Billam-Smith Sets Sights on Opetaia After Joining Zuffa

Following his recent signing with Zuffa Boxing, Chris Billam-Smith has expressed his desire to face Jai Opetaia in a bid to solidify his position as the world's best. Billam-Smith, who previously held the WBO cruiserweight title from May 2023 to November 2024, is eager to prove his worth after a victory over Brandon Glanton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. With both fighters now under the same promoter, a highly anticipated matchup is on the horizon. Billam-Smith emphasized that his decision to join Zuffa was largely driven by the prospect of facing top-tier opponents like Opetaia, who recently became the inaugural Zuffa world cruiserweight champion. Having been out of the ring for over a year, Billam-Smith is keen to return to action and has been in a training camp since January, with a fight announcement expected soon.