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Chris Billam-Smith vs Richard Riakporhe LIVE commentary: Date, start time, undercard and how to follow as domestic rivals clash in title fight

Chris Billam-Smith will defend his WBO cruiserweight title in a domestic showdown against Richard Riakporhe this weekend.

The British rivals will meet in the ring for a second time at Selhurst Park - the home of Riakporhe's beloved Crystal Palace.

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Billam-Smith is no stranger to fighting inside a Premier League ground following his title triumph at Bournemouth's Vitality stadium.

The 33-year-old picked up the WBO belt by scoring a massive upset over long-reigning champion Lawrence Okolie last May.

He retained the strap against Poland's Mateusz Masternak seven months later and will now be out for revenge in the second defence of his title against mandatory challenger, Riakporhe.

Riakporhe defeated Billam-Smith via split decision five years ago in a WBA Intercontinental title fight at The O2 Arena.

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Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe: talkSPORT coverage

This WBO cruiserweight title fight is scheduled for Saturday, June 15.

It will be held at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park in south London.

The event will start at 7pm UK time, with the ringwalks for the main event set for 10pm.

talkSPORT will have live coverage of the bout this weekend with our team of Adam Catterall, Spencer Oliver, Duke McKenzie and John Rawling bringing you all the action.

Coverage will start at 7pm on talkSPORT 2 before crossing over to talkSPORT for the main event at 10pm.

It will also be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena.

WBO cruiserweight champ Billam-Smith knows all too well about the power Riakporhe possesses

Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe: Undercard

On the undercard of this fight, Isaac Chamberlain continues his comeback following a defeat to Billiam-Smith in 2022.

Chamberlain will take on Jack Massey for the vacant European and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles ahead of the main event.

The entertaining Ben Whittaker is also in action as he takes on Ezra Arenyeka aiming to win the vacant IBF International and WBA Gold light-heavyweight titles.

Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe collide in one of the biggest all-British fights of the year this Saturday - here's all you need to know ahead of their cruiserweight world title showdown.

When is the Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe fight?

Riakporhe will challenge Billam-Smith for the WBO cruiserweight world title in the main event on Saturday June 15, with fans able to tune in to watch a bumper undercard from 6.30pm live on Sky Sports Action or stream instantly with NOW.

The non-televised undercard will also be available to watch on a free live stream from 5.15pm ahead of the main coverage.

Where is the Billam-Smith vs Riakporhe fight taking place?

Billam-Smith enjoyed the outburst of support from his home fans when he dethroned former world champion Lawrence Okolie at Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium last year. Now it is the turn of Riakporhe to soak up the love of his south London faithful when he welcomes Billam-Smith to Selhurst Park, the home of his team Crystal Palace.