Liam Smith says he’s “desperate” to fight at Anfield and could be open to facing Gennadiy Golovkin, Kell Brook or taking a rematch in opposition to Chris Eubank Jr on the Liverpool stadium.
Smith enhanced his status by producing a surprising efficiency to knock Eubank Jr out in the fourth spherical at a packed AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday.
The Liverpudlian confirmed he’s dedicated to a rematch clause to face Eubank Jr once more, nevertheless it stays to be seen if that choice can be taken up by the defeated fighter following the crushing nature of his loss.
Middleweight world champion Golovkin and former welterweight world champion Brook had been touted as attainable future opponents for Saturday’s winner, with the latter expressing curiosity in popping out of retirement for the potential bout.
“I think the GGG fight can be made,” Smith informed Sky Sports News after his victory.
Smith surprised Chris Eubank Jr with a sensational stoppage in the fourth-round
“I’ve additionally agreed I’ll settle for the rematch if Chris desires it, as a result of that was put in [the contract] beforehand. I’d love the rematch at Anfield.
“I’ve beat Chris Eubank, it is not like I’ve misplaced and I’ve to strive to rebuild or retire. I’m again in the combo once more and I’m going to be getting linked with everybody now.
“I’ve seen Kell (Brook) wants to come back out of retirement. That’s a huge fight again, so I’m just sitting pretty in a good place.”
Smith says folks obtained too carried away with Eubank Jr’s chin and he knew he was adequate to knock him out
Smith shouldn’t be alone in his want to fight at Anfield, with fellow Liverpudlian – and unified super-welterweight world champion – Natasha Jonas having beforehand spoken concerning the risk.
Jonas and Smith, together with light-weight prospect and Liverpool fan Adam Azim, would kind the idea of a superb card to carry boxing again to a Merseyside soccer stadium for the primary time since Tony Bellew’s memorable bout at Everton’s Goodison Park in May 2016.
Smith believes the thrilling nature of his victory over Eubank Jr would guarantee there’s loads of demand for an Anfield fight night time.
Carl Froch and Natasha Jonas each agree Smith deserves one other massive fight earlier than the top of his profession
“I don’t mean to sound big headed with this, but when you put me there after this, it sells well anyway regardless,” he stated.
“People get on the train, people want another night like that. Once my name pops back up at Anfield, I think, especially the Scouse fans just want a bill at Anfield.
“We’ve had the Goodison Park present, I feel we’re determined for a present at Anfield.
“It’s a big dream and it could be a possibility.”
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