Boxing News: Promoter Ben Shalom claims that Liam Smith’s “performances have gone to another level” and that the Chris Eubank Jr. fight is “ready built for him.”
The Liverpudlian and Eubank Jr. will square off in an all-British middleweight match on Saturday, January 21, in Manchester. The winner will move on to a world title fight, while the loser will have to seriously contemplate their future in the sport.
Smith, who previously won the WBO super-welterweight title, has already demonstrated his ability to compete at the highest level. According to Smith’s promoter Shalom, the 34-year-old has rediscovered his best form after victories over Merseyside rival Anthony Fowler and former world champion Jessie Vargas. Eubank Jr. is still vying for his first world championship.
Shalom told Sky Sports, “This is a major, enormous fight for him. He’s had a tremendous career and accomplished all he’s ever wanted to, but he’s nearly having an Indian summer.”
“People will have liked watching him box because the last 12 months have been great for him. He’s one of the most intelligent boxers in British boxing right now, and he believes that this is the fight he wanted and the one that was designed for him.
“It’s a major fight, and Eubank will be happy that he can compete at his preferred weight as well. Liam is a big guy and will be more than at ease at that weight. In fact, I believe he feels more at ease at that weight today. Genuine boxing fans, in my opinion, are aware that the outcome of the contest is truly up for grabs.
“As I mentioned, Liam is a very intelligent combatant. They are both come-forward fighters, so it will undoubtedly be exciting from the start. I’m thrilled to get to see it.
“This is a genuine fight between two boxing enthusiasts. These are two well-known athletes. Former world champion Liam Smith has accomplished things that I believe Eubank will aspire to accomplish in the upcoming year or two. I, therefore, believe that this fight is ideal and timely.”
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