Smith vs Eubank Jr rematch delayed once more with new most important occasion introduced
An preliminary date of June 17 was knocked again to July 1 earlier this month following Smith’s damage, which has been descrbed as “nagging” and is once more behind this contemporary postponement.
A brand new date is about to be introduced as soon as medical reviews have been examined by the 2 events.
“I’ve always said a fully-fit Liam Smith beats Chris Eubank Jr every day of the week and twice on Sunday,” Smith instructed Sky Sports.
“I tried training through it because I didn’t want to let anyone down but my team have decided to withdraw me following the latest medical assessment.
“I’ll heal up now and then the fully-fit Liam Smith will be back later this year to give Chris his second beating.”
Smith stopped Eubank Jr in simply the fourth spherical earlier this yr.
Despite the principle occasion’s cancellation, this summer season’s card in Manchester remains to be set to happen with Savannah Marshall’s showdown with undisputed super-middleweight champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn now the headline battle.
Promoter Ben Shalom mentioned: “Nobody is more disappointed than Liam Smith.
“He’s the ultimate professional but he respects his team’s decision to postpone the bout. We’re working on a new date for the fight and hope to announce that in a week or so. In the meantime, we’ve got some huge fights taking place in Manchester on July 1.”