Billam-Smith emerges victorious in controversial world championship bout

Chris Billam-Smith became the new world champion in a title bout against Lawrence Okolie in Bournemouth.

Billam-Smith won by majority decision in a scrappy fight with three knockdowns and two points deducted from Okolie.

The result was controversial with one judge scoring it 112-112, while the other two gave it to Billam-Smith 116-107 and 115-108.

The victory was a big moment for Billam-Smith, who was previously an unbeaten fighter and had faced a tough challenge in front of his home fans.