Chris Billam-Smith’s world light-weight title unification struggle with Gilberto Ramirez will likely be dwell on Sky Sports activities this Saturday.
WBO champion Britain’s Billam Smith will tackle WBA champion Ramirez in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a big heavyweight bout that can air dwell from 5 p.m. Sky Sports activities Portfolio.
“Zurdo” Ramirez is a formidable opponent. He’s the primary Mexican to turn into world champion at tremendous middleweight and light-weight and hopes to take over the 200-pound division.
He solely misplaced as soon as in his profession, to the good mild heavyweight Dmitry Bivol.
However Billam-Smith himself has a wealthy historical past. Most not too long ago, he avenged his solely earlier defeat in a profitable protection of world champion Richard Riakporhe.
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It was Billham-Smith’s third consecutive world title win.
“It was an thrilling unification battle in opposition to somebody Bivol had overwhelmed earlier than,” Bivol stated.
“It is a very robust take a look at and will probably be an honor for me to be the unified champion.”
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Ramirez stated: “I am excited to have this struggle with Chris Billam-Smith. It has been a very long time coming and I am wanting ahead to turning into a unified champion at this stage.
“I’ve at all times stated that is my division and I’m delighted to have the chance to showcase my abilities on a worldwide stage in Riyadh.
“It’s actually an honor to be a Mexican fighter and showcase what true Mexican boxing is all about whereas bringing my tradition to a worldwide viewers.”
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