Following his recent 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 world champion, is eager to return to the ring after a year-long absence and prove his skills live on Sky Sports.
His signing with Zuffa has opened up opportunities for high-profile bouts, including a potential match against Opetaia, who recently became the inaugural Zuffa world cruiserweight champion. Billam-Smith believes that fighting under the same promoter as Opetaia will make their encounter inevitable.
He has been training since January and is looking forward to an imminent fight announcement, with the goal of competing in the UK and eventually in his hometown of Bournemouth. With a multi-fight deal in place, Billam-Smith is determined to use Zuffa's support to demonstrate his superiority in the cruiserweight division by defeating the best opponents, starting with Opetaia.