Billam-Smith Sets Sights on Opetaia After Joining Zuffa

Following his signing with Zuffa Boxing, Chris Billam-Smith has expressed his desire to face Jai Opetaia, aiming to solidify his position as the world's best. Billam-Smith, a former WBO cruiserweight champion, will now have his fights broadcast live on Sky Sports. His tenure as WBO champion lasted from May 2023 to November 2024, with a loss to Gilberto Ramirez, but he rebounded with a win over Brandon Glanton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Opetaia, also a Zuffa fighter, recently became the inaugural Zuffa world cruiserweight champion with a unanimous decision win over Glanton. Billam-Smith emphasized that his signing with Zuffa was motivated by the prospect of high-profile fights, including a potential matchup against Opetaia. With a multi-fight deal in place, Billam-Smith is eager to return to the ring after a year-long absence and prove his status as the world's best cruiserweight.