Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe 2: UK start time, TV channel, live stream for world title fight at Selhurst Park
CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH is back in a big stadium fight this weekend as he faces Richard Riakporhe in a huge all-British world title fight.
‘The Gentleman’ won the WBO cruiserweight title last summer when he beat former stablemate Lawrence Okolie at his beloved AFC Bournemouth‘s Vitality Stadium.
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Now he’s going into away territory as he defends his title against Crystal Palace fan Riakporhe at Selhurst Park.
Riakporhe has already beaten Billam-Smith before on points, in 2019 at the O2 Arena on a Dillian Whyte undercard.
Their first fight was an even one but Riakporhe scored a pivotal knockdown to clinch the win.
Five years on and its Billam-Smith who is world champion while Riakporhe has struggled to land the opportunity he craves.
When is Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe?
- Billam-Smith’s huge rematch against Riakporhe will take place this weekend on Saturday, June 15.
- The fight will take place at Crystal Palace FC’s stadium Selhurst Park.
- Ring-walks for the main event can be expected at around 10.30pm BST.
- The main card will get underway from 7pm BST.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe will be shown live on Sky Sports Arena in the UK.
- You can live stream the action on the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe card
- Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe; For Billam-Smiths’s WBO cruiserweight title
- Isaac Chamberlain vs. Jack Massey
- Ben Whittaker vs. Ezra Arenyeka
- Dan Anzeez vs. Hrvoje Sep
- Francesca Hennessy vs. Dorota Norek
- Devorn Miller vs. Edwin Mosquera
- Mitchells Frearson vs. TBA