Chris Billam Smith vs. Ryan Rozicki Headline Zuffa 07

Zuffa Boxing makes its long-awaited UK debut on Saturday, June 6, with a high-octane cruiserweight main event between hometown hero Chris Billam-Smith and Canadian KO artist Ryan Rozicki at Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth, England.

Fans are encouraged to register their interest early for the best chance to secure tickets via ZuffaBoxing.com. Tickets will go on sale at 10am BST on Friday, May 8 via BIC.co.uk. While those who registered their interest early, will get access at 10am BST on Thursday, May 7.

The main event of ZUFFA BOXING 07: BILLAM-SMITH vs. ROZICKI features a pair of all-action 200-pounders. Billam-Smith (21-2, 13 KOs) is one of the most decorated British fighters in recent memory, having captured British, Commonwealth, and European honours before winning a world title in 2023. He’s fought in Bournemouth eight times, including three sold-out events at Bournemouth International Centre. Rozicki (21-1-1, 20 KOs), from Sydney Forks, Canada, is 8-0-1 with seven knockouts since the lone defeat on his ledger. A pro since 2016, 18 of Rozicki’s knockouts have come in three rounds or less.

“I’m coming home. This is a huge opportunity for me back in front of my amazing supporters.  Sky Sports know just how incredible these fight nights are in Bournemouth and this one will be no different,” said Chris Billam-Smith. “Zuffa Boxing is all about proper fights under the lights and that’s exactly what Rozicki brings to the table.”

“It’s a tough fight, and that’s exactly what I wanted when I signed with Zuffa Boxing,” Rozicki said. “I know what he brings, and I respect that. But he hasn’t been in there with someone like me. I’m focused on my work, taking it day by day, and I’ll be ready on fight night. The fans are going to get a real fight.”