Chris Billam-Smith (16-1-0, 11 KOs) is back in the ring, taking on dangerous Albanian fighter Armend “The Bombardier” Xhoxhaj (14-2-0, 7 KOs) at Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth, England.
The 28-year-old Albanian Armend Xhoxhaj, known as “The Bombardier”, defeated Roman Fress back in May to claim the WBO Intercontinental cruiserweight belt. He heads to the South Coast looking to celebrate another major upset.
Billam-Smith last fought in July when he defeated Isaac Chamberlain by a unanimous points decision. Former Commonwealth champion aka “The Gentleman” is primed for his next outing and looking towards a world title shot in 2023.
"I can't wait to get back to Bournemouth in front of the best atmosphere in the country," Billam-Smith said."The last time out was nothing short of incredible: the fight itself, the atmosphere, the occasion. This is the last step before the world title. I will put on a world-class performance worthy of that chance and the phenomenal support."
In the co-main event, British super light-heavyweight champion Dan Azeez (17-0, 11 KO) defending his title against Liverpool’s Rocky Fielding (30-2, 18 KO).
Boxxer fight card live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland. International live stream is expected on FITE.
Main card:
▪️Chris Billam-Smith vs. Armend Xhoxhaj, 12 rounds, cruiserweight ▪️Dan Azeez vs. Rocky Fielding, 12 rounds, light heavyweight, for Azeez’s British title ▪️Caroline Dubois vs. Sofia Rodriguez, 6 rounds, lightweight ▪️Steve Robinson vs. Nick Campbell, 8 rounds, heavyweight ▪️Cori Gibbs vs. Jimmy First, 8 rounds, super lightweight
Undercard:
▪️Lee Cutler vs. Joel Julio, 6 rounds, super welterweight ▪️Michael McKinson vs. Roberto Arriaza, 8 rounds, welterweight ▪️Harvey Lambert vs. Sebastian Wojtan, 4 rounds, super welterweight ▪️Mace Ruegg vs. Jahfibus Faure, 4 rounds, junior lightweight
