“He took one look at my face said, ‘No daddy, I don’t like those ouchies.” Those weren’t just any words. They came straight from the heart of little Frank, Chris Billam-Smith’s two-and-a-half-year-old son, after watching his dad walk away battered and bruised from his unification bout against Gilberto Ramirez in Riyadh last year. And let’s be real—Frank wasn’t wrong. That night was rough. Twelve brutal rounds with Ramirez. A broken hand. A nasty cut above the left eye that needed stitches. And to top it all off? The WBO cruiserweight title slipped right through his fingers with a unanimous decision loss. So, here’s the question: after a defeat like that—and two sluggish performances before it—is Chris Billam-Smith still the same fighter? But then again… when you’ve got a kid looking up to you, calling you “daddy,” something changes.

Now, fast forward to April 26th, Brandon Glanton and Chris Billam-Smith are slated to lock horns for the first time in one of the undercards of the Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn match on April 26th. Now, the fact is, on paper, these two aren’t miles apart. Both had been in the ring for the same period of time. But boxing’s not just about numbers, is it? It’s about who’s hungrier on the night. So now, with the fighters expected to ringwalk around 7:00 PM BST at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London (that’s 2:00 PM EST or 11:00 AM PST for those tuning in from the U.S.), the big question is—who’s walking away with their hand raised?

Predicting Chris Billam-Smith vs. Brandon Glanton: Who has better stats and record?

Chris Billam-Smith has been grinding in the pro game for almost 7 years now. His record? 20 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws. Solid. And with 13 of those wins coming by knockout, he carries a respectable 65% KO rate. Not bad, right? But here’s the thing—his momentum? It’s been… a bit wobbly. That brutal loss to Gilberto Ramirez still lingers. And while he’s been active—fighting every 5 and a half months or so—his last five bouts haven’t exactly screamed “peak form.” That said, he’s racked up 49 rounds in those last five, averaging just under 10 rounds per fight. So he’s got the gas tank. And when it comes to rankings? He’s still hanging tough—#4 under the WBC and WBO, and #2 under The Ring in the cruiserweight division. That tells you something. He’s still a serious contender.

Now flip the coin—Brandon Glanton. Same record: 20-2-0. But here’s where it gets spicy—17 of those wins came by knockout. That’s a knockout rate of 85%. That’s serious firepower. He’s got youth on his side too—well, technically. He’s only a year younger than Billam-Smith. But Glanton’s had slightly fewer rounds under his belt. Oddly enough, his stats list zero pro rounds, but we know that’s not accurate—he’s fought 41 rounds across his last four fights, averaging just over 10 rounds per bout.

Now, here’s something interesting—Glanton fights less frequently, clocking in a bout roughly every 11 and a half months. So is that a sign of freshness… or ring rust? You decide. Ranking-wise, Glanton is scattered across the board—#3 under the WBA, #5 WBC, #9 WBO, #11 IBF, and #8 by The Ring. So yeah, the boxing world’s watching him closely too.

So now, if we’re talking pure punching power, Brandon Glanton’s the man. But if we’re talking about experience and ring IQ, Billam-Smith’s fought more consistently, against arguably tougher opponents. But hey, stats and records aren’t everything, right? There’s a lot more that goes into determining who comes out on top when the bell rings. So let’s dive into some of the other key factors that could tip the scales in this fight.

Chris Billam-Smith vs. Brandon Glanton height, weight, reach comparison, and more

Alright, let’s talk about the physical side of things. Sure, Chris Billam-Smith has experience, skill, and a better class of opponents on his side, but sometimes, the tale of the tape can tell a different story.

First up—height. The gentleman towers at 6’3″ (191 cm), giving him a clear 4-inch height advantage over Glanton, who stands at 5’11” (180 cm). You’d think that gives him the edge in range, too, right? Well, not so fast. Despite being the shorter man, Brandon Glanton actually has the longer reach—78.3 inches (199 cm) compared to Billam-Smith’s 75.2 inches (191 cm). So while Billam-Smith might have the taller frame, Glanton can still tag him from the outside if he uses that reach smartly.

Both men fight orthodox, so there won’t be any of that Southpaw awkwardness. Now, as for weight, we’re still waiting on the official weigh-in, but if we go by past numbers, Chris weighed in at 199½ lbs last time out, while Glanton came in right at the 200 lb cruiserweight limit. Not a huge difference, but worth keeping an eye on when they hit the scales.

Oh, and yes—this is a 10-rounder, so both fighters will need to be sharp and efficient. No time to waste getting warmed up. As for the odds? The bookmakers are giving a slight edge to Billam-Smith. He’s currently sitting at 18/25 (-140) to win outright, while Glanton is an even 1/1 (+100)—not a huge gap, but enough to show that the betting world leans ever so slightly toward the Brit.

To break it down, that’s about a 54% chance of victory for Billam-Smith, with Glanton holding a 46% shot at pulling off the win. Interestingly, Billam-Smith opened even stronger at 4/6 (-150), but that line’s been tightening. Glanton, meanwhile, started at 13/10 (+130), and his odds have drifted a bit.

So, looking at everything we’ve laid out, Chris Billam-Smith by unanimous decision, feels like the smart pick. But don’t sleep on Brandon Glanton either. With a higher KO ratio, after stopping all 3 of his last opponents by knockout, Brandon Glanton only needs one clean shot to flip the script. If he lands big, especially early, we could be looking at a statement knockout. So the real question is… who are you backing? The savvy technician in Chris Billam-Smith, or the knockout artist in Brandon Glanton?