Billam-Smith and Clarke first met as amateurs in 2016 with the latter coming out on top in the ABA Championships final.

Jamaican-born Briton Clarke went on to enjoy further success as an amateur, winning a silver medal at the 2017 European Championships and claiming bronze at the Commonwealth Games in 2018.

Clarke, 35, also represented Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 but did not take home a medal and turned professional in 2022.

He won his first 10 professional contests, stopping seven opponents along the way, and earning the British cruiserweight title, but fell to his first loss against Leonardo Mosquea in 2024.

Clarke lost the British title in his next bout when he ended up on the wrong side of a decision against Viddal Riley.

Back-to-back victories have breathed new life into Clarke's career since, taking his record to 12 wins and two defeats, but Billam-Smith looks set to pose a stern test.

Billam-Smith also has two losses on his professional record - winning 22 of his 24 contests - but has competed at a higher level.

The 36-year-old reigned as European and Commonwealth champion before beating Lawrence Okolie to become WBO cruiserweight world champion in 2023.

He made two successful defences, including victory over Richard Riakporhe - who he had lost to in 2019 - but lost the title to Gilberto Ramirez when attempting to unify in 2024.

Billam-Smith, who has ambitions to return to world level, has won his last two fights.