Zuffa Boxing 12 live results, round-by-round updates, ring walks for Chris Billam-Smith vs. Chev Clarke
Cheavon Clarke defeated Chris Billam-Smith via a seventh-round TKO at Zuffa Boxing 12 in London. This victory marks Clarke's third win over Billam-Smith and positions him for potential future title contention.
Why it matters
The result significantly shifts the landscape of the cruiserweight boxing division and impacts the career trajectories of both athletes.
The third time wasn't the charm for Chris Billam-Smith. After suffering two defeats to Cheavon Clarke on the amateur circuit, Billam-Smith attempted to get one back against his English countryman in the paid ranks Saturday at Zuffa Boxing 12. But instead, Clarke made it a hat-trick of wins over the former WBO cruiserweight world champion.Clarke upset Billam-Smith by seventh-round TKO in Saturday's main event at the Copper Box in London.After landing his overhand right all night, Clarke (13-2, 10 KOs) found a home for the right over the top once again at the beginning of Round 7 — and this time, Billam-Smith (22-3, 14 KOs) touched the canvas.Billam-Smith rose to his feet, but he remained on unsteady legs, and Clarke sent him back down with a sustained attack.
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