Jai Opetaia Calls Out Chris Billam-Smith For Cruiserweight Unification

ByMatchroom Boxing 25/07/2024

Feared IBF and Ring Magazine Cruiserweight King Jai Opetaia believes WBO Champ Chris Billam-Smith is running from a potential unification showdown…

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