'This could be career curtains' - Says Carl Froch After Smith vs Eubank 2 Fight
Carl Froch has advised Liam Smith, the former WBO light-middleweight champion, to consider retirement following his recent knockout loss to Chris Eubank Jr. Froch praised Eubank's performance, stating that it was the best he had ever seen from him. The rematch between the two British boxers surprised many, as Smith, who had previously defeated Eubank with a fourth-round knockout, found himself knocked down in the fourth round and eventually stopped by the referee in the 10th round. Eubank showcased his skills by maintaining a sharp performance throughout the fight. He effectively used a solid jab and incorporated uppercuts to keep Smith on his toes. Froch, speaking on his podcast "Froch on Fighting," commended Eubank's performance while acknowledging Smith's struggles.
“That was probably the best I have ever seen him against a really, really bad version of Liam Smith. I can’t take credit away from Chris Eubank Jr because he performed really well, but unfortunately for Smith that could be the end of the road for him.”Froch pointed out that Smith seemed uncomfortable at the 160-pound weight class and expressed doubt about his ability to drop down to 154 pounds or move up to the super middleweight division. He observed that Smith's weight challenges played a role in his defeat and suggested that this loss might signal the end of Smith's career.
“I thought he was comfortable at 160. He obviously isn’t. He’s took 42lbs off so he can’t go down to 154, he’s gunna have to stay at middle, and he can’t go up to super middleweight, he’s not big enough. But at middle you’ve just seen what happened to him. He can’t do it.”Froch later stated in an interview on talkSPORT Boxing that he believes Smith's career is finished. He cited Smith's difficulties in finding the right weight class and expressed concern about his prospects moving forward.
“This could be career curtains. He’s had a fantastic career. He’s 35 years old, he got badly beaten because he couldn’t do the weight so I think that could be the end. “I think Liam Smith looks shot and finished at 35 years old. He can’t do 160lbs, he’s 35 years-old had a career at 154lb so if he can’t do 160 what’s he going to do? Step up to middleweight, well he’s not big enough. So for me his career is over.”The boxing community widely viewed the fight as one-sided and turned their attention to Eubank's future opponents.
