Rozicki warns Billam-Smith he'll be 'switched off' in clash

Ryan Rozicki has promised to punish any lapse from Chris Billam-Smith when the pair meet. The cruiserweight contender says his opponent cannot afford a moment's distraction.

“If he switches off for even a fraction of a second, then he'll be switched off”

— Ryan Rozicki, via Sky Sports

What Ryan Rozicki said

Rozicki is preparing to face Billam-Smith in a cruiserweight bout that will determine the next step in the division's pecking order. The Canadian has been vocal about his approach, targeting what he sees as defensive vulnerabilities in Billam-Smith's recent work.

What it moves

Billam-Smith has yet to respond publicly to the threat. The pair's verbal exchanges are likely to intensify as the fight draws closer, with both men looking to establish mental dominance before the opening bell.

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