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Chris Billam-Smith

Chris Billam-Smith (born August 2, 1990) is a British professional boxer. He is known for being a two-time Commonwealth Cruiserweight champion and the current WBO Cruiserweight champion.

  • Early Life and Career: Billam-Smith hails from Bournemouth, England. He had a relatively late start to his boxing career, focusing initially on other sports.

  • Professional Career: He turned professional in 2017 and quickly gained attention with his aggressive style and power.

    • He is currently managed by Adam Moralee
    • He is currently trained by Shane McGuigan
  • Notable Achievements:

    • Became the WBO%20Cruiserweight%20champion in May 2023 by defeating Lawrence Okolie.
    • Defeated Isaac Chamberlain for the Commonwealth and WBO International cruiserweight titles.
    • Successfully defended the Commonwealth title multiple times.
  • Fighting Style: Billam-Smith is known for his high-pressure, come-forward style, coupled with significant punching power.

  • Nicknames: He is commonly known as "The Gentleman".