Chris Billam-Smith Faces Chev Clarke at Zuffa Boxing 12 in London
Former WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith meets Chev Clarke in a 10-round cruiserweight main event at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. Billam-Smith holds a 22-2 record with 14 knockouts, entering the ring after a seventh-round stoppage victory over Ryan Rozicki in June. The British fighter previously held the WBO world title from 2023 to 2024 before losing a unanimous decision to Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez in a unification bout.
Clarke brings a 12-2 record with nine knockouts into the contest following a seventh-round stoppage win over Jack Massey in June, where he recovered from two fourth-round knockdowns. The 2024 Olympian also holds two amateur victories over Billam-Smith, including a win in the final of the 2016 English national championships.
Denzel Bentley and Shane Mosley Jr. Clash in Co-Main Event
Former WBO middleweight champion Denzel Bentley fights Shane Mosley Jr. in a 10-round co-main event. Bentley enters with a 22-3-1 record and 18 knockouts after being officially stripped of his WBO title last month for refusing to defend his belt against mandatory challenger Yoenli Hernandez. Mosley Jr. steps into the ring holding a 23-5 record with 15 knockouts.
Full Copper Box Arena Fight Card and Broadcast Times
The event broadcast begins with prelims at 12 p.m. ET (5 p.m. GMT), available on Paramount+ in the U.S. and live on Uncrowned in the UK. The main card starts at 2 p.m. ET (7 p.m. GMT) on Paramount+ and Sky Sports, with main event ring walks scheduled for approximately 5 p.m. ET (10 p.m. GMT).
The main card features six bouts:
- Cruiserweight: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Chev Clarke
- Middleweight: Denzel Bentley vs. Shane Mosley Jr.
- Heavyweight: Da’Mazion Vanhouter vs. Ivan Balaz
- Middleweight: Sam Hickey vs. Troy Coleman
- Super lightweight: Kayla Allen vs. Julia Igel
- Cruiserweight: Lucas Roehrig vs. Connal McDonald
The preliminary card features three bouts:
- Light heavyweight: Zach Parker vs. Umar Dzambekov
- Middleweight: Vinnie Kemp vs. Liam McElhinney
- Featherweight: Masood Abdulah vs. Adan Palma
Frequently Asked Questions About Zuffa Boxing 12
Why was Denzel Bentley stripped of his WBO title?
Denzel Bentley was stripped of his WBO middleweight title last month after refusing to defend the belt against mandatory challenger Yoenli Hernandez.
How can viewers watch the prelims in the UK?
Viewers in the UK can watch the preliminary fights live on Uncrowned starting at 12 p.m. ET (5 p.m. GMT).
What were the results of previous bouts between Billam-Smith and Clarke?
Chev Clarke defeated Chris Billam-Smith twice during their amateur careers, including a victory in the final of the 2016 English national championships.
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