Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe battle it out in the main event live from Selhurst Park Stadium in London on Saturday, June 15. The contest features the old rivals squaring off in a rematch with the WBO cruiserweight title on the line. The championship bout is scheduled for 12 rounds.
In their first fight in July 2019, Riakporhe (17-0, 13 KOs) defeated future world champion Billam-Smith (19-1, 1 3) by split decision. Making the second defense of his belt, the 33-year-old native of Epsom, England looks to avenge his sole career defeat. The unbeaten 34-year-old Londoner makes his first attempt to become champion.
The co-main event pits Ben Whittaker (7-0, 5 KOs) of the UK against Eworitse Ezra Arenyeka (12-0, 10 KOs) of Nigeria. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds with the IBF International light heavyweight title at stake.
Among Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe 2 undercard bouts, Isaac Chamberlain (16-2, 8 KOs) faces fellow-Brit Jack Massey (21-2, 12 KOs) for the vacant European and Commonwealth cruiserweight belts. Dan Azeez (20-1, 13 KOs) of England meets Hrvoje Sep (12-2, 9 KOs) of Serbia at light heavyweight. Plus, British Francesca Hennessy (3-0, 1 KOs) takes on Dorota Norek (7-4, 1 KOs) of Poland at bantamweight. The full fight card can be found below.
Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe 2 live stream
Boxing fans in the UK can watch Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe 2 live on Sky Sports. The start time is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at 6 pm BST.
In the U.S., the event airs live on Peacock. The start time is scheduled for Saturday, June 15 at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT.
Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe 2 results
Get Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe 2 full fight card results.
- Chris Billam-Smith def Richard Riakporhe by unanimous decision (116-111, 115-112, 115-112)
- Ben Whittaker def. Eworitse Ezra Arenyeka by unanimous decision (99-90, 100-89, 99-90)
- Jack Massey def. Isaac Chamberlain by unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, 115-113)
- Dan Azeez vs. Hrvoje Sep – points draw (76-76)
- Francesca Hennessy def. Dorota Norek by points (77-75)
- Mitchell Frearson def. Marco Simmonds by points (40-36)
- Deevorn Miller def. Edwin Mosquera by TKO (R1)
- Lewie Pochetty def. Tobie Vermeire by KO (R1)