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Gilberto Ramirez vs. Chris Billam-Smith live results: Round-by-round updates, ring walks, full fight card for cruiserweight title match

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - NOVEMBER 15: Gilberto Ramirez and Chris Billam-Smith face off during the weigh in for the WBO World Cruiserweight title fight as part of the Riyadh Season at BLVD World-Mexico on November 15, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images)
Gilberto Ramirez and Chris Billam-Smith face off Saturday for the WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles. (Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy/Getty Images)

Uncrowned has Gilberto Ramirez vs. Chris Billam-Smith results, live round-by-round updates, start time, and highlights for the Ramirez vs. Billam-Smith fight card on Saturday at The Venue Riyadh Season in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ramirez and Billam-Smith fight for the WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles in the main event.

Ramirez (46-1, 30 KOs) has held the WBA cruiserweight championship since beating Arsen Goulamirian on points this past March. The 33-year-old from Mexico is a two-division champion, having previously captured the WBO super middleweight title from 2016-19. The sole loss of his professional career came in a 2022 decision against Dmitry Bivol.

Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 KOs) attempts to make the third defense of his WBO cruiserweight title since winning the belt with a majority decision over Lawrence Okolie in March 2023. A 34-year-old veteran from England, Billam-Smith stopped Mateusz Masternak in the eighth round then took a decision over Richard Riakporhe this past June in his first two title defense.

Also on the card, WBO minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo (10-0, 7 KOs) takes on WBA champion Thammanoon Niyomtrong (25-0, 9 KOs) in a title unification bout.

The Ramirez vs. Billam-Smith fight card kicks off at 12 p.m. ET on DAZN. The main event rings walks are expected to start around 5:30 p.m. ET.

Follow along with all the action with Uncrowned's live Gilberto Ramirez vs. Chris Billam-Smith results and live blog below.

WBA/WBO cruiserweight titles: Gilberto Ramirez vs. Chris Billam-Smith

Super Lightweight: Jose Ramirez vs. Arnold Barboza Jr.

Lightweight: William Zepeda def. Tevin Farmer via split decision (95-94, 94-95, 95-94)

WBA/WBO minimumweight titles: Oscar Collazo def. Thammanoon Niyomtrong via 7th-round TKO | Watch video

Super lightweight: Oscar Duarte def. Botirzhon Akhmedov via unanimous decision (98-92, 97-93, 96-94)

Welterweight: Ziyad Almaayouf vs. Juan Garcia ends in majority draw (58-56, 57-57, 57-57)

Live32 updates
  • Ramirez vs. Barboza - Round 2

    An overhand right from Ramirez connected on the top of Barboza's head, the punch seemed to wobble Barboza momentarily and cause him to lose his balance. Ramirez also doing some bodywork.

    10-9 Ramirez, 19-19

  • Ramirez vs. Barboza - Round 1

    Quiet opener between Ramirez and Barboza. Ramirez applies the pressure, Barboza utilizing movement and counter-punching. Right hand-left hook from Barboza in the final few seconds were the best connects of the round.

    10-9 Barboza

  • Co-feature: Jose Ramirez vs. Arnold Barboza

    Former unified light welterweight champion Jose Ramirez (29-1, 18 KOs) battles the WBO's No. 1-ranked contender Arnold Barboza (30-0, 11 KOs) over ten rounds with the winner looking to progress to a title shot.

  • Zepeda waiting for Shakur offer

    William Zepeda, via a translator, on a potential fight with Shakur Stevenson: "We're just waiting now, we're waiting with confidence to receive that offer; that firm offer for the opportunity. And we'll take that opportunity obviously."

  • Zepeda beats Farmer via SD

    William Zepeda takes a close split decision (95-94 Zepeda, 95-94 Farmer, 95-94 Zepeda) over Tevin Farmer to win the WBC interim lightweight title.

    Fantastic action fight. Could be Shakur Stevenson next for Zepeda.

  • Zepeda vs. Farmer - Round 10

    Zepeda caught on the chin with a pair of overhand lefts in the first half of the final round. Zepeda is vulnerable to the southpaw left hand, which seems odd to say because of how many southpaws Zepeda has faced. Zepeda finished the tenth strong with combinations, close round.

    10-9 Farmer, 96-93 Zepeda

  • Zepeda vs. Farmer - Round 9

    Zepeda rocks Farmer with a left hand in the middle of round 9. He is significantly ahead, but this fight looks like it will be going the distance. Farmer is told he needs a knockout in the corner.

    10-9 Zepeda, 87-83 Zepeda.

  • Zepeda vs. Farmer - Round 8

    Farmer has proven to be the toughest test of Zepeda's career. Zepeda just cannot figure him out, Farmer is not wilting under the pressure in the same way the others have. Zepeda is still more active than Farmer, these rounds are competitive though.

    10-9 Zepeda, 77-74 Zepeda

  • Zepeda vs. Farmer - Round 7

    Farmer rebounds in the 7th, seems to have caught a second wind. It's Zepeda who has slightly slowed down now. Farmer landing double right hooks, to the head and body.

    10-9 Farmer, 67-65 Zepeda

  • Zepeda vs. Farmer - Round 6

    Zepeda knocking Farmer's head back with short right hooks to the head and to the body. A bad round for Farmer, who appears to be tiring as we pass the halfway point in this one. Not sure how much longer Farmer can keep the Mexican off him for.

    10-9 Zepeda, 58-55 Zepeda

  • Zepeda vs. Farmer - Round 5

    Famer catches Zepeda early in round 5 with a big left hand, the same punch which dropped Zepeda in the 4th. Zepeda manages to close the distance though and fight his fight on the inside, big final minute for Zepeda which involved a huge flurry. The right hook from Zepeda lands in the final 30 seconds.

