Several British boxing’s stars took a brief respite from their training camps to attend the VIP screening of Flight Risk in London’s Leicester Square. The Lionsgate UK screening drew a star-studded crowd, including Chris Billam-Smith, Viddal Riley, and Callum Simpson, who are all set to compete in upcoming bouts.
![[Billam-Smith, Riley, and Simpson, joined by their promoter Ben Shalom and ring announcer Kody ‘Big Mo’ Mommaerts (above), swapped gloves for glam as they hit the red carpet]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/25/13/94505719-0-image-a-3_1737812550799.jpg)
With Flight Risk marking Mel Gibson’s directorial return and featuring Mark Wahlberg in a gripping lead role, the event delivered a touch of Hollywood glamour to the world of boxing. Billam-Smith, Riley, and Simpson, joined by their promoter Ben Shalom and ring announcer Kody ‘Big Mo’ Mommaerts, swapped gloves for glam as they hit the red carpet.
![[Billam-Smith is set to face Brandon Glanton in his comeback bout after losing his WBO cruiserweight title to Gilberto Ramirez]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/25/13/94505717-0-image-a-5_1737812594587.jpg)
The screening offered a rare chance for the fighters to relax and soak up the atmosphere ahead of their intense upcoming matchups. Several British boxing’s stars took a brief respite from their training camps to attend the VIP screening of Flight Risk in London’s Leicester Square.
![[Viddal Riley will take on Cheavon Clarke in a light-heavyweight clash for the British title]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/25/13/94505715-0-image-a-4_1737812560238.jpg)
Billam-Smith, Riley, and Simpson, joined by their promoter Ben Shalom and ring announcer Kody ‘Big Mo’ Mommaerts (above), swapped gloves for glam as they hit the red carpet. Billam-Smith is set to face Brandon Glanton in his comeback bout after losing his WBO cruiserweight title to Gilberto Ramirez.
Adding to the cinematic excitement, Flight Risk made history by including a purpose-built plane inside the cinema, creating an immersive experience for attendees. The film, an R-rated thriller, relies heavily on its trio of leads, with Wahlberg delivering a darker, more intense performance than fans are used to.
