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Clarke stops Billam-Smith in seventh round
Chev Clarke knocks down and stops Chris Billam-Smith for the first time in his career at London's Copper Box Arena.
In brief
Chev Clarke knocks down and stops Chris Billam-Smith for the first time in his career at London's Copper Box Arena. Chev Clarke defeated Chris Billam-Smith by stoppage in the seventh round, inflicting the former cruiserweight world champion's third professional defeat. Originally reported by BBC News.
Clarke lands big right hand
Chev Clarke landed a big right hand at the start of the seventh round against Chris Billam-Smith at London's Copper Box Arena on Saturday.
Billam-Smith knocked down twice
Billam-Smith beat the count after the first knockdown but was down again moments later after a barrage of punches from Clarke.
Referee stops the fight
The referee stepped in after Clarke connected with two more blows. Billam-Smith immediately protested against the decision.
First stoppage of Billam-Smith's career
Former cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith was knocked down and stopped for the first time in his career. It is his third professional defeat.
Clarke improves record to thirteen wins
Clarke moves to thirteen wins with two defeats. He also beat Billam-Smith when they met in the amateur ranks a decade ago.
“I do what champions do”
White questions stoppage timing
Fight promoter Dana White said after the fight that he felt the decision to stop the fight might have been a little premature.
The essence
Chev Clarke defeated Chris Billam-Smith by stoppage in the seventh round, inflicting the former cruiserweight world champion's third professional defeat.
