Clarke stops Billam-Smith in seventh round
Cheavon Clarke stopped former cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith in the seventh round at London's Copper Box Arena. It was Billam-Smith's first stoppage defeat as a professional and repeated Clarke's win from their amateur careers. Billam-Smith called for a fourth meeting after the upset in their non-title bout.
Why it matters
The decisive win elevates Clarke's professional standing and changes the pecking order in British cruiserweight boxing.
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Part of the November 8, 2026 brief.