Chris Billam-Smith

2024 - 11 - 16

When Friends Become Fans: The Tale of Billam-Smith's Title Dream!

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Can childhood friendships turn into championship victories? Find out how Chris Billam-Smith's buddies rallied behind him just before the big fight!

Childhood friends rallied behind Chris Billam-Smith as he geared up for his title bout against Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, a fight that had everyone on the edge of their seats. The excitement was palpable as his friends placed their bets on an eighth-round knockout, showcasing their unwavering support. Known for his tenacity and heart in the ring, Billam-Smith's road to unification was not only a personal journey but one that involved a solid team of supporters having his back through thick and thin.

As anticipation built, fans tuned in for the live updates of this major cruiserweight world championship unification bout. With Ramirez boasting an impressive record, the fight was a high-stakes test for Billam-Smith, who aimed to become the first British fighter since the legendary David Haye to unify at cruiserweight. The night of the fight, the atmosphere was electric, but as the rounds progressed, it became clear that this was going to be a significantly tough challenge.

In a disappointing turn of events, Chris Billam-Smith suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Gilberto Ramirez. The fight itself was a grueling exchange, showcasing the skills and strategy both fighters had honed through years of training. Ramirez emerged as the unified WBA-WBO cruiserweight champion, adding another title to his illustrious career, while Billam-Smith faced the tough task of regrouping and charting his next steps in the competitive boxing landscape.

Despite the unfortunate outcome, Billam-Smith's journey is filled with remarkable achievements that truly reflect his character. His rise to prominence in the boxing world has inspired many young fighters across the UK. Did you know that Chris Billam-Smith made his professional debut in 2017 and quickly ascended the ranks, gathering a fan base that believes in his potential? Meanwhile, Gilberto Ramirez, now holding two major belts, carries an impressive legacy of his own with a record that showcases his knockout power. This defeat for Billam-Smith might just be a plot twist in the saga of a fighter still on the lookout for his glory moments in the ring!

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Boyhood friends back Chris Billam-Smith ahead of Riyadh title bout (BBC News)

Friends since childhood are confident that Chris Billam-Smith will stop Gilberto Ramirez in the eigth round.

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Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez vs. Chris Billam-Smith: Live updates, results ... (DAZN News US)

A huge cruiserweight world championship unification bout takes place tonight when Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez (46-1, 30 knockouts) puts his WBA title aga...

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Chris Billam-Smith beaten by Gilberto Ramirez to miss out on ... (Sky Sports)

Chris Billam-Smith suffers unanimous decision defeat to Gilberto Ramirez, who becomes unified cruiserweight world champion after a gruelling main event in ...

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Ramirez vs Billam-Smith LIVE! Boxing fight stream, latest updates ... (Evening Standard)

Billam-Smith looks to become first British fighter since David Haye to unify at cruiserweight.

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Gilberto Ramirez Vs. Chris Billam-Smith Results: Winner And ... (Forbes)

Gilberto Ramirez unified the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles with a win over Chris Billiam-Smith on Saturday in Riyadh. Here are the results from Latino ...

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Chris Billam-Smith beaten by Zurdo Ramirez in unification bout (Bournemouth Echo)

Chris Billam-Smith was beaten by Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez as the Mexican becomes the unified WBA-WBO cruiserweight champion.

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Zurdo Ramirez unifies with win over Billam-Smith, more results (Bad Left Hook)

Gilberto โ€œZurdoโ€ Ramirez unified the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles today in Riyadh, beating Chris Billam-Smith in a rugged main event that deserves major ...

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British star Chris Billam-Smith loses cruiserweight unification title ... (Daily Mail)

Chris Billam-Smith lost his WBA cruiserweight belt to Gilberto Ramirez, as the Mexican confidently won by unanimous decision in Saudi Arabia.

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Chris Billam-Smith brave but Gilberto Ramirez too strong to win ... (Evening Standard)

Billam-Smith could not become first British fighter to unify at cruiserweight since David Haye.

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Chris Billam-Smith could have beaten Gilberto Ramirez, but he had ... (Sky Sports)

Chris Billam-Smith put in a gallant effort as he lost a stirring 12-round battle with Gilberto Ramirez for the WBO and WBA cruiserweight world titles in ...

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Gilberto Ramirez v Chris Billam-Smith: Mexican unifies titles with ... (BBC News)

Mexican Gilberto Ramirez defeats Briton Chris Billam-Smith in Saudi Arabia to become the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion.

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Chris Billam-Smith loses unification fight by unanimous decision as ... (The Independent)

The judges gave the Mexican the points win with 116-112, 116-112 and 116-113 on the scorecards.

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Ben Shalom: Promoter praises Chris Billam-Smith's mentality after ... (BBC Sport)

Boxing promoter Ben Shalom says that Chris Billam-Smith has taken him on a "special" journey throughout his reign as WBO cruiserweight world champion.

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Chris Billam-Smith on defeat to Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez (Bournemouth Echo)

It was Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez's consistency that brought him success against Chris Billam-Smith, the Bournemouth boxer said.

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