Chris Billam-Smith is eyeing a global tour. Once he is finished with Richard Riakporhe, that is.
The WBO cruiserweight world champion puts his title on the line against his British rival at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park this weekend in what he believes marks the final step before a collision with his fellow belt-holders overseas. Among those in his sights is IBF champion Jai Opetaia, who arguably sits atop of the division after his wins over Mairis Briedis. 'I think it's the biggest fight in the division at the moment,' Billam-Smith told Sky Sports.
' Beyond that? He wants to head for the bright lights of America. 'After we get this out of the way and a mandatory challenger out of the way then I'll look to unify, that's the big goal for me,' he said. 'I'd love to fight out in America. That's kind of another dream, as it is for any boxer, to fight out in America, whether that's Vegas or New York or LA or whatever. I'm not. I'm not too picky.
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