When is Usyk vs Billam-Smith?
Oleksandr Usyk could potentially square off against Chris Billam-Smith in Summer 2025 the United Kingdom.
The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Heavyweight division, which means there would be no weight limit.
Usyk would be making his 4th defense of the The Ring Heavyweight Championship. He won this belt against Anthony Joshua in August 2022. He has held this belt for 2 years, 8 months and 7 days.
He would be making his 2nd defense of the WBC World Heavyweight Championship. He won this belt against Tyson Fury in May 2024. He has held this title for 11 months and 9 days.
Also, on the line would be his 5th defense of the WBO World Heavyweight Championship. He won this belt against Anthony Joshua in September 2021. He has been recognised as this champion for 3 years, 7 months and 2 days.
Finally, he would be making his 5th defense of the WBA Super World Heavyweight Championship. He won this belt against Anthony Joshua in September 2021. He has been WBA champion for 3 years, 7 months and 2 days.
Usyk vs Billam-Smith stats
Oleksandr Usyk would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 23 wins, zero losses, and 0 draws, 14 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Chris Billam-Smith would make his way to the ring with a record of 21 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, with 13 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Billam Smith would have a slight advantage in power over Usyk, with a 62% knockout percentage compared to Usyk's 61%.
Oleksandr Usyk is the older man by 4 years, at 38 years old.
Usyk has a 3-inch reach advantage.
Oleksandr Usyk fights out of the southpaw stance, while Chris Billam-Smith is an orthodox fighter.
Usyk is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had the same amount of fights, and made his debut in 2013, 3 years and 10 months earlier than Billam Smith, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 39 more professional rounds, totaling 201 compared to Billam Smith's 162.
Usyk vs Billam-Smith form
Usyk remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 1 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he defeated Tyson Fury on December 21, 2024, by unanimous decision in their The Ring Heavyweight, WBO World Heavyweight, WBC World Heavyweight and WBA Super World Heavyweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Prior to that, he had defeated Tyson Fury on May 18, 2024, by split decision in their WBC World Heavyweight, WBO World Heavyweight, WBA Super World Heavyweight and IBF World Heavyweight championship fight at Kingdom Arena, Riyadh.
Going into that contest, he had beaten Daniel Dubois on August 26, 2023, by knockout in the 9th round in their WBO World Heavyweight, WBA Super World Heavyweight, IBF World Heavyweight and The Ring Heavyweight championship fight at Stadion Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland.
Before that, he had won against Anthony Joshua on August 20, 2022, by split decision in their IBF World Heavyweight, WBA Super World Heavyweight, WBO World Heavyweight and The Ring Heavyweight championship fight at Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
He had beaten Anthony Joshua on September 25, 2021, by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Heavyweight, IBF World Heavyweight and WBO World Heavyweight championship fight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom.
Billam Smith has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.
In his last fight, he defeated Brandon Glanton on April 26, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham, United Kingdom.
Prior to that, 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.
Going into that contest, he had defeated Richard Riakporhe on June 15, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Cruiserweight championship fight at Selhurst Park, London, United Kingdom.
Before that, 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.
He had defeated Lawrence Okolie on May 27, 2023, by majority decision in their WBO World Cruiserweight championship fight at Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Chris Billam-Smith has been fighting more than Oleksandr Usyk.
Oleksandr Usyk last fought 5 months and 20 days ago, while Chris Billam-Smith's last outing was 1 month and 15 days ago.
Usyk's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 8 months and 16 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 27 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 57 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.4 rounds on average.
Billam Smith's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years and 14 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 56 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.2 rounds on average.
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