Lawrence Okolie vs Chris Billam-Smith Live Scorecard
Hometown Hero Upset in Title Fight
By Boxing Social Staff on 27th May 2023
In a stunning turn of events, Chris Billam-Smith pulled off a remarkable upset by defeating hometown favorite Lawrence Okolie in a 12-round majority decision for the WBO World cruiserweight championship in Bournemouth. The judges' scorecards read 112-112, 116-107, and 115-108, with Billam-Smith emerging victorious despite entering the fight as an underdog.
Okolie, who was trained by Shane McGuigan, started the fight strongly, but Billam-Smith gradually gained momentum, landing several powerful punches throughout the bout. In the seventh round, Okolie suffered a cut above his left eye, which seemed to affect his performance in the latter rounds.
As the final bell rang, the crowd erupted in a mix of cheers and jeers, as Billam-Smith celebrated his unlikely victory. The result sent shockwaves through the boxing world, as Okolie had been widely expected to retain his title.
This dramatic upset serves as a reminder that in the unpredictable world of boxing, anything can happen. Chris Billam-Smith has etched his name into boxing history with this remarkable triumph, while Lawrence Okolie will undoubtedly seek redemption in his future fights.
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