Billam-Smith vs. Glanton: Key Stats from the Opening Battle in London

On April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom, a cruiserweight clash (limit: 90.7 kg) took place between 34-year-old British former champion Chris Billam-Smith (21-2, 13 KOs) and 33-year-old American Brandon Glanton (20-3, 17 KOs).

The fight ended with Chris Billam-Smith winning by unanimous decision, with scores of 116-113 and twice 116-112 in favor of the Brit.

This was Billam-Smith’s first appearance since his loss in a unification bout against Gilberto Ramirez. Glanton, on the other hand, entered the ring riding a streak of three consecutive stoppage victories.

Billam-Smith threw 100 more punches (667 compared to 560) and landed more power shots (171 vs. 124). Despite having a slightly lower overall accuracy rate (29.2% against 30.7%), the Brit was significantly more effective with power punches (40% compared to 32.5%).

Glanton, meanwhile, was more accurate with his jab work (26.8% vs 10%).

Billam-Smith vs. Glanton Fight Statistics:

Total punches (thrown/landed): 667 (195) vs 560 (172)

Overall accuracy: 29.2% vs 30.7%

Jabs (thrown/landed): 240 (24) vs 179 (48)

Jab accuracy: 10% vs 26.8%

Power punches (thrown/landed): 427 (171) vs 381 (124)

Power punch accuracy: 40% vs 32.5%

Head punches landed: 127 vs 125

Body punches landed: 68 vs 47

Best round by landing percentage: Round 5 (39.7%) vs Round 3 (48.3%)

Worst round by landing percentage: Round 10 (21.8%) vs Round 8 (18.8%)

More detailed fight statistics are available via the link.