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Billam-Smith stopped as Clarke repeats amateur win

Former cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith is knocked down and stopped for the first time in his professional career as Chev Clarke wins their non-title bout.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated November 8, 2026, 7:00 AM UTC

Chris Billam-Smith finished the fight on his feet, shaking his head in protest, when referee Lee Every halted him in the seventh round against Cheavon Clarke.

Cheavon Clarke scored a stunning stoppage win over Chris Billam-Smith at the Copper Box Arena in London.

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