Chris Billam-Smith v Isaac Chamberlain

[Master]

Chamberlain nearly stops Smith in the last round. Very exciting fight and both fighters have nothing left.

I have it 6-6.

i had chris by a round. very entertaining. isaac almost got chris at the end

The judges had it 9-3 so we were way off but the judges must have been swayed by the atmosphere which was intense for CBS. Very entertaining contest and Smith looked like he shot his load after only 3 rounds. He did well to keep up the pace and Chamberlain eyes were both swollen at the end. Tough fight for both.

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jai opetaia's promotor was there so chris could potentially be in the mix

[Master]

jai opetaia's promotor was there so chris could potentially be in the mix

That would be an easier fight for Jai. He has a broken jaw so it will not happen soon.

[Master]

Chris Billam-Smith triumphed over Isaac Chamberlain in a brutal 12-round battle to defend his European and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles in his Bournemouth hometown on Saturday.

It was a performance and an occasion that should move him into world title contention and set him up to challenge for a major belt in his next bout.

"100 per cent, especially with the opportunities we've got here," said BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom.

Dean Lonergan, the promoter of Jai Opetaia, the new IBF champion and current world-leading cruiserweight, was ringside at the Bournemouth International Centre to see the fight, with a view to matching the winner with his fighter.

"He [Opetaia] is the number one in the world, it's mental the opportunities that now lie ahead. I'm so excited for them," Billam-Smith said.

"The next fight is always the biggest in this sport," he told Sky Sports. "Every fight's a must-win and that's how I approach it. Every next fight is the biggest.

"That tonight was the pinnacle of my career so far but there's going to be even better nights ahead."

It was a thrilling bout fought in front of a raucous crowd. "That just blew my expectations. It blew the roof off. It was so loud in there. Honestly, it makes me emotional thinking about it," Billam-Smith said.

"It was so much more than I expected."

Chamberlain may have lost a unanimous points decision but he acquitted himself well as Billam-Smith put him under immense pressure.

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[TIC]

jai opetaia's promotor was there so chris could potentially be in the mix

That would be an easier fight for Jai. He has a broken jaw so it will not happen soon.

easier fight for jai than what? i think jai stays local next against someone like jason whateley or david light. i think jason whateley was in talks to face mateusz masternak, that might be an eliminator for mandatory

[Master]

jai opetaia's promotor was there so chris could potentially be in the mix

That would be an easier fight for Jai. He has a broken jaw so it will not happen soon.

easier fight for jai than what? i think jai stays local next against someone like jason whateley or david light. i think jason whateley was in talks to face mateusz masternak, that might be an eliminator for mandatory

Okolie and Riakporhe would beat Jai if given the chance.

[TIC]

jai opetaia's promotor was there so chris could potentially be in the mix

That would be an easier fight for Jai. He has a broken jaw so it will not happen soon.

easier fight for jai than what? i think jai stays local next against someone like jason whateley or david light. i think jason whateley was in talks to face mateusz masternak, that might be an eliminator for mandatory

Okolie and Riakporhe would beat Jai if given the chance.

no chance. i think jai beats them both

[Master]

jai opetaia's promotor was there so chris could potentially be in the mix

That would be an easier fight for Jai. He has a broken jaw so it will not happen soon.

easier fight for jai than what? i think jai stays local next against someone like jason whateley or david light. i think jason whateley was in talks to face mateusz masternak, that might be an eliminator for mandatory

Okolie and Riakporhe would beat Jai if given the chance.

no chance. i think jai beats them both

It would be great to see who is right if they do fight. It has to be soon as I think both Brits want to move to heavyweight.

[TIC]

jai opetaia's promotor was there so chris could potentially be in the mix

That would be an easier fight for Jai. He has a broken jaw so it will not happen soon.

easier fight for jai than what? i think jai stays local next against someone like jason whateley or david light. i think jason whateley was in talks to face mateusz masternak, that might be an eliminator for mandatory