Ahead of the Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith bout this weekend, boxing fans want to know if there are any world title belts on the line. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the Okolie vs Billam-Smith fight, including which world cruiserweight title is at stake on fight night.
What Belts Are On The Line In The Okolie vs Billam-Smith Fight?
One of the biggest fights of the year goes down in the cruiserweight division this weekend as Chris Billam-Smith challenges Lawrence Okolie for his world title in his home city of Bournemouth. The bout headlines this stellar card at the Vitality Stadium, with the main event expected to be at approximately 10pm for UK boxing fans.
Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith is one of three world title fights on May 27th in the UK. The WBO World Cruiserweight Title is on the line for Okolie vs Billam-Smith. This means that the winner of the Okolie vs Billam-Smith fight in Bournemouth will leave the ring with a world title belt around their waist.
Saturday night will be Chris Billam-Smith’s first attempt at becoming world champion. Having previously won the Commonwealth, British and European titles at 200-pounds, it’s fair to say that ‘The Gentleman’ more than deserves his shot at world honours this weekend.
For the reigning champion, this is the fourth defence of his world crown. He of course won the belt back in March 2021, defeating Krzysztof Glowacki via sixth round knockout in London. This means that this Saturday with be Okolie’s fifth world title fight, meanwhile it is Billam-Smith’s maiden shot at world glory.
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The winner of this fight at the weekend will have bragging rights and will solidify himself as one of the best fighters in the cruiserweight division. Should Chris Billam-Smith win, he will become world champion for the very first time. Should it be ‘The Sauce’ who is victorious, he will cement himself as the single best cruiserweight on the planet.
Depending on who wins Okolie vs Billam-Smith, there could be some enormous fights on the horizon for both fighters. If it is the hometown hero, CBS, who wins, he could well fight again before the year is out. A potential unification with the likes of Jai Opetaia or Arsen Goulamirian could well be on the cards if ‘The Gentleman’ was to beat Okolie this weekend.
On the other hand, if Lawrence Okolie wins this weekend, he could have some absolutely massive fights on the horizon. Should he claim his 20th professional boxing win, he could be in line for some huge unifications in the next 12 to 18 months. A fight with any of the other champions could be next. Badou Jack, Goulamirian or Opetaia simply has to be next for ‘The Sauce’ if he is to beat Billam-Smith on Saturday night.
Another fight that could be next for Okolie is the all-British showdown with rival Richard Riakporhe. The pair had a bust-up at a cinema a few months back at a showing of Creed III, with fans speculating that the pair could well meet in the ring in the not so distant future. What a fight that could potentially be!
Huge ramifications for the cruiserweight division on May 27th from the south coast as Okolie vs Billam-Smith takes centre stage.
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As of today for the main event, Lawrence Okolie is the 2/7 favourite to win the fight with the best UK sports betting sites. However, a lot of people will fancy the chances of the hometown here, Chris Billam-Smith, as the betting underdog in this fight. He is currently priced around 11/4 with the best online gambling sites to become world champion this weekend at the Vitality Stadium down on the south coast.
What a fight we have on our hands from Bournemouth on Saturday night. Finger’s crossed the fight lives up to all the hype!
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Lawrence Okolie Vs Chris Billam-Smith – Fight Info
- 🥊 Boxing Match: Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith
- 📊 Records: Lawrence Okolie (19-0, 14 KO’s) | Chris Billam-Smith (17-1, 12 KO’s)
- 📅 Date: Saturday, 27th May 2023
- 🕛 Main Event Time: Approx. 10.30pm BST
- 🏆 Title: WBO World Cruiserweight Title
- 📺 TV Channel: UK: Sky Sports
- 🏟 Venue: Vitality Stadium | Bournemouth, England, UK
- 🎲 Fight Odds: Okolie 2/7 | Billam-Smith 11/4
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