Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr fought twice in 2023 and following a knockout loss within the second contest, Smith has taken a while out to contemplate his choices.
It was a loss not many individuals noticed coming, particularly after the way in which that former middleweight champion Smith handled Eubank within the first struggle in January final yr.
He knocked him out in fast style, then suffered a again damage which delayed the rematch and would possibly nicely have had a say in why he ended up then getting stopped himself.
Smith has had 38 bouts since turning professional in 2008. He has misplaced solely on the high stage to the likes of Jaime Munguia and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, and alongside brother Callum, who additionally lately took a KO loss, he’s the final of the 4 preventing Smith brothers to be lively.
Requested about what he priorities are for 2024, he informed IFL TV that he’s removed from performed but and is focusing on a 3rd match with Chris Eubank Jr.
“Yeah, one million %. Look I’d take much less cash for the Eubank struggle subsequent. If that was the case I’d pay cash out of my very own purse to have that struggle subsequent. You ask me what I would like in boxing I’d say that.”
Although Smith is eager, he accepts Eubank appears much less focused on that struggle.
“He appears to produce other priorities, he appears to wish to take that win and run, although it’s 1-1, I beat him faster than he beat means all that b*****s. I believe he’s proud of that. He’s by no means going to beat me as simple as that in his life.”
Lastly, Smith mentioned even when he can’t get that struggle, he’ll stick with it.
“However look, the remainder of my profession will not be going to rely upon Chris Eubank Jr, I’ll get myself match and prepared and there are many different names who wish to struggle me.”
Whether or not Eubank may be lured again for a rubber match, time will inform.