    10-9 Zepeda, 48-46 Zepeda

  • Zepeda vs. Farmer - Round 4

    Farmer pushes Zepeda's head back with a left uppercut, right hook combination. Zepeda is in-range and Farmer hits him with the left hand counter, DOWN GOES ZEPEDA!

    WOW! Big breakthrough for Farmer in round 4, nobody was expecting a heavy underdog non-puncher like Farmer to drop a beast like Zepeda.

    10-8 Farmer, 38-37 Zepeda

  • Zepeda vs. Farmer - Round 3

    Zepeda unloaded on Farmer throughout round 3. Zepeda typically averages more than 100 punches in every round, and tonight appears to be no different. Farmer is not going to be able to match the work rate and he isn't able to stop Zepeda from punching.

    10-9 Zepeda, 30-27 Zepeda

  • Zepeda vs. Farmer - Round 2

    An Overhand left from Farmer connects on Zepeda's chin, looks to be a powerful punch. Farmer has already started to back up and allow Zepeda to control the distance. Zepeda with back-to-back 3 punch combinations landing, a very active final minute seals the round for Zepeda.

    10-9 Zepeda, 20-18 Zepeda

  • Zepeda vs. Farmer - Round 1

    It's the battle of the southpaws. Farmer choosing to stay in the centre of the ring and within punching range with Zepeda, which could be a dangerous strategy. Zepeda is looking for the right hook as Farmer's left hand is by his chest.

    10-9 Zepeda

  • WBA cruiserweight champion Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez has also arrived at the arena

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    The live broadcast has confirmed that Dillian Whyte will face Ebenezer Tetteh on Sunday, December 15th in Gibraltar. The bout will stream live on DAZN worldwide.

  • Next: William Zepeda vs. Tevin Farmer

    Top lightweight contender William Zepeda (31-0, 27 KOs) faces Tevin Farmer (33-6-1, 8 KOs) for the WBC interim lightweight title over 10 rounds.

    Zepeda is coming off a 3rd-round knockout win over Giovanni Cabrera in July. Farmer dropped a decision to Raymond Muratalla in the same month.

    A win for Zepeda will likely set up a fight with Shakur Stevenson, potentially on Feb. 22 in Riyadh

  • Collazo vs. Niyomtrong - Round 7

    Another right hook from Collazo and DOWN AGAIN is Niyomtrong. The end is near, Collazo is too powerful and too fast for Niyomtrong. A left uppercut sends Niyomtrong to the canvas seconds later, the referee won't bother counting. THIS ONE IS OVER!

    Statement performance from Oscar Collazo to beat an undefeated world champion and unify the 105-pound division.

  • Collazo vs. Niyomtrong - Round 6

    Niyomtrong ROCKS Collazo with a left hook early in round 6. Collazo attempted his right hook and was beaten to the punch by Niyomtrong; a much-needed mini breakthrough for him.

    WHAT A RIGHT HOOK from Collazo, and dows goes Niyomtrong. Brilliant turn around from the Puerto Rican after getting stunned earlier in the round.

    10-8 Collazo, 59-54 Collazo

  • Collazo vs. Niyomtrong - Round 5

    Strong round for Collazo. Left uppercut in the first 30 seconds lifted Niyomtrong's head up. Collazo is just far too active for Niyomtrong and is easily outworking him through 5. Niyomtrong is targeting the body, hoping to slow Collazo down and produce a strong finish, but he is close to running out of time.

    10-9 Collazo, 49-46 Collazo

  • Collazo vs. Niyomtrong - Round 4

    Right hand to the body lands for Niyomtrong early, his best connect in this contest so far. Collazo with constant pressure, forcing Niyomtrong to work at a high pace.

    10-9 Niyomtrong, 39-37 Collazo

  • Collazo vs. Niyomtrong - Round 3

    Niyomtrong is starting to let his hands go now, particularly with the right hand to the body. Collazo with the more effective aggression though, his shots seem to be sharper and more eye-catching.

    10-9 Collazo, 30-27 Collazo

  • Collazo vs. Niyomtrong - Round 2

    Through 2 rounds, this fight has mostly been contested in the centre of the ring. Collazo is moving laterally, around Niyomtrong, while Niyomtrong is more stationary. Collazo starting to open up a bit more, a right hook again connected on Niyomtronng. 3-punch combination from Collazo in the final 10 seconds.

    10-9 Collazo, 20-18 Collazo

  • Collazo vs. Niyomtrong - Round 1

    Cagey opener. Collazo, a southpaw, coming out with a high guard, while Niyomtrong, an Orthodox fighter, has his hands slightly lower. Collazo pawing with the right hook and was more active in the first round where there was very little to separate them.

    10-9 Collazo

  • Chris Billam-Smith has arrived at the venue for tonight's main event

  • Next: Oscar Collazo vs. Thammanoon Niyomtrong

    WBO minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo (10-0) and WBA titleist Thammanoon Niyomtrong (25-0, 9 KOs) clash in a battle of unbeatens unification bout at 105 pounds.

  • Duarte beats Akhmedov via UD

    Oscar Duarte edges a controversial unanimous decision (98-92, 97-93, 96-94) over Batyr Akhmedov in their 10-round super lightweight contest.

  • Recap

    In the first fight of the night, Ziyad Almaayouf (6-0) and Juan Garcia (5-6) fought to a majority decision draw (58-56, 57-57, 57-57).

    Oscar Duarte and Batyr Akhmedov are in the final stages of their super lightweight contest at the moment.

    Uncrowned will have round-by-round coverage from the next fight.