BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom believes Liam Smith is the perfect enemy for Chris Eubank Jr.’s next fight.
Speculation about who will face the WBA number one middleweight contender has been muted since controversial rival Kell Brook retired from the sport, leaving boxing at the top. after his victory over Amir Khan.
Last time on Sky Sports Eubank beat Liam Williams with a margin of victory in Cardiff saw the Welshman visit the pitch four times. blacksmith won two highs against Anthony Fowler and Jesse Vargas.
Shalom said to Sports Sky:
“For me, the perfect fight is Liam Smith. I think that’s the fight the fans are calling for. I think it’s a fight that fans are likely to consider 50-50,”
“Now Liam Smith is almost at his peak. He’s had two great wins [against Anthony Fowler and then Jesse Vargas]. He looks like he’s in really good form, he’s ready to step up and take on Chris at middleweight. So that seems like a great fight.”
Eubank is currently promoted by Wasserman Boxing but fights on Sky Sports, BOXXER’s broadcast partner.
