The Cruiserweight Clash of 2027: Billam Smith's Pursuit of Opetaia Heats Up Chris Billam Smith, the former WBO cruiserweight champion, has set his sights on Jai Opetaia for next year.
This isn't new news, but the intensity with which Billam Smith is pursuing Opetaia has reached a fever pitch. The question on everyone's mind is: will 2027 be the year this showdown finally happens?
Billam Smith was ousted as WBO champion in 2024 and has been rebuilding his career since then. His June bout against Ryan Rozicki showed that he still packs a punch, even at 36 years old.