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Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe 2: What time is the fight? What channel is it on?

Key details of how to watch the all-British world title fight

Shaun Brown

10th June, 2024

Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe 2: What time is the fight? What channel is it on?
Will it be repeat or revenge on June 15? (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)

What TV channel is Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe on?

Every televised bout will be shown on Sky Sports (Action), while preliminary bouts will be shown on the Sky Sports Boxing YouTube channel.


Where is Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe being held?

Selhurst Park Stadium, London – the home of Premier League side Crystal Palace Football Club


What time does Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe start?

Sky Sports Action begins its televised broadcast at 6.30pm. Viewers can then stick with Sky Sports Action or switch to Sky Sports Main Event, which begins its coverage at 9pm. There is no confirmed start time for the main event, but history tells us main events on Sky Sports begin between 10pm and 11pm. Early preliminary bouts will be shown on the Sky Sports YouTube channel at a time that is yet to be revealed.


How many rounds is the fight?

The fight is scheduled for 12×3-minute rounds at cruiserweight (200 lbs), with Billam-Smith defending his WBO cruiserweight title.


What fights are on the Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe undercard?

12 x 3 mins – European cruiserweight title (vacant) and Commonwealth cruiserweight title

Isaac Chamberlain (16-2, 8 KOs) vs. Jack Massey (21-2, 12 KOs)

10 x 3 mins – WBA Gold Light heavyweight belt (vacant)

Ben Whittaker (7-0, 5 KOs) vs. Eworitse Ezra Arenyeka (12-2, 9 KOs)

8 x 3 mins – Light heavyweight contest

Dan Azeez (20-1, 13 KOs) vs. Hrvoje Sep (12-2, 9 KOs)

8 x 2 mins – Bantamweight contest

Francesca Hennessy (3-0, 1 KO) vs. Dorota Norek (7-4, 1 KO)

6 x 3 mins – Cruiserweight contest

Deevorn Miller (7-1, 5 KOs) vs. Edwin Mosquera (12-4-2, 6 KOs)

Middleweight contest (number of rounds TBC)

Mitchell Frearson (10-1-1, 1 KO) vs. TBA

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