Promoter Ben Shalom has revealed the two names he would be willing to match with former cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith.

The Bournemouth man, currently The Ring's No. 2-rated operator at 200-pounds, has not fought since April when he outboxed Brandon Glanton to earn a decision victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It was the only fight of the year for the 35-year-old, whose contract with Boxxer expired at the end of 2025. He is now back in the gym and working towards a spring time return.

'CBS' has been one of Boxxer's most important figures since arriving in 2022, a run which included capturing the WBO title by beating Lawrence Okolie in May 2023, but founder Shalom says there are currently two fights he would be willing to promote involving him.

"He is still part of our plans but only for the right fights," Shalom said.

"We've offered him the Jack Massey fight. We love that fight. Jai Opetaia was another fight we could make - we want those fights."

Ring Magazine champion Opetaia (29-0, 23 KOs) had a successful 2025, with three wins and three knockout victories. Billam-Smith's compatriot Massey, meanwhile, was stopped by Opetaia in October 2024 but got back to winning ways by beating Ivan Gabriel Garcia (10-4-1, 10 KOs) in November.

"For us it's about what fights excite us," Shalom added. "Jack Massey, we want that fight, Jai Opetaia, I'd do that. But it's got to be fights that the broadcaster is going to be interested in at this stage."

Billam-Smith (21-2, 13 KOs) failed in his attempt to unify his WBO title with the WBA belt held by Gilberto Ramirez, who won their Riyadh Season clash on points in November 2024, but he remains highly ranked across the sanctioning bodies.

The IBF have him sitting third, although the first two slots are empty. He is at No. 4 with the WBC and the WBA's No. 8-rated contender. He had also been ordered to face Roman Fress for the WBO interim title while Ramirez recovered from shoulder surgery, though the Englishman decided against accepting the fight following a purse bid in October.

"Roman Fress wasn't something our broadcaster was interested in or anyone was, from the purse bid," Shalom said.

"We want the fights but he's at a stage of his career where that's the only thing that's going to tick the box. He knows that.

"We've had an unbelievable run with Chris and I’m totally in awe of the man. I’m really proud of what we achieved with him, beyond his wildest dreams to be honest. World titles, unifications, stadium shows, everything."