Childhood friends express support for Billam-Smith prior to championship fight

Prior to his upcoming title unification bout, Chris Billam-Smith’s childhood friends have referred to him as a legend. Gary and Mike journeyed from Bournemouth to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to witness the WBO cruiserweight champion compete against WBA champion Gilberto Ramirez of Mexico. Mike humorously remarked that he preferred his long-standing friend remain unaware of the significant amount he had wagered on the fight’s outcome. “I’m getting a new kitchen if he wins, so come on mate get me that boiler tap. I need that built in air-fryer!”, he said. Both individuals expressed complete confidence in “The Gentleman,” Billam-Smith’s moniker, particularly with the esteemed coach Shane McGuigan supporting him. BBC Dorset is available for following on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. This material is Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content presented on external websites. Information regarding its external linking policy is available.