Billam-Smith Shocks Okolie with Three Knockdowns to Win WBO Title in Hometown Fight
Chris Billam-Smith wins the WBO cruiserweight title after scoring three knockdowns against Lawrence Okolie, who was deducted two points for constant holding. The fight was physical and close, with Okolie being aggressive in the early rounds but Billam-Smith coming back strong in the later rounds. The final scores were a draw and two in favor of Billam-Smith.