"Billam-Smith, obviously more experienced, a European champion now, so that's a big step up for him. Travel logistics meant a Saturday to Monday tournament on the European Tour, and the hugely popular Armitage played the round of his life to capture his maiden title at the Porsche European Open amid emotional scenes in Hamburg. But Martinez then smashed him with another right hand, seconds into the sixth round, knocking him out. to successfully defend his WBO welterweight championship.