Via Craig Daly: Liam Smith’s promoter, Ben Shalom, says that Chris Eubank Jr will trigger a rematch clause for a second bout with his boxer. If the rematch takes place, it will take place at the end of May at Anfield, Liverpool.
Shalom said Eubank Jr’s “hurt pride” from a fourth-round knockout loss to Liam (33-3-1, 20 KOs) on January 21, and he’s going to go ahead and trigger the rematch clause because of that.
Naturally, 34-year-old former WBO middleweight champion Smith wants to capitalize on his disappointment over Eubank Jr and turn this win into a lucrative battle with IBF & WBA middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin.
The money Liam can make from his fight with Golovkin will be a golden umbrella for his retirement years to help him live comfortably without having to work a 9am to 5pm job for the rest of his life. his back.
“We are hearing all indications that they will trigger,” Ben Shalom told Sports sky about Chris Eubank Jr about to trigger a rematch clause for a second matchup with Liam Smith.
“His pride was wounded; He definitely wants a rematch. Liam wants the biggest names and big nights.
If Smith can come up with terms for a rematch with Eubank Jr (32-3, 23 KOs) by insisting that it take place at an attractive 157 lbs weight class, that would certainly increase the muscle. guild beat him again.
Eubank Jr looked weak in the weight division during their match last month, and that will be even more apparent if the rematch is at 157th. If Eubank Jr has his way, he’s likely to be determined. asked for the rematch to take place at 168th, but unfortunately, this time he won’t be A-side.
Given how foolishly Eubank Jr allowed himself to be cornered by Smith in the fourth round, he could be knocked out again, even if the match goes 168.
Letting the lower boxer trap him in the rope was a big mistake for Eubank Jr, and he should have known better after being in the pro class for twelve years. However, Eubank Jr was not active and he only fought a few talented boxers during his career in George Groves & Billy Joe Saunders, losing both.
“As for Liam, he wants to see Golovkins right now. He will settle with Eubank if he has to. It was a rematch of Golovkin, Brook and Eubank; I think it’s three,” Shalom said. “If we can get Anfield, it will be the end of May.”
Shalom & Liam shouldn’t assume Golovkin will bother fighting them as he most likely won’t. He’s very picky about who he fights, and he might not be excited about the idea of going up against Smith since he’s not that popular in America.
Kell Brook is certainly a viable fight for Smith, and it should work well in the UK. It will be another Smith fight against a faded English boxer who is no longer relevant.
