Road to Bournemouth: What brought Chris Billam-Smith to Ryan Rozicki test?

'The Gentleman' hosts the brash Canadian fighter, seeking to secure another victory and move one step closer to rival Jai Opetaia.

Success here for Billam-Smith should tee up a bout with the Australian in the near future, but his foe will want that dance just as much.

But just how did they come to this match-up? DAZN News explores the last five fights for each man and how they fared.

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Chris Billam-Smith (21-2)

• Age: 35
• Fights: 23
• Last five: WWWLW

Having long earned his stripes as a domestic cruiserweight champion, Billam-Smith stepped up to world level against Lawrence Okolie in 2023.

Victory earned him the WBO strap, with successful defences mounted against Mateusz Masternak and old rival Richard Riakporhe to follow.

Billam-Smith suffered a second career loss in his unification bout with Zurdo Ramirez in late 2024, but bounced back to beat Brandon Glanton last year.

Ryan Rozicki (21-1-1)

• Age: 26
• Fights: 23
• Last five: WWWDW

Unbeaten since his failed WBC bridgerweight crack in 2021, the Canadian is in a solid run of form right now - even if his foes have been less so.

A hat-trick of 2023 wins over Zamig Atakishiyev, Alante Green and Olanrewaju Durodola were followed by a 2024 draw against Yamil Peralta.

Rozicki spent 2025 out of the ring, but returned earlier this year with a speedy two-round stoppage against Gerardo Mellado to get back to winning ways.

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