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WHEN Chris Billam-Smith turned professional after a solid but unspectacular amateur career and tried to convince coach Shane McGuigan of his worth, he didn’t envision that he would one day win a ‘world’ belt. That he’s progressed to such heights in six years in the paid ranks is an extraordinary story and one that the WBO cruiserweight belt-holder is acutely aware could come to an end at any time.

, a 47-5 (31) Polish perennial contender, isn’t exactly a character to enhance Billam-Smith’s fairytale – he’s little-known outside of his country and the boxing hardcore – but the visitor will see this as a last chance to craft

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