Boxing

Billam-Smith and Rozicki both taken to hospital after brutal bout, White confirms

IN PICTURES - CBS claims victory over Rozicki after bruising encounter

Fight was "only going one way" as Cutler beat Sutton in strange stoppage

CBS wins brutal Bournemouth battle over Rozicki by TKO

LIVE - Main card begins ahead of huge Billam-Smith vs Rozicki bout

LIVE - Main card begins ahead of huge Billam-Smith vs Rozicki bout

Chris Billam-Smith

Billam-Smith beats Rozicki in Zuffa Boxing 7 main event

Exclusive: Dana White on Billam-Smith, Bournemouth and Foley friendship

AFC Bournemouth

CBS aiming to continue Bournemouth's momentum after beloved Cherries reach Europe

Intense faceoff between Billam-Smith and Rozicki ended by White as fight approaches

LIVE - Conor Benn among stars at weigh ins for Billam-Smith vs Rozicki

LIVE - Conor Benn among stars at weigh ins for Billam-Smith vs Rozicki

Billam-Smith and Rozicki face off for final time before fight - As it happened

BOURNEMOUTH, UK - JUNE 5: Chris Billiam-Smith poses on the scale at the weigh-in for the Zuffa Boxing 07 fight card on June 5, 2026 in Bournemouth, UK. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa Boxing)

BOURNEMOUTH, UK - JUNE 5: Chris Billiam-Smith poses on the scale at the weigh-in for the Zuffa Boxing 07 fight card on June 5, 2026 in Bournemouth, UK. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa Boxing)

Billam-Smith and Rozicki weigh in ahead of Bournemouth fight - Full card weights

Cutler 'buzzing' to be back in Bournemouth after frustrating Eggington fight

Massey looking forward to "booming" Bournemouth atmosphere

Chris Billam-Smith

Chris Billam-Smith

'I'm in control of this fight' - CBS to bring intensity for home crowd vs Rozicki

'I watched his reign begin. Now I'm here to end it' - Rozicki's message for CBS

AFC Bournemouth

Billam-Smith vs Rozicki at BIC - Card, how to watch, odds and tickets

AFC Bournemouth

Billam-Smith back at BIC to face hard-hitting Rozicki - Preview

BOURNEMOUTH, UK - JUNE 2: Chris Billam-Smith (left) and Ryan Rozicki during the Zuffa Boxing main event face off at Hilton Bournemouth Hotel on June 2, 2026. (Photo by Matt Pover/Zuffa Boxing).

BOURNEMOUTH, UK - JUNE 2: Chris Billam-Smith (left) and Ryan Rozicki during the Zuffa Boxing main event face off at Hilton Bournemouth Hotel on June 2, 2026. (Photo by Matt Pover/Zuffa Boxing).

Billam-Smith and Rozicki face off plus details on public weigh in this week

AFC Bournemouth

"Next Saturday I will achieve another hometown glory" - Fight week here for CBS

Young Bournemouth boxer Page crowned three-time national champion

AFC Bournemouth

Champions League dreams, Dubois v Wardley and Rozicki fight preparations - CBS

Lee Cutler (left) in action Sam Eggington (right) during the WBC International Silver Super

Lee Cutler (left) in action Sam Eggington (right) during the WBC International Silver Super

"Everything's falling into place" - Cutler excited for Bournemouth return

Lee Cutler beat Stanley Stannard at Vitality Stadium

Lee Cutler beat Stanley Stannard at Vitality Stadium

Cutler to make Bournemouth return on Billam-Smith card at BIC

The likes of Bill Bailey, James Blunt and Paloma Faith will appear at the BIC in 2024

The likes of Bill Bailey, James Blunt and Paloma Faith will appear at the BIC in 2024

Chris Billam-Smith

Co-feature fight on Billam-Smith's homecoming announced as tickets set to go on sale

AFC Bournemouth

"I'm very happy for him" - Iraola wishes Billam-Smith best in homecoming fight

AFC Bournemouth

"I am coming home" - CBS on Bournemouth homecoming vs Rozicki

Chris Billam-Smith retained his world title with victory over Mateusz Masternak

Chris Billam-Smith retained his world title with victory over Mateusz Masternak

AFC Bournemouth

CBS 'buzzing' to fight in 'electric' home atmosphere vs tough opponent Rozicki

Chris Billam-Smith after successfully defending his World Championship.

Chris Billam-Smith after successfully defending his World Championship.

