Billam-Smith Defends WBO Cruiserweight Title
First Title Defense for Billam-Smith
Chris Billam-Smith retained his WBO cruiserweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Mateusz Masternak in Bournemouth on Sunday. The scores were 118-110, 117-111, and 116-112, all in favor of Billam-Smith.
Dominant Performance
Billam-Smith, who is now 16-1 (11 KOs), controlled the fight from the opening bell, using his jab to keep Masternak at bay and landing some strong right hands. Masternak, who is now 47-6 (31 KOs), had his moments in the fight but was never able to really trouble Billam-Smith.
The victory is a significant one for Billam-Smith, who is now ranked as the No. 1 cruiserweight in the world by the WBO. He is now expected to face the winner of the upcoming fight between Jai Opetaia and Arsen Goulamirian for the WBO cruiserweight title.
Conclusion
Billam-Smith's victory is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He is now one of the top cruiserweights in the world and is poised to make a run at unifying the division.
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