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His journey since signing with promoter Shalom has been filled with success, fighting in his hometown of Bournemouth four times in a row as well as headlining twice in Premier League stadiums. <\/p>\n
One of those was his hometown ground the Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play and where he won his WBO title. <\/p>\n
“When I first met Chris he couldn’t even dream of a world title,” Shalom added.<\/p>\n
“I’ve seen him change his life and come through so many milestones and the best thing about it is that he has not changed at all, he’s still the same guy I first met three years ago. <\/p>\n
“That’s the measure of the man, I can’t speak highly enough of him and he should be an inspiration for every professional boxer that with hard work and consistency you can get to the very top.”<\/p>\n
The incentive for the winner of the bout prior to Saturday night was the opportunity to then further unify the cruiserweight division and face the other champions on a path to try to claim all of the titles. <\/p>\n
With Ramirez coming out on top it now remains unclear as to where Billam-Smith will next take his professional boxing career. <\/p>\n
Aged 34 and with a record of 20 wins and two defeats, many might consider it a decent time to hang up the gloves but the Briton refused to make any concrete plans after the fight – other than enjoying the upcoming festive period and getting straight back in the gym.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n