When is Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith fight? UK start time, TV channel and full undercard

World champion Lawrence Okolie is set to defend his WBO Cruiserweight belt against Chris Billam-Smith this weekend.

The former training partners will be meeting at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium and are set to break attendance records at the venue with a 15,000 capacity crowd expected on Saturday. Okolie will be looking to defend his title for the fourth time after becoming champion with a win over Krzysztof Głowacki in 2021.

Billam-Smith is likely to be the fan favourite in front of his home crowd and will also hope to have the inside track on his former sparring partner. The Commonwealth and European cruiserweight champion earned his world title shot with a knockout win over Armend Xhoxhaj in December.

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Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s cruiserweight clash:

The event is taking place on Saturday, May 27 at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium. The undercard begins at 7pm and the main event ring walks are scheduled for 10pm.

The fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Action, with coverage beginning at 7pm. Alternatively, fans can also listen to a live broadcast of the fight on talkSPORT. The undercard will be live on talkSPORT 2 before switching to main channel from 9pm.

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Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith

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Larence Okolie 1/4

Draw 16/1

Chris Billam-Smith 11/4

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