When is Jack vs Billam-Smith?
Badou Jack could fight Chris Billam-Smith in late 2026 the United States.
The fight would take place over 12 rounds in the Cruiserweight division, which means the weight limit would be 200 pounds (14.3 stone or 90.7 kg).
Jack vs Billam-Smith stats
Badou Jack would step into the ring with a record of 29 wins, 4 losses, and 3 draws, 17 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Chris Billam-Smith would make his way to the ring with a record of 22 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, with 14 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Billam Smith would have a slight advantage in power over Jack, with a 64% knockout percentage compared to Jack's 59%.
Badou Jack is the older man by 7 years, at 42 years old.
Billam Smith has a height advantage of 2 inches over Jack. This also extends to a 2-inch reach advantage.
Both Badou Jack and Chris Billam-Smith fight out of an orthodox stance.
Jack is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 12 more fights, and made his debut in 2009, 8 years and 3 months earlier than Billam Smith, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 73 more professional rounds, totaling 244 compared to Billam Smith's 171.
Badou Jack goes into the fight ranked number 10 by the WBC, and 6 by The Ring at cruiserweight.
Chris Billam-Smith is currently ranked number 4 by the WBA, 3 by the WBC, 5 by the WBO, 3 by the IBF, and 3 by The Ring in the 200lb division.
Jack vs Billam-Smith form
Jack has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.
In his last fight, he lost to Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelian on December 13, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Los Angeles, California, United States.
Prior to that, he had won against Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelian on May 3, 2025, by majority decision in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at The Venue, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Ilunga Makabu on February 26, 2023, by technical knockout in the 12th round in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Diriyah Arena, Diriyah.
Before that, he had defeated Richard Rivera on August 20, 2022, by split decision in their 10 round contest at Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah.
He had won against Samuel Crossed on November 26, 2021, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Motospace Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Billam Smith has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.
In his last fight, he defeated Ryan Rozicki on June 6, 2026, by technical knockout in the 7th round at Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
Prior to that, he had defeated Brandon Glanton on April 26, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham.
Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez on November 16, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Cruiserweight and WBA Super World Cruiserweight championship fight at The Venue Riyadh Season, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Before that, he had beaten Richard Riakporhe on June 15, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Cruiserweight championship fight at Selhurst Park, London, United Kingdom.
He had won against Mateusz Masternak on December 10, 2023, by technical knockout in the 8th round in their WBO World Cruiserweight championship fight at Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Chris Billam-Smith has been fighting more than Badou Jack.
Badou Jack last fought 1 year ago, while Chris Billam-Smith's last outing was 6 months and 7 days ago.
Jack's last 5 fights have come over a period of 5 years and 17 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 1 year and 3 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 48 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.6 rounds on average.
Billam Smith's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years and 3 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 7 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 51 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.2 rounds on average.
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