Billam-Smith vs Rozicki headlines Zuffa Boxing's UK debut at Bournemouth International Centre
News 29 April 2026
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Zuffa Boxing makes its long-awaited UK debut on Saturday, 6 June, with a high-octane cruiserweight main event between hometown hero Chris Billam-Smith and Canadian KO artist Ryan Rozicki at Bournemouth International Centre.
The main event of ZUFFA BOXING 07: BILLAM-SMITH vs. ROZICKI features a pair of all-action 200-pounders. Billam-Smith (21-2, 13 KOs) is one of the most decorated British fighters in recent memory, having captured British, Commonwealth, and European honours before winning a world title in 2023. He’s fought in Bournemouth eight times, including three sold-out events at Bournemouth International Centre. Rozicki (21-1-1, 20 KOs), from Sydney Forks, Canada, is 8-0-1 with seven knockouts since the lone defeat on his ledger. A pro since 2016, 18 of Rozicki’s knockouts have come in three rounds or less.
“I’m coming home. This is a huge opportunity for me back in front of my amazing supporters. Sky Sports know just how incredible these fight nights are in Bournemouth and this one will be no different,” said Chris Billam-Smith. “Zuffa Boxing is all about proper fights under the lights and that’s exactly what Rozicki brings to the table.”
“It’s a tough fight, and that’s exactly what I wanted when I signed with Zuffa Boxing,” Rozicki said. “I know what he brings, and I respect that. But he hasn’t been in there with someone like me. I’m focused on my work, taking it day by day, and I’ll be ready on fight night. The fans are going to get a real fight.”
The card will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and streaming exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada.
Tickets to ZUFFA BOXING 07: BILLAM-SMITH vs. ROZICKI on 6 June go on sale Friday 8 May 2026 at bic.co.uk, with a pre-sale for BIC mailing list subscribers taking place on Thursday 7 May. Fans can sign up for access here.



