By Declan Taylor JAI OPETAIA has warned Chris Billam-Smith to be wary of ‘old bull’ Mateusz Masternak – and hopes to fight the winner in February. Opetaia is currently in Australia preparing for his December 23 world title defense against Ellis Zorro in Riyadh. But the IBF champion will be keeping a close eye on … Read more
By Chris Billam-Smith MOST people are expecting me to just turn up on Sunday night and win. Luckily, I don’t listen to most people. I listen to about four people’s opinions in boxing and they are the only people that matter – maybe five if you include my own. For me, Mateusz Masternak is my … Read more
CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH says he doesn’t want to be “a flash in the pan” ahead of the first defence of his WBO cruiserweight belt. The 33-year-old will be on home turf again when he fights Polish veteran Mateusz Masternak on Sunday December 10 at the Bournemouth International Centre. Billam-Smith, now ranked second only to world champion … Read more
CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH will make the first defence of his WBO cruiserweight title on Sunday, December 10 in Bournemouth. Standing across from him will be veteran Mateusz Masternak, 47-5 (31), who will be stepping onto Billam-Smith’s home turf inside the Bournemouth International Centre having had his last six fights in his native Poland. Billam-Smith, 33, won … Read more
