In collaboration with Crystal Palace F.C., promotional company Boxxer will host a night of must-watch championship fights as part of the club’s celebrations to mark 100 years since the official opening of Selhurst Park.
Leading the billing, big-punching Palace supporter Richard Riakporhe will get his long-awaited shot at world glory in front of his fellow Eagles, attempting to claim the WBO World Cruiserweight Championship title of Chris Billam-Smith.
South Londoner Riakporhe (17-0, 13 KOs) remains the only man to hold a win over Billam-Smith (19-1, 13 KOs) in the professional ranks, getting the better of his rival via a split decision victory at the O2 Arena in July 2019.
Billam-Smith, meanwhile, won his WBO World Title at the Vitality Stadium in May 2023, and will be defending it for the second time.
On the undercard, fellow south Londoner Isaac Chamberlain – who hails from Brixton – will challenge Polish champion Michal Cieslak for the European Cruiserweight Championship.
General admission tickets are now on sale here.
Prices start from just £30, with a percentage of the profits from the evening going towards Palace for Life Foundation.
Alternatively, make the night one to remember and watch from one of our premium lounges. Enquire now to speak to our dedicated team.