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Richard Riakporhe ‘can’t wait’ to fight Chris Billam-Smith vs Mateusz Masternak winner | Boxing News
Power-punching cruiserweight Richard Riakporhe is primed to challenge the winner of Sunday’s world title fight between Chris Billam-Smith and Mateusz Masternak. After beating Lawrence Okolie to win the championship, Billam-Smith puts the WBO cruiserweight belt on the line against Masternak, live on Sky Sports Arena from 6pm on Sunday. Riakporhe is the No 1 ranked…
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Chris Billam-Smith weighs in for Mateusz Masternak world championship defence – watch a live stream | Boxing News
Watch the live stream of the weigh-in as Chris Billam-Smith, Mateusz Masternak and the undercard fighters hit the scales; Billam-Smith defends the WBO world championship against dangerous challenger Masternak, with Ben Whittaker, Lauren Price and more on Sunday’s Sky Sports card
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Chris Billam-Smith and the making of British boxing’s most unlikely world champion | ‘I’d KO Okolie in rematch’ | Boxing News
This was never meant to be. Some fighters seem almost pre-ordained to be champion. Perhaps it’s the confidence, the style of their boxing, as well as an amateur track record. For Chris Billam-Smith, though, that was never the case. When Billam-Smith first joined Shane McGuigan’s gym, he was, as he put it, “very much the…
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Chris Billam-Smith expects to be in ‘one of the best fights the cruiserweight division’s ever seen’ next | Boxing News
Chris Billam-Smith, the WBO cruiserweight world champion, is no stranger to thrilling fights. His battles with Isaac Chamberlain and Armend Xhoxhaj were two of the best contests of last year and he thinks his clash with Mateusz Masternak on Sunday, December 10 will top anything he’s done so far. In fact, he believes it will…
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Chris Paul ejection adds to feud with referee Scott Foster
Chris Paul #3 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to referee Scott Foster #48 during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on November 22, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP PHOENIX— Chris Paul’s return to Phoenix ended in the second quarter on Wednesday night after the…
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Richard Riakporhe: ‘If I’d had more experience, I would have knocked Chris Billam-Smith out!’ | Boxing News
Richard Riakporhe and Chris Billam-Smith have a past. They could well figure in each other’s futures. Riakporhe defeated Billam-Smith on a close split decision in 2019 and remains an unbeaten cruiserweight contender. Bournemouth’s Billam-Smith went on to become the WBO world champion, a title he will defend against Mateusz Masternak on December 10. Please use…
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PBA: ‘Versatile’ Chris Ortiz wows Blackwater coach Jeff Cariaso
Blackwater import Chris Ortiz.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Blackwater got off to a winning start PBA Commissioner’s Cup, thanks in large part to import Chris Ortiz’s efforts. In his debut for the Bossing, Ortiz recorded an all-around game with a double-double of 21 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks much to the delight…
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England’s World Cup squad: Ben Stokes? Chris Woakes? Who should stay and who should go for 2027 tournament? | Cricket News
“Everything good comes to an end.” That was England vice captain Moeen Ali’s assessment of their ODI World Cup performance. A central figure in this white ball side, Moeen has been through everything that international cricket has to offer and after a dismal World Cup campaign from England, now eliminated and sitting bottom of the…
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Chris Woakes strikes early to dismiss David Warner | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Chris Woakes takes the wicket of David Warner who is undone by a shorter ball from the England bowler.
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Chris Billam-Smith to defend WBO cruiserweight world title against Mateusz Masternak on Sky Sports on December 10 | Boxing News
Chris Billam-Smith will make the first defence of his WBO cruiserweight world title against Mateusz Masternak on Sunday December 10 in Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports. Power-punching Pole Masternak is highly experienced with a 47-5 (31) record and has long been pressing for his world title shot. Currently ranked No 5 with the WBO, Masternak…
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