Chris Billam-Smith targets Gilberto Ramirez world title unification after Richard Riakporhe triumph
Chris Billam-Smith got back at Richard Riakporhe, rectifying his sole previous loss as a professional boxer and protecting his WBO cruiserweight world championship for the second time.
He had his second opportunity to compete for a world title at a football stadium of Premier League and against a competitor from Britain.
Currently, he is aspiring to travel abroad and achieve the status of being a champion in all divisions.
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The boxing fighter desires to face Gilberto Ramirez, the current WBA cruiserweight champion, and is prepared to travel to the United States to battle with them.
"I would feel extremely privileged. It would be amazing to create additional experiences in that place," expressed Billam-Smith in an interview with Sky Sports News.
My ultimate goal is to compete in the United States. It's every Englishman's aspiration to compete in their football team's stadium and then travel to America. A perfect example of this was accomplished by Ricky Hatton.
The current holder of the WBA championship title is named 'Zurdo' Ramirez. It is a desire of mine to have that same belt, as it is the exact one George Groves previously won. It would be ideal to engage in a fight with Ramirez in his home territory, opening up the potential for this match-up to occur.
Billam-Smith claimed his first WBO world title in his hometown of Bournemouth by defeating Lawrence Okolie at Vitality stadium, causing an upset.
Over the weekend, he journeyed to Selhurst Park stadium, which is home to Crystal Palace, in order to battle Riakporhe at his club.
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Billam-Smith once more stepped up to the challenge. His previous encounter with Okolie at the Vitality stadium definitely gave him an advantage, though he also attributed his success to his entire career. The hardships he endured, the difficult battles he fought, and even his lackluster performances all played a role in his current triumph.
I had the opportunity to spend time with George Groves, Luke Campbell, and Josh Taylor at the gym. Often Barry McGuigan is present at sparring sessions, and with all of that expertise and know-how in one place, you're constantly improving your skills. This is why our gym is so successful, we have a continuous flow of champions.
In the end, Billam-Smith emerged victoriously with a unanimous decision against Riakporhe, effectively neutralizing his opponent's formidable punching ability throughout a grueling 12 rounds of boxing.
He expressed that the strategy was flawless while feeling at ease throughout the match. He had an abundance of energy left over due to following the gameplan of conserving energy and not attempting to aggressively pursue the fight.
At the beginning of the fight, he had a strong start. His jabbing skills were impressive. However, my movement was insufficient, and I was not agile enough. But as the fight progressed, I started to improve my movement and began to counter his jabs.
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I admire Richard and hold the fans in high regard," he stated. "During this summer, we're all supporters of Palace, especially since they have numerous players representing England."
I want to express my immense gratitude to all the people who have shown their support towards me. Your encouragement has helped to reignite my dreams while I'm here and away.
Billam-Smith's aspirations for a world title continue to grow. He has already defeated his toughest competitors in Great Britain and even fought twice in a stadium. His next objective is to dominate the American boxing scene, with Gilberto Ramirez as his preferred opponent.
