Manchester Arena - In a cruiserweight rematch, Chris Billam-Smith set the record straight by knocking out Tommy McCarthy in the eighth round. (photos by Mark Robinson)

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

Billam-Smith won a close twelve round split decision when they fought in July of last year.

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

This time around, Billam-Smith broke down McCarthy and finally sent him down for the full count in the eight round.

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

In the welterweight main event, Conor Benn (21-0, 14 KOs) crushed veteran Chris Van Heerden (28-3-1, 12 KOs) in two rounds. 

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

Benn came out with a lot of pressure from the start and was pushing Van Heerden back. They were trading punches off the ropes. Benn was unloading with a lot of punches, but he was really wild at times and getting caught here and there by counters. 

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

In the second, Benn unloaded with a variety of hard punches to send Van Heerden down hard on the mat. Van Heerden struggled to make it up as the referee waved off the fight.

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch
Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch
Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

Billam Smith Mccarthy Rematch

Chris Billam Smith
Chris Billam Smith
Chris Billam Smith
Chris Billam Smith