Billam-Smith vs Clarke – who wins? Big fight predictions

Chris Billam-Smith faces Cheavon Clarke in the headline event of Zuffa Boxing 12 at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday. The highly anticipated clash is set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports from 7pm. Denzel Bentley also features on the card, meeting Shane Mosley Jr in a notable bout.

Da’Mazion Vanhouter and Sam Hickey are further scheduled to compete in the event.

Experts have weighed in on the prospects ahead of the main event. One analyst noted that Clarke beat Billam-Smith as an amateur and is a superior boxer. However, the same expert stated: “But I can’t see him beating Chris Billam-Smith.

They observed that Billam-Smith had time out of the ring after the Gilberto Ramirez fight.

The commentator suggested Billam-Smith has refreshed himself during this period. “I feel he’s coming to this fight a little bit fresher than Chev Clarke,” they said. They described the matchup as a great fight, noting Billam-Smith is a nightmare to fight.

“He just keeps coming, you can be clearly outboxing him but he’s just going to keep coming,” the expert explained.

Another pundit argued the fight is more level than public perception suggests. They predicted Billam-Smith would secure a win but warned it would be extremely difficult early on. “Chev’s a very sharp, compact, accurate puncher, puts punches together,” the analyst stated.

They believed Billam-Smith would struggle to find his rhythm while waiting for Clarke to slow down.

From the halfway point, the expert predicted the fight would turn into a war favouring Billam-Smith. “So I think Chris will come out on a points decision victory,” they concluded. A different perspective highlighted that the two boxed in the amateurs twice, with Clarke winning both encounters.

One commentator remarked: “as we know the amateurs is a sprint. A 10-round fight is more of a marathon. They expressed interest in seeing who performs better over the longer duration.

Billam-Smith is a former world champion who has proven he can operate at that elite level. In contrast, Clarke has demonstrated something very special, particularly in his resilience.

When Clarke was down twice against Massey, he displayed a quality that cannot be taught. “I think that will always carry him,” the supporter said. “I back Chev to win, that’s my guy hands down.

Another analyst sided with Billam-Smith, acknowledging Clarke as a great fighter.

They paid tribute to Clarke for getting off the canvas to beat Jack Massey. However, they felt Billam-Smith looks confident and might be too sharp and tidy for Clarke. “That’s my feeling, if I’m honest,” the pundit admitted.

Another voice described the contest as a genuine 50-50 fight.

They noted that Billam-Smith is a great boxer but often gets dragged into brawls. “I think this will probably be fight of the year,” the expert predicted. Both fighters will likely view this as their ticket back to major honours.

There is also a potential chance at Jai Opetaia on the line.

The prediction was for a Billam-Smith majority decision. The event is scheduled to begin at 7pm on Saturday evening. Viewers can watch the full card live on Sky Sports.

The Copper Box Arena will host the proceedings for the night.

The undercard features significant talent alongside the main event. Bentley versus Mosley Jr is expected to draw considerable attention. Vanhouter and Hickey add further depth to the professional boxing showcase.

Fans are encouraged to tune in for the full broadcast.