Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith time: When are ring walks in UK and US tonight?

Former sparring companions Lawrence Okolie and Chris Billam-Smith will meet in a world-title combat this weekend.

Okolie enters Billam-Smith’s hometown of Bournemouth with the WBO cruiserweight belt and an unbeaten document, however the challenger can be buoyed by nice help at Vitality Stadium – dwelling to his beloved AFC Bournemouth.

In his most up-to-date combat, Okolie outpointed David Light in March, with the overwhelmed New Zealander struggling a ‘mild stroke’ however anticipated to make a ‘full recovery’. Meanwhile, Billam-Smith produced a knockout-of-the-year contender towards Armend Xhoxhaj in December.

Okolie (19-0, 14 KOs) mentioned of Billam-Smith (17-1, 12 KOs) this week: “Chris, I love you, but I have to get the KO in this one.” Here’s all you could know.

When is it?

The combat will happen at Vitality Stadium, dwelling to Premier League aspect AFC Bournemouth, on Saturday 27 May.

The predominant card is about to start at 7pm BST (11am PT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET), with ring walks for the primary occasion anticipated at roughly 10pm BST (3pm PT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET).

How can I watch it?

The occasion will air dwell on Sky Sports in the UK, with the broadcaster’s web site and Sky Go app additionally streaming the fights.

No US broadcaster has but been confirmed for the occasion.

Odds

Okolie – 2/7

Billam-Smith – 11/4

Draw – 14/1

Full odds by way of Betway.

Full card (topic to alter)

Lawrence Okolie (C) vs Chris Billam-Smith (WBO cruiserweight title)

Mikael Lawal (C) vs Isaac Chamberlain (British cruiserweight title)

Lee Cutler vs Stanley Stannard (super-welterweight)

Mace Ruegg vs Dean Dodge (super-featherweight)

Sam Eggington vs Joe Pigford (super-welterweight)

Michael McKinson vs TBA (welterweight)

Tommy Welch vs TBA (heavyweight)

Karriss Artingsall vs. Jade Taylor (featherweight)

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