Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe weigh-in results and fight schedule
Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe both made weight today ahead of their WBO World Cruiserweight Title clash at Selhurst Park, home of Crystal Palace F.C, on Saturday, June 15, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.
Billam-Smith will be looking to avenge his only career defeat when he makes the second defence of his WBO World Title against the big punching South Londoner, while Riakporhe gets the opportunity to realise his dream of winning world honours in front of his fellow Crystal Palace fans.
With both fighters coming in on the championship limit, Billam-Smith and Riakporhe had to be prised apart by security after refusing to break an intense staredown ahead of tomorrow’s hotly anticipated world title showdown.
An equally fiery undercard weigh-in saw clashes between Ben Whittaker and Ezra Arenyeka, who meet for the IBF International Light Heavyweight crown, and British cruiserweight rivals Isaac Chamberlain and Jack Massey, who fight for the European and Commonwealth Titles.
Running Order – 6pm Sky Sports Action
4×3 Heavyweight
LEWIE POCHETTY – weighing in tomorrow
TOBIE VERMEIRE – weighing in tomorrow
4×3 Cruiserweight
DEEVON MILLER – 14st 2lb / 198lb
EDWIN MOSQUERA – 14st 3lb / 199lb
4×3 Middleweight
MITCHELL FREARSON – 11st 10lb / 164lb
MARCO SIMMONDS – 11st 12lb / 156lb
8×2 Bantamweight
FRANCESCA HENNESSEY – 8st 9lb / 121lb
DORATA NOREK – 8st 7lb / 119b
8×3 Light Heavyweight
DAN AZEEZ – 12st 10lb / 178lb
HRVOJE SEP – 12st 11lb / 179lb
9pm Sky Sports Main Event
12×3 European & Commonwealth Cruiserweight Titles
ISAAC CHAMBERLAIN – 14st 4lb / 200lb
JACK MASSEY – 14st 4 lb / 200lb
Chief Support
10×3 IBF International Light Heavyweight Title
BEN WHITTAKER – 12st 7lb / 175lb
EZRA ARENYEKA – 12st 7lb / 175lb
Main Event from 10pm
12×3 mins – WBO World Cruiserweight Title
CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH – 14st 4lb / 200lb
RICHARD RIAKPORHE – 14st 4lb / 200lb
The epic Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe clash kicks-off a huge summer of sport with a blockbuster night of championship boxing and celebrations to celebrate Selhurst Park’s centenary year.
A percentage of every ticket sold will be donated to the Palace For Life Foundation, the official charity of Crystal Palace F.C, which has been working with the community for over 25 years, helping young people grow through the power of sport, inspiring them to find a better path in life and to lead a healthier life.
This event is presented in association with official partners bet365, Integritas Property Group, HELL Energy and That Prize Guy.
Final tickets available at BOXXER.com
Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe fight preview, predictions, betting odds