Emotional Chris Billam-Smith dedicates win over Lawrence Okolie to his mum
As the bell went at the end of the 12th, Billam-Smith raised his arms in celebration, certain of the result, and the judges soon confirmed him as the new champion.. “My whole life's just gone so quick up to this moment and I have no words. This is perfect, there's nothing more.
“Against a great champion in Lawrence, a friend who has never looked close to getting beat, he's given me a very, very hard 12 rounds there. It wasn't the most entertaining fight but that's what Lawrence is so effective at. But I believe I did enough to win it and I think the scorecards showed that. “It's crazy, I was sick in bed all week. I didn't eat from Tuesday to Thursday. I mean, it was easy making weight! But I had no energy and I just had to put on a brave face at the workout on Wednesday and then did a presser on Thursday. But I was sick in bed all week.
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