How to look at Okolie vs Billam-Smith: TV channel and reside stream

May 27, 2023 at 11:06 AM

‘The Sauce’ places his WBO cruiserweight world title on the road for the second time in simply 9 weeks, having made his comeback after 13 months out of the ring with a snug if uninteresting points win over David Light in Manchester on his Boxxer debut in March.

Okolie wants an emphatic assertion victory subsequent having somewhat flattered to deceive since profitable his belt, with two sleepy defences back-to-back and an acrimonious break up with Matchroom Boxing and Eddie Hearn that led to such a protracted interval of inactivity.

He will hope the fruits of his new coaching partnership with SugarHill Steward shall be on full show on the Vitality Stadium tonight, although outdated trainer Shane McGuigan is plotting his downfall within the nook of Billam-Smith, Okolie’s buddy and former sparring companion.

A raucous 15,000-strong crowd shall be prepared on the hard-hitting hometown favorite, who’s hoping to trigger an upset and realise his personal world title ambitions after a run of eight consecutive wins that included that brutal knockout of Armend Xhoxhaj earlier than Christmas.

How to look at Okolie vs Billam-Smith

TV channel: The occasion is being broadcast reside on Sky Sports within the UK tonight. Coverage will get underway at 7pm BST on Sky Sports Action and 8pm on Main Event.