Zuffa Boxing is making its return to London this Saturday, November 7, with Zuffa Boxing 12 at the Copper Box Arena. The event’s highlight is an all-British cruiserweight clash featuring former WBO world champion Chris Billam-Smith against Chev Clarke in a 10-round battle. This fight marks the promotion’s third visit to the UK, renewing the rivalry between two fighters who have a shared history.
Chris Billam-Smith (22-2, 14 KOs) is looking to extend the momentum from his successful comeback, which included a seventh-round stoppage of Ryan Rozicki this past June. Having held the cruiserweight world title from 2023 to 2024 before losing it to Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez via unanimous decision in a unification match, the 36-year-old “CBS” now has the chance to settle the score with Clarke, who bested him twice during their amateur careers — including in the 2016 English national championships final.
Chev Clarke (12-2, 9 KOs) heads into Saturday’s fight with strong form after securing a thrilling seventh-round TKO over Jack Massey on the same June card as Billam-Smith’s win. Clarke overcame two knockdowns in the fourth round to rally and claim victory, bouncing back from back-to-back losses in 2025. Having represented Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics, Clarke now aims for a landmark win against a world-class rival he’s previously beaten.
Fans can follow live results, round reports, and highlights from Zuffa Boxing 12 through Uncrowned on fight night.
Event Details:
- Date & Venue: Saturday, Nov. 7, at London’s Copper Box Arena
- Start Times: Prelims kick off at 12 p.m. ET (5 p.m. GMT), main card begins at 2 p.m. ET (7 p.m. GMT), with the main event ring walks around 5 p.m. ET (10 p.m. GMT)
Broadcast Information:
- Streaming live on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada
- Airing on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, with prelims available on Sky Sports’ digital platforms
Additional Fights to Watch:
The co-main event features former WBO middleweight champ Denzel Bentley (22-3-1, 18 KOs) against Shane Mosley Jr. (23-5, 15 KOs) in a 10-round fight. Bentley was recently stripped of his title after refusing to defend against the No. 1 contender, Yoenli Hernandez, making this bout his Zuffa Boxing debut.
Other highlights include British light heavyweight Zach Parker (26-2, 18 KOs) facing undefeated Russian southpaw Umar Dzambekov (14-0, 10 KOs), unbeaten American heavyweight Da’Mazion Vanhouter (13-0, 10 KOs) versus Ivan Balaz (9-1, 7 KOs), Scottish middleweight Sam Hickey (6-0, 3 KOs) against Troy Coleman (15-5-1, 7 KOs), cruiserweight prospect Lucas Roehrig (9-0, 5 KOs) taking on Connal McDonald (5-1, 1 KO), and Kayla Allen (1-0, 1 KO) battling Julia Igel (5-2, 4 KOs) in a super lightweight matchup.
Betting Odds:
Chris Billam-Smith enters the fight as a strong favorite at -400, while Chev Clarke is the underdog at +280, despite Clarke’s previous wins over Billam-Smith in their amateur days.
Full Fight Card:
Main Card (2 p.m. ET, Paramount+)
- Cruiserweight: Chris Billam-Smith vs. Chev Clarke
- Middleweight: Denzel Bentley vs. Shane Mosley Jr.
- Heavyweight: Da’Mazion Vanhouter vs. Ivan Balaz
- Middleweight: Sam Hickey vs. Troy Coleman
- Super lightweight: Kayla Allen vs. Julia Igel
- Cruiserweight: Lucas Roehrig vs. Connal McDonald
Prelims (12 p.m. ET, Paramount+)
- Light heavyweight: Zach Parker vs. Umar Dzambekov
- Middleweight: Vinnie Kemp vs. Liam McElhinney
- Featherweight: Masood Abdullah vs. Adan Palma
Fan Take:
This showdown is a must-watch for fight fans because it features high stakes and a deep backstory between two talented cruiserweights, revitalizing interest in the UK boxing scene. The outcome could set the tone for future title contention and give a glimpse into the evolving landscape of cruiserweight boxing.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
