The 34-year-old will put his WBO cruiserweight title on the road on Saturday evening, a belt he has held since a memorable evening in entrance of his house followers in Bournemouth when he beat Lawrence Okolie on factors in May 2023.

Billam-Smith has since defended his strap by beating Mateusz Masternak after which proving too good for British rival Richard Riakporhe at Selhurst Park earlier this 12 months, avenging the only defeat of his skilled profession and setting the stage for his largest evening thus far. David Haye in 2008 was the final British fighter to unify at cruiserweight.

Ramirez is WBA champion at 200lbs, having beforehand reigned at super-middleweight. The Mexican picked up the cruiserweight title in March when he beat Arsen Goulamirian on factors and he now fights as a champion within the division for the primary time.

The 33-year-old boasts an expert file of 46-1, with that sole defeat coming when he challenged Dmitry Bivol at light-heavyweight two years in the past. Ramirez went the complete 12 rounds with probably the greatest pound-for-pound fighters within the sport, however misplaced a unanimous determination.

Promoter Ben Shalom has insisted victory for his fighter Billam-Smith would depart him on the street to undisputed glory, with IBF champion Jai Opetaia subsequent on the wishlist.

Ramirez and Billam-Smith will combat on Saturday November 16, 2024.

The occasion is going down at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The card is predicted to start at 5pm GMT on Saturday night, which is 8pm native time in Saudi Arabia.