After taking a break after defeat, Billam-Smith returned to training at the start of the year and will take on Glanton who has an identical record to his of 20 wins and two losses.
The two will fight in north London on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn.
Billam-Smith is familiar with Glanton’s name as the American ended up attending the fight week prior to his bout with Lawrence Okolie in 2023, and was filmed calling out Isaac Chamberlain and himself on Bournemouth Pier.
This contest is between the fifth and fourth-ranked fighters in the WBC cruiserweight rankings, with Billam-Smith the higher of the two.
With WBC champion Badou Jack defending his title against Noel Mikaelian early next month, ‘The Gentleman’ is hoping that a victory could propel him to fighting for the green and gold title next.
“If I can get one of the other belts like the WBC title then maybe we can get the rematch with Zurdo [Ramirez] on, I’d love that,” Billam-Smith added.
“At the moment, Jai Opetaia [IBF champion] and Ramirez are on a collision course so that leaves Badou Jack, we’ll see.
“Glanton is definitely tough but I believe I’ll hurt him, we’ve seen him get hurt in fights before, I think I’ll do a number on him if he can stay in there or not we’ll find out on the night.”
In his 20 wins, Glanton has knocked out 17 of his opponents and since two defeats he has gone on to win his last three in convincing fashion.
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