CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH is back in a big stadium fight this summer as he faces Richard Riakporhe in a huge all-British world title fight.

‘The Gentleman’ won the WBO cruiserweight title last summer when he beat former stablemate Lawrence Okolie at his beloved AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium.

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Now he’s going into away territory as he defends his title against Crystal Palace fan Riakporhe at Selhurst Park.

Riakporhe has already beaten Billam-Smith before on points, in 2019 at the O2 Arena on a Dillian Whyte undercard.

Their first fight was an even one but Riakporhe scored a pivotal knockdown to clinch the win.

Five years on and its Billam-Smith who is world champion while Riakporhe has struggled to land the opportunity he craves.

When is Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe?

• Billam-Smith’s huge rematch against Riakporhe will take place on Saturday, June 15.
• The fight will take place at Crystal Palace FC’s stadium Selhurst Park.
• Ring-walks for the main event can be expected at around 10.30pm BST.
• The main card will get underway from 7pm BST.

What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

• Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe will be shown live on Sky Sports Arena in the UK.
• You can live stream the action on the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.

Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe card

The full undercard has yet to be announced but there are three bouts confirmed so far.

• Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe; For Billam-Smith’s WBO cruiserweight title
• Michal Cieslak vs. Isaac Chamberlain; For Cieslak’s European crusierweight title
• Ben Whittaker vs. Ezra Arenyka; Light heavyweight