Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe set for world title fight at Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park

Chris Billam-Smith will look to avenge the only defeat of his career when he defends his WBO cruiserweight title against British rival Richard Riakporhe on June 15.

Riakporhe prevailed by split decision when the pair first fought as fledgling professionals five years ago and while he has won all of his contests, it is Billam-Smith who ascended to world honours. Billam-Smith (19-1, 13KOs) is set for the second defence of the crown he won by beating Lawrence Okolie last year, taking on Riakporhe at Selhurst Park, home of Crystal Palace Football Club.

«Richard is a good fighter, but I've improved hugely since we last met and he's going to be in for a terrible night,» said Billam-Smith, who defeated Mateusz Masternak in his last outing in December.

Billam-Smith has won his last 10 fights since losing at the O2 Arena to Riakporhe (17-0, 13KOs), who has vowed a repeat result this summer.

«My time has come,» said Palace fan Riakporhe. «The countdown is on. I can't wait to knock Chris out and take his title. I've beaten him once and I'm ready to do it again. This time it's not going to the judges.»

Boxxer founder and CEO Ben Shalom said: «We're delighted to be working with Steve Parish and the team at Crystal Palace FC to deliver a historic night of boxing at Selhurst Park as part of the stadium's centenary celebrations.

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»We have a huge main event with Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe going toe-to-toe for the WBO world cruiserweight title in this summer showdown.

«Chris Billam-Smith has huge support on the south coast, and we expect the AFC Bournemouth faithful to travel in huge numbers to support him as he puts his WBO