# 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.
- Title: Clarke stops Billam-Smith in seventh round · BBC News
- Summary: Chev Clarke knocks down and stops Chris Billam-Smith for the first time in his career at London's Copper Box Arena.
- Keywords: chev clarke, chris billam-smith, boxing, copper box arena, london, cruiserweight, BBC News
- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c6ly3mr522vpo
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chev clarke, chris billam-smith, boxing, copper box arena, london, cruiserweight, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Chev Clarke defeated Chris Billam-Smith by stoppage in the seventh round, inflicting the former cruiserweight world champion's third professional defeat.