Billam-Smith stops Rozicki in Zuffa Boxing's UK debut
Britain's Chris Billam-Smith marks Zuffa Boxing's UK debut show with a gritty performance to beat Ryan Rozicki by technical knockout after seven gruelling rounds in Bournemouth.
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"I've never seen a puncher like that. The power that guy [Rozicki] possesses is something else."
— Shane McGuigan , Athlete
Key People
Britain's Chris Billam-Smith is a professional boxer and former WBO cruiserweight champion.
Dana White is the president of the UFC and chief of Zuffa Boxing.
Ryan Rozicki is a Canadian professional boxer known for his punching power.
Shane McGuigan is a boxing coach known for training Chris Billam-Smith.
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Britain's Chris Billam-Smith marks Zuffa Boxing's UK debut show with a gritty performance to beat Ryan Rozicki by technical knockout after seven gruelling rounds in Bournemouth.
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