Jack Massey Aims to Repeat Amateur Victory Over Billam-Smith in Upcoming Clash]

Jack Massey Aims to Repeat Amateur Victory Over Billam-Smith in Upcoming Clash]

Jack Massey is determined to replicate his amateur triumph over Chris Billam-Smith when the two cruiserweights potentially cross paths again in the ring.

Back in 2013, Massey defeated Billam-Smith to claim the ABA national amateur championships in Houghton-le-Spring. While Billam-Smith has since progressed to become a former British, European and world champion, Massey has won the European title and challenged for world honours.

“We’ve been wanting hard fights my whole career,” Massey said. “We don’t shy away from fights. This is what sells in boxing. You don’t want to go in there with someone you’re just going to bowl over. He’s an exciting fighter, it’s a tasty fight for the fight fans. I’m No 2 in Britain, he’s No 3, it’s a domestic clash also. It’s going to be good.”

Massey emphasized that he won’t be seeking a knockout against Clarke, stating: “When I’m nice and relaxed and loose. Not looking for it, not loading up, then it comes with the timing and the speed.”

“I think a lot of guys have been avoiding each other so people haven’t seen the explosiveness of the cruiserweight division. We’re basically fast heavyweights. It’s a very exciting weight class and I think people are going to be really, really excited about the cruiserweight division after this show.”

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