Chris Billam Smith vs Tommy McCarthy took place on 16th April, 2022, we take a look at the results, venue, undercard events and other details
Last summer, Billiam-Smith won a split decision over McCarthy in a humdinger at Fight Camp, unifying the British, Commonwealth, and European belts. In the rematch, Irish cruiserweight contender Tommy McCarthy gave his best in order to avenge his loss last year. However, the champion made a statement win by earning a KO win over McCarthy.
Chris Billam Smith vs Tommy McCarthy Undercard Results, Winner, Next Fight
The event took take place at the Manchester Arena, England on 16th April,2022. The main card began from 7:00 PM GMT (2:00 PM ET) with the match serving as a curtain-raiser to the main event. Billam-Smith and Tommy fought each other in a 12-round welterweight division match in Manchester Arena with the EBU European Cruiserweight Title at stake. The event also featured the main-event match between Conor Benn and Chris van Heerden.
In the eighth round of their Commonwealth and European cruiserweight title battle in Manchester, Chris Billam-Smith knocked out Tommy McCarthy, putting an end to any disagreements from their first meeting last year. Billam-Smith produced his best performance to date as he completely outworked, then outpunched McCarthy.
McCarthy was caught on the ropes by Billam-Smith in the seventh round, who delivered strong hooks up close that rocked him. As the Irishman backed up against the ropes, Billam-Smith was able to throw a straight right that knocked McCarthy out and dropped him face first in the eighth round.
Full Fight Card Results
- Conor Benn defeated Chris Van Heerden: WBA Continental welterweight title
- Chris Billam-Smith won against Tommy McCarthy: EBU European Cruiserweight title
- Alycia Baumgardner defeated Edith Soledad Matthysse: WBC and IBO super featherweight title
- Jordan Thompson won against Mariano Angel Gudino: Cruiserweight
- Thomas Whittaker Hart defeated Ben Ridings: Light Heavyweight
- Campbell Hatton won against Ezequiel Gregores: Lightweight
- Luke Evans tied with Miguel Cesario Antin: Super Lightweight
- Jack Cullen won against Vladimir Belujsky: Super Middleweight
- James Metcalf defeated Evgenii Vazem: Super Welterweight
Chris Billam-Smith vs Tommy McCarthy Future Boxing Career
Billam-Smith is likely to set his eyes on the world title next after securing second consecutive win over Tommy McCarthy. Meanwhile, McCarthy is likely to take a long break and get back rhythm after suffering his fourth loss as professional. Further, this fight also spelled curtains on the rivalry between Billam-Smith and McCarthy.
In this rivalry, Billam-Smith proved his superiority after a dominant performance.
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