WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 KOs) retained his title with a twelve spherical unanimous resolution over beforehand unbeaten WBO #1 rated Richard Riakporhe 17-1, 13 KOs) on Saturday evening at Selhurst Park, residence of London’s Crystal Palace F.C. Combating in Riakporhe’s yard, Billam-Smith was sharp and largely neutralized the big-punching Riakporhe, who was deducted a degree in spherical twelve. Scores had been 116-111, 115-112, 115-112. Billam-Smith, who entered as greater than a 2:1 underdog, avenged his solely profession loss.
Olympian mild heavyweight Ben “The Surgeon” Whittaker (7-0, 5 KOs) mugged and showboated his well beyond beforehand unbeaten Ezra Arenyeka (12-1, 10 KOs) over ten rounds. Scores had been 100-89, 99-90, 99-90.
In a shock, WBA #6, WBC #7, WBO #11, IBF #13 mild heavyweight Dan Azeez (20-1-1, 13 KOs) was held to a draw by unheralded 38-year-old Hrvoje Sep (12-2-1, 9 KOs) over eight rounds. The referee scored it 76-76.
Cruiserweight Jack Massey (22-2, 12 KOs) scored a twelve spherical unanimous resolution over Isaac Chamberlain (16-3, 8 KOs) in a bout for the vacant European and Commonwealth titles. Scores had been 115-113, 115-113, 116-112.
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