Clarke backs himself to beat Billam-Smith again when they meet on Nov. 7

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Cheavon Clarke, who beat Chris Billam-Smith twice as an amateur, says he can win again when the Britons meet as professionals for the first time on Nov. 7.

Clarke backs himself to beat Billam-Smith again when they meet on Nov. 7
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What we know

  • Cheavon Clarke fights Chris Billam-Smith on Nov. 7, their first professional meeting.
  • Clarke beat Billam-Smith twice as an amateur and boxed for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics.
  • Billam-Smith is a former WBO cruiserweight champion.
  • Clarke says he can adjust and win; both men won on the same Zuffa Boxing bill in June.
Cheavon Clarke says he can beat Chris Billam-Smith for a third time when they meet as professionals on Nov. 7. Clarke won both their amateur fights and boxed for Great Britain at the Tokyo Olympics, while Billam-Smith has gone further as a pro, winning the WBO cruiserweight title.

Both men won on the same Zuffa Boxing bill in June. Billam-Smith (22-2) beat Ryan Rozicki and Clarke (12-2) beat Jack Massey, which put Clarke back on track after defeats to Leonardo Mosquea and Viddal Riley.

Clarke said he would not be thrown by Billam-Smith's plan: "The bull's always driven - but they get tamed."
 
Summary
Cheavon Clarke, who beat Chris Billam-Smith twice as an amateur, says he can win again when the Britons meet as professionals for the first time on Nov. 7.
Key points (one per line)
Clarke and Billam-Smith meet as professionals for the first time on Nov. 7.
Clarke won both amateur meetings; Billam-Smith went on to win the WBO cruiserweight title.
Both won on the same Zuffa Boxing bill in June.
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