Chris Billam-Smith

Billam-Smith back in Bournemouth - The Gentleman to fight Rozicki this summer

Anastazja Gluza

Anastazja Gluza

Parkstone's Gluza crowned national heavyweight champion and will represent England

AFC Bournemouth

Arsenal, Bedford, Iraola, Zuffa and fight news - CBS on busy week

Chris Billam-Smith beat Lawrence Okolie to become world champion

Chris Billam-Smith beat Lawrence Okolie to become world champion

Chris Billam-Smith

'Everyone thinks Opetaia is number one in division - I want to prove otherwise' - CBS

Chris Billam-Smith defeated Mateusz Masternak to retain his WBO cruiserweight title

Chris Billam-Smith defeated Mateusz Masternak to retain his WBO cruiserweight title

Chris Billam-Smith

"This move is about proving I am the best in the world" Billam-Smith signs with Zuffa

AFC Bournemouth

Arsenal away, Bedford at home and supporting the undisputed Scotney - CBS

Pair of Purbeck boxers see success

'We are close' - CBS on fight negotiations, Cherries draw with United and Alex Scott

'We are close' - CBS on fight negotiations, Cherries draw with United and Alex Scott

AFC Bournemouth

'We are close' - CBS on fight negotiations, Cherries draw with United and Alex Scott

'Again' - CBS on Cherries draws, music and parenting a toddler

'Again' - CBS on Cherries draws, music and parenting a toddler

AFC Bournemouth

'Again' - CBS on Cherries draws, music and parenting a toddler

Everton win, town of culture bid and fight plans

Everton win, town of culture bid and fight plans

AFC Bournemouth

Everton win, town of culture bid and fight plans "in deep discussion" - CBS

Wolves win, Villa visit, stablemates and Mikaelian fight hopes: Chris Billam-Smith

Wolves win, Villa visit, stablemates and Mikaelian fight hopes: Chris Billam-Smith

AFC Bournemouth

Wolves win, Villa visit, stablemates and Mikaelian fight hopes: Chris Billam-Smith

Brooks vs Ramsdale and new signings at the Cherries: CBS

Brooks vs Ramsdale and new signings at the Cherries: CBS

AFC Bournemouth

Brooks vs Ramsdale and new signings at the Cherries: CBS

AFC Bournemouth

"Thank you for lighting up my club": CBS on Semenyo, Mostyn and Magpies

AJ, Dubois, 2026 plans and Taylor Swift: Chris Billam-Smith

AJ, Dubois, 2026 plans and Taylor Swift: Chris Billam-Smith

AFC Bournemouth

AJ, Dubois, 2026 plans and Taylor Swift: Chris Billam-Smith

Masters boxers aged 40+ take centre stage in global showdown at The Hub

Masters boxers aged 40+ take centre stage in global showdown at The Hub

International boxing show brings competitors form across the globe

Doe ranked number one in England after NAGBC finals victory

European dreams, Bill Foley and heat training: Chris Billam-Smith

European dreams, Bill Foley and heat training: Chris Billam-Smith

AFC Bournemouth

Scott for England, European dreams, Foley and heat training: Chris Billam-Smith

Boxer Woods claims King of the Ring crown for second year in a row

Boxer Woods claims King of the Ring crown for second year in a row

Boxer Woods claims King of the Ring crown for second year in a row

Fress-tration for CBS: Bournemouth fighter on boxing politics

Fress-tration for CBS: Bournemouth fighter on boxing politics

AFC Bournemouth

Fress-tration for CBS: Bournemouth fighter on boxing politics

World Mental Health Day and winning at Palace: Chris Billam-Smith

World Mental Health Day and winning at Palace: Chris Billam-Smith

AFC Bournemouth

World Mental Health Day and winning at Palace: Chris Billam-Smith

Magical, majestic and marvellous Cherries goals as run continues: CBS

Magical, majestic and marvellous Cherries goals as run continues: CBS

AFC Bournemouth

Magical, majestic and marvellous Cherries goals as run continues: CBS

Welcoming a newborn and a tribute to legend Hatton: Chris Billam-Smith

Welcoming a newborn and a tribute to legend Hatton: Chris Billam-Smith

AFC Bournemouth

Welcoming a newborn and a tribute to legend Hatton: Chris Billam-Smith

British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, reports say

British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, reports say

Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46, reports say

Fond farewells for Billing and Mepham and looking ahead to Spurs: CBS

Fond farewells for Billing and Mepham and looking ahead to Spurs: CBS

AFC Bournemouth

Fond farewells for Billing and Mepham and looking ahead to Spurs: CBS

Return of the King Boxing event at the BIC. Chris Billam-Smith after successfully defending his World Championship.

Return of the King Boxing event at the BIC. Chris Billam-Smith after successfully defending his World Championship.

Billam-Smith 'can't wait' for interim title fight - hopefully in Bournemouth

L to R Arena Head Coach Les Simmons, Tilly Haynes, Carrie Piecrust

L to R Arena Head Coach Les Simmons, Tilly Haynes, Carrie Piecrust

Bournemouth boxer named best female boxer after winning tourney

CBS: Positives in Cherries defeat and eyeing up interim WBO title

CBS: Positives in Cherries defeat and eyeing up interim WBO title

AFC Bournemouth

CBS: Positives in Cherries defeat and eyeing up interim WBO title

Plygrounds, BIC boxing and birthdays at Oasis: CBS

Plygrounds, BIC boxing and birthdays at Oasis: CBS

AFC Bournemouth

Playgrounds, BIC boxing and birthdays at Oasis: CBS

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