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Billam-Smith Eyes Interim Title Fight After Ramirez Injury

8/20/2025

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Chris Billam-Smith seeks an interim title fight with Roman Fress after the WBO sanctioned it due to Gilberto Ramirez's injury.
Ranked No. 1, Billam-Smith views this match as an opportunity to regain title contention.
Jai Opetaia's title defense is likely in Istanbul, with negotiations for a mandatory fight against Huseyin Cinkara ongoing.
Opetaia's team prefers to host the bout in Australia, while Cinkara favors the Istanbul location.

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Story summary

Chris Billam-Smith seeks an interim title fight with Roman Fress after the WBO sanctioned it due to Gilberto Ramirez's injury.
Ranked No. 1, Billam-Smith views this match as an opportunity to regain title contention.
Jai Opetaia's title defense is likely in Istanbul, with negotiations for a mandatory fight against Huseyin Cinkara ongoing.
Opetaia's team prefers to host the bout in Australia, while Cinkara favors the Istanbul location.