Former sparring companions Lawrence Okolie and Chris Billam-Smith will meet in a world-title combat this weekend.
Okolie enters Billam-Smith’s hometown of Bournemouth with the WBO cruiserweight belt and an unbeaten document, however the challenger can be buoyed by nice help at Vitality Stadium – residence to his beloved AFC Bournemouth.
In his most up-to-date combat, Okolie outpointed David Light in March, with the crushed New Zealander struggling a ‘mild stroke’ however anticipated to make a ‘full recovery’. Meanwhile, Billam-Smith produced a knockout-of-the-year contender in opposition to Armend Xhoxhaj in December.
Okolie (19-0, 14 KOs) stated of Billam-Smith (17-1, 12 KOs) this week: “Chris, I love you, but I have to get the KO in this one.”
Here’s all you might want to know.
When is it?
The combat will happen at Vitality Stadium, residence to Premier League facet AFC Bournemouth, on Saturday 27 May.
The essential card is ready to start at 7pm BST (11am PT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET), with ring walks for the principle occasion anticipated at roughly 10pm BST (3pm PT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET).
How can I watch it?
The occasion will air reside on Sky Sports within the UK, with the broadcaster’s web site and Sky Go app additionally streaming the fights.
No US broadcaster has but been confirmed for the occasion.
Odds
Okolie – 2/7
Billam-Smith – 11/4
Draw – 14/1
Full odds through Betway.
Full card (topic to vary)
Lawrence Okolie (C) vs Chris Billam-Smith (WBO cruiserweight title)
Mikael Lawal (C) vs Isaac Chamberlain (British cruiserweight title)
Lee Cutler vs Stanley Stannard (super-welterweight)
Mace Ruegg vs Dean Dodge (super-featherweight)
Sam Eggington vs Joe Pigford (super-welterweight)
Michael McKinson vs TBA (welterweight)
Tommy Welch vs TBA (heavyweight)
Karriss Artingsall vs. Jade Taylor (featherweight)
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Source: www.impartial.co.uk