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Chris Billam-Smith has managed to rapidly push himself in the cruiserweight division since he was beaten by Richard Riakporhe back in 2019, and will look to continue on his upward path against Armend Xhoxhaj this Saturday night.
Billam-Smith is predicted to push for a world title fight in the near future, as the European and Commonwealth cruiserweight champion seems to be more than ready for this battle.
In the 32 year old’s 4 out of the last 6 knockouts have come by a 6 round margin, and this matchup might spell a similar ending.
Billam-Smith has been more than out spoken of his wish to put on a show in front of his home crowd, as both of Xhoxhaj’s defeats out of 16 professional fights have come in the first 6 rounds, mainly thanks to his over the top aggressive style that can put him in tough positions.
This will be a battle of aggression and speed by Armend Xhoxhaj versus a patient yet punishing skill set by Chris Billam-Smith. However it is important to take into account the volatility of this head to head, as usual with any sort of physical sport, one single punch might spell disaster to the favorite in the boxing ring.
As such the first 2 rounds will be what sets the pace for the rest of the matchup, mainly if Armend Xhoxhaj somehow manages to push through Chris Billam-Smith’s sturdy early game defense.
Going into his big plans in 2023, Chris Billam-Smith ultimately is expected to sustain the pearly pressure and dispatch Armend, who has not fought enough world class opponents even with his current experience on the ring. On the other corner, Chris has defeated several well known opponents and will be playing with the cheers of his home crowd.
As such we take a Chris Billam-Smith win,
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Chris Billam-Smith vs Armend Xhoxhaj Fight Information
- Date: 12/17/2022
- Time: 05:00 PM ET
- Location: Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth.
- How to Watch Chris Billam-Smith vs Armend Xhoxhaj: Sky Sports Main Event
- Live Stream: sho.com
Chris Billam-Smith vs Armend Xhoxhaj Betting Lines
Chris Billam-Smith is -1600 according to our Vegas Boxing Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $6. On the other side, Armend Xhoxhaj is +750 according to the Vegas Boxing Lines. This means that if you wager $100 you have the chance to win $750.
The implied probability for these two teams attached to the betting lines have Chris Billam-Smith at a 94.12% chance of winning the game, meanwhile Armend Xhoxhaj have 11.76% probability of finishing the game with the W.
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