Briton Chris Billam-Smith retained his WBO cruiserweight title with a dominant points win over compatriot Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park.
After an evening of rain coming from the heavens in London, the downpour stopped just in time for a career-best performance from Billam-Smith.
'The Gentleman' said he is now targeting unification fights and would welcome an away day to Las Vegas next. Billam-Smith connected with a right hook in the fourth and was edging the rounds with his tidier work. A swinging right knocked Billam-Smith's gumshield out and the champion was backed into the corner by an onslaught of left and right punches.
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