Billam-Smith vs. Riakporhe Fight Announced

An official announcement has been made for the bout between WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith (19-1, 13 KOs) and Richard Riakporhe (17-0, 13 KOs).

The event will take place on June 15 at Selhurst Park Stadium in London, United Kingdom. The event is organized by the promotional company Boxxer in collaboration with Crystal Palace Football Club, as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the team's move to Selhurst Park Stadium.

Chris Billam-Smith last entered the ring in December of the previous year against Polish fighter Mateusz Masternak (48-6, 32 KOs) and won after his opponent withdrew from continuing the fight. In November of the same year, Richard Riakporhe won by technical knockout against Dylan Bregeon (14-5-1, 3 KOs).