Okolie’s Bold Prediction: Billam-Smith Will Defeat Ramirez, Leading to a 2025 Showdown with Opetaia!

Lawrence Okolie predicts Chris Billam-Smith will defeat Gilberto Ramirez, solidifying his status as a top cruiserweight, with a potential showdown against Jai Opetaia in 2025.

Okolie Predicts Billam-Smith Victory Over Ramirez

Lawrence Okolie has weighed in on the upcoming fight between Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and Chris Billam-Smith, predicting a victory for Billam-Smith on Saturday. Okolie, who lost to Billam-Smith in May 2023, expects his former opponent to continue his dominance and secure a win against the 33-year-old Ramirez at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Okolie, who sacrificed his WBO cruiserweight title after that loss, has since transitioned to bridgerweight and recently heavyweight, with a fight scheduled against Hussein Muhammadon December 7. Depending on the outcome of this fight, his reputation could either soar or take a hit.

If Billam-Smith does win, Okoliebelieves it would cement his status as one of the world’s top cruiserweights. “He’s very tenacious; consistent,” Okoliesaid about Billam-Smith. “There’s nothing amazing about him, but he just puts it all together pretty well. He hasn’t got any A factors, but he’s a very good all-rounder.” Okoliealso mentioned that Billam-Smith’s confidence will be through the roof after becoming a world champion, which could give him the edge over Ramirez.

Future Showdown with Jai Opetaia Could Be on the Horizon

When discussing the potential future for Billam-Smith, Okoliesees a showdown with Jai Opetaiain the works for 2025. “I think that will come early next year,” he said. “Watching Opetaia against Jack Massey, I was shocked because he’s not a big guy, but he’s very well put together and lands clean shots.”

For now, Okolieis rooting for Billam-Smith, and based on his experience, he believes the fight will go to a points decision in Billam-Smith’s favor. The world will be watching to see if Okolie’sprediction comes true, setting up what could be an exciting year ahead for the cruiserweight division.