From Sky Sports · John Dennen · · 1m 10s
Chris Billam-Smith grudge with Cheavon Clarke
Chris Billam-Smith seeks revenge after amateur loss to Cheavon Clarke 10 years ago.
In brief
Chris Billam-Smith seeks revenge after amateur loss to Cheavon Clarke 10 years ago. Chris Billam-Smith wants revenge for a 2016 amateur loss to Cheavon Clarke that affected his career. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Amateur rivalry
Chris Billam-Smith and Cheavon Clarke fought in a 2016 amateur national championship final.
“Chev Clarke was not supposed to be in the final. On the way to the final I beat all the favourites that year.”
Clarke's path
Clarke became an Olympian after winning the amateur national championship.
Billam-Smith's path
Billam-Smith turned professional and won British, Commonwealth, European and world titles.
Impact of loss
Billam-Smith lost his chance to qualify for the Olympic program after the amateur loss.
Billam-Smith's revenge
Billam-Smith wants to settle the score with Clarke in their upcoming professional fight.
Clarke's challenge
Clarke has proven his ability to recover from knockdowns in his last fight.
Billam-Smith's mindset
Billam-Smith believes his competitive spirit drives his success despite past losses.
Riley's insight
Viddal Riley says Billam-Smith's amateur loss affected his life for years.
“Chris would have had to get out the mud. He had to get out the mud. It affected his life for years despite that fight being only nine minutes.”
Upcoming fight
Billam-Smith and Clarke fight on November 7 at the Copper Box Arena in London.
The main idea
Chris Billam-Smith wants revenge for a 2016 amateur loss to Cheavon Clarke that affected his career.
