Eddie Hearn is casting doubt on Callum Smith's boxing future following his devastating knockout by Artur Beterbiev, who secured the IBF, WBC, and WBO light heavyweight titles. In an interview with Boxing Social, Hearn highlighted that the brutal defeat might make motivation challenging for Smith, considering the high stakes and the prospect of rebuilding in the competitive 175-pound division. Smith's promoter acknowledged the toll the fight took on him but emphasized that retirement decisions will only be made after the Liverpool native takes some time off to be with his family. Having accomplished significant milestones in his career, including world titles and Ring magazine championships, Smith now faces the dilemma of what more he wants to achieve in the sport. Hearn noted that Smith hadn't endured significant punishment in his career until the Beterbiev fight, making the knockout loss a pivotal moment. The uncertainty lies in whether Smith, who suffered his only two losses against elite-level fighters Canelo Alvarez and Beterbiev, will find the motivation to continue his boxing journey. Smith, who had never been knocked out in his career, experienced a demoralizing defeat as Beterbiev dominated the ring. The Montreal-based knockout artist sent Smith to the canvas twice, prompting his trainer to stop the fight. In a post-match interview, a disheartened Smith reflected on his high standards and expressed uncertainty about his future in boxing. As he takes time off to be with his family, the question remains - will Callum Smith make a comeback or consider hanging up his gloves? #CallumSmith #EddieHearn #BeterbievKnockout #BoxingFuture #HeavyweightBoxing #BoxingRetirement