Chris Billam-Smith on The BIG Boxing Fights at Cruiserweight

About this episode

Chris Billam-Smith discusses his boxing career, mental health, and the challenges faced in the sport.

Subscribe to my newsletter 👉 https://www.mindsetforsport.com/newsletter Chris Billam-Smith is a British cruiserweight boxer, former WBO world champion, and devoted father, celebrated for his disciplined training and family-focused approach. Rising through the professional ranks, he captured the vacant WBO Cruiserweight title by defeating the previously undefeated Lawrence Okolie and went on to establish himself among boxing’s elite. In this interview we explore what life is really like behind the gloves; the dressing room psychology, the loneliness of long camps, and why true strength comes from more than just training. Chris talks openly about anxiety, the toll of time away from home, and the importance of staying connected to something bigger than boxing. ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ (00:00) Introduction (00:46) Origins: How Boxing Began for Him (09:31) Journey to Becoming a Champion (12:15) Earning the “Gentleman” Nickname (14:04) Competing at the Highest Level of Boxing (20:03) Reassessing the Boxing Process (24:00) Becoming WBO Cruiserweight Champion and Finding Purpose in Sport (34:46) The State of Boxing Today (39:40) Mental Focus and Facing Brandon Glanton (44:11) Balancing Fandom and…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Christie Scanlon

Guest: Chris Billam-Smith

Topics covered

• boxing
• mental health
• championship journey
• training discipline
• personal challenges
• sports psychology

Keywords

• boxing
• Chris Billam-Smith
• WBO Cruiserweight Champion
• mental focus
• training
• anxiety
• sports psychology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WBO

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