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Chris Billam-Smith is ready to return to boxing with a clear mission: go after the biggest names in the cruiserweight division. And top of that list is Jai Opetaia.

The Bournemouth Bomber has been out of action for around a year but insists the enforced break has done him the world of good — mentally and physically. He says he feels "probably the best I have for many, many years."

The back-and-forth with Opetaia has been brewing for a while. The Australian — widely regarded as the best cruiserweight on the planet — has publicly criticised Billam-Smith for not fighting him back in 2024 when both men held world titles. CBS pushes back on that, saying he was willing to fight in November of that year but Opetaia refused to give him extra time for a full training camp after a holiday. Opetaia boxed in October, Billam-Smith fought Gilberto Ramirez in November — and that was that.

Now Billam-Smith has beaten Brandon Glanton — who went the full distance with Opetaia — and is setting his sights high for the next chapter of his career. "I want the best fights out there. You can only make a statement against the biggest names — like Opetaia, 'Zurdo,' Benavidez," he said.

First things first — CBS wants to get back out, get some rounds in, and build back up. But the intention is crystal clear. The best fights, against the best opponents. 💪

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Opetaia began cautiously, circling and measuring distance with the jab during the opening rounds. Glanton pressed forward, trying to close the gap and force exchanges, but Opetaia kept him turning and picked his spots with straight left hands. As the fight developed, Opetaia increased the pace of his attack. He mixed sharp jabs with straight lefts and stepped in with combinations when Glanton…

“Why wouldn’t they?” Opetaia said to Ring Champs about his interest in fighting Benavidez. “That would be so silly not to. If he wins this fight and we have a unification fight, why would anyone not have that on?” Benavidez has recently moved up to cruiserweight after building his reputation at 168 pounds and later competing at light heavyweight. His arrival has already prompted discussion about…

David Benavidez has his first title target at cruiserweight, and it comes against a champion who already belongs at the weight. Premier Boxing Champions and Golden Boy confirmed Friday that Benavidez will challenge Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez on May 2 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlining a Prime Video pay-per-view event. The announcement answers the immediate question surrounding Benavidez’s…

Boxing fans got a shocking update as Jake Paul officially drops out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings following his sixth-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in Miami last December. The fight, which had millions tuning in on 닌자티비, ended Paul’s rapid rise in the boxing world. After breaking into the rankings at No.14 with a win over Julio César Chávez Jr., Paul’s climb came to an abrupt stop after Joshua dominated the bout and left Paul with a broken jaw. The WBA’s December 31 update confirmed it — Paul is now unranked, sparking debate over what comes next for the YouTuber-turned-boxer.

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Paul’s debut in the WBA Top 15 in July made headlines. But slipping to No.15 before facing Joshua foreshadowed the tough road ahead. Fans and analysts watching on 닌자티비 are discussing whether Paul can bounce back or if this marks a turning point in his boxing career.

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Anthony Joshua delivered a clear message inside the ring. Paul was knocked down multiple times before the fight ended, and the broken jaw required surgery, sidelining him for the foreseeable future. It was a humbling night for a fighter who has quickly risen to fame.

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With rankings gone and questions looming, fans on 닌자티비 are speculating whether Paul will rebuild at cruiserweight, aim for another big-name fight, or pivot his career in a new direction. One thing is clear — wherever he fights next, 닌자티비 will be the place to catch every moment live. 🥊📺

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