Billam-Smith Sets Sights on Opetaia After Zuffa Signing

Following his signing with Zuffa Boxing, Chris Billam-Smith has expressed his desire to face Jai Opetaia, citing his goal to prove himself as the world's best boxer. Billam-Smith, who previously held the WBO cruiserweight title from May 2023 to November 2024, aims to make a statement by defeating Opetaia, the newly crowned Zuffa world cruiserweight champion. Having recently defeated Zuffa stablemate Brandon Glanton, Billam-Smith believes a fight against Opetaia is inevitable, given their shared promoter and status as top names in the cruiserweight division. With a multi-fight deal in place, Billam-Smith is eager to return to the ring after a year-long absence and is targeting a fight announcement soon, with the ultimate goal of facing Opetaia and solidifying his position as the world's best boxer.