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 champion, is set to fight live on Sky Sports after inking a deal with Zuffa. His last bout was a victory over Brandon Glanton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Opetaia, also a Zuffa fighter, recently became the inaugural Zuffa world cruiserweight champion with a win over Glanton.
Billam-Smith is eager to take on the biggest names in the cruiserweight division, and a fight against Opetaia is high on his list. With the support of Zuffa, Billam-Smith is confident that he can prove his status as the world's best by defeating top opponents. After a year-long hiatus from the ring, Billam-Smith has been in training camp since January and is looking to announce his next fight soon, with the goal of competing in the UK and potentially in his hometown of Bournemouth.