's home turf in Bournemouth, as he put his WBO crown on the line against Chris Billam-Smith at the Vitality Stadium

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2023

Okolie vs Billam-Smith LIVE! Boxing result, fight stream, latest updates and reaction after scrappy title bout

Okolie vs Billam-Smith LIVE!

Evening Standard · May 27, 2023

Okolie vs Billam-Smith live stream: How to watch fight online and on TV tonight

All you need to know as the former sparring partners clash at AFC Bournemouth’s ground

The Independent UK · May 27, 2023

What time is Chris Billam Smith vs Lawrence Okolie? UK start time, ring walks, live stream

Okolie and Billam-Smith were once training partners, but have since gone their separate ways - reunited solely for the purpose of a cruiserweight world title fight

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2023

Boxing tonight: TV channels, live streams, start times and fight cards

There will be three huge world-title fights to choose from on domestic shores tonight with Michael Conlan and Leigh Wood in action before Lawrence Okolie and Chris Billam-Smith meet in Bournemouth

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2023

How to watch Okolie vs Billam-Smith: TV channel and live stream for boxing tonight

Lawrence Okolie takes on Chris Billam-Smith in a huge outdoor stadium fight in Bournemouth this evening.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2023

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Daily Mirror · May 26, 2023

Chris Billam-Smith can complete Cinderella story by following Lawrence Okolie plan

Lawrence Okolie goes into Saturday night's fight as the favourite, but Chris Billam-Smith's entire career has been about upsetting the odds - he can do it again this weekend

Belfast Live · May 26, 2023

Conlan vs Lopez: Three world title fights on same night 'a disaster for boxing'

Michael Conlan fights Luis Alberto Lopez on the same night as Leigh Wood vs Mauricio Lara and Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith

Evening Standard · May 25, 2023

Lawrence Okolie searching for ‘statement’ win against hometown hero Chris Billam-Smith in Bournemouth

‘The Sauce’ puts WBO cruiserweight title on the line at the Vitality Stadium

Manchester Evening News · May 25, 2023

When is Luis Alberto Lopez vs Michael Conlan? Tv channel, start time and full undercard

Luis Alberto Lopez will de defendeing his IBF Featherweight title against Michael Conlan in Belfast this weekend

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Manchester Evening News · May 25, 2023

When is Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith fight? UK start time, TV channel and full undercard

Larence Okolie will be defending his WBO Cruiserweight title against Chris Billam-Smith at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth on Saturday

Evening Standard · May 23, 2023

Okolie vs Billam-Smith: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction, ring walks tonight

Lawrence Okolie defends his cruiserweight title against Chris Billam-Smith tonight on a mammoth evening for British boxing.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Okolie vs Billam-Smith live stream: How to watch fight online and on TV this weekend

All you need to know as the former sparring partners clash at AFC Bournemouth’s ground

The Independent UK · May 22, 2023

Okolie vs Billam-Smith time: When does fight start in UK and US tonight?

All you need to know as the former sparring partners clash at AFC Bournemouth’s ground

Daily Mirror · May 3, 2023

Richard Riakporhe explains why he rejected Chris-Billam Smith rematch offer

Chris Billam-Smith claimed that Richard Riakporhe turned down the opportunity for the pair to rematch in Bournemouth, which has seen him instead receive a world title shot against ex-stablemate Lawrence Okolie

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023

Chris Billam-Smith doubts Richard Riakporhe will accept rematch amid venue doubts

Chris Billam-Smith will finally get his shot at a world title against Lawrence Okolie next month, and has revealed he did not consider a fight with Richard Riakporhe after he turned down the fight in December

Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023

Lawrence Okolie to defend world title against Chris Billam-Smith in stadium fight

WBO cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie will take on former training stablemate Chris Billam-Smith in an all-British clash on the south coast at the Vitality Stadium in his rival's home territory Bournemouth

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