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In the gritty world of professional boxing, people celebrate victories and dissect defeats. In a candid interview, Liam Smith unapologetically bared his soul, sharing the raw emotions that often remain hidden behind the fierce facade of a professional boxer. He blasted Derek Chisora, the British boxer because he claimed Smith made excuses after his rematch loss against Chris Eubank Jr. 

As Smith’s words reverberate through the boxing realm, he dismantles the misconceptions surrounding his recent bout made by Derek Chisora. He confronts the critics who dismiss his struggles, his pain, and his tenacity in the face of adversity. Following a second loss against Chris Eubank Jr., Liam Smith has been making rounds on the internet for his “excuses.” 

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Liam Smith talks about the excuses

Liam Smith expected things to go his way in the rematch, but seemingly, by the fourth round, he’d taken to the floor of the ring, much like things the first time around. It seemed to people that he was making excuses, much after the controversy surrounding this rematch in the form of Chris Eubank Jr. and his doping altercation and subsequent ban. Talking about the hate he has received, Smith said, “See, people just throw in the bush quite quick, quite easy.” Smith passionately articulates his frustration.

Furthermore, he vividly describes the agony of his ankle injury. Smith also details an obstacle that turned into a challenging fight, rendering him unable to fight back. “The fact that I can’t jump in quick enough, I was that flat I couldn’t jump in with my feet,” he reveals, laying bare the depth of his struggle.

Despite the pain and disappointment, Smith’s resilience shines through. He insists that he was robbed, a claim some spectators argue sounds like an excuse. However, with conviction in his voice, he challenges the very essence of the sport, questioning the judgmental gaze of the audience and the relentless pressure of the media. “Don’t come for me off one bad loss,” he declares, daring his critics to understand the complexities of his journey.

Derek Chisora: “Everybody Always Got Excuses”

Derek Chisora has made claims in a recent interview that Liam is making excuses over his loss, “everybody’s always got excuses in this game when they get at their *ss whooped.” He didn’t spare Chris either, who had claimed weight issues were the cause for his lackluster performance.

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Eubank Jr., knocked down Smith in the fourth round, just like he did in their first fight in January. Despite this, Eubank couldn’t take full advantage. He continued to dominate the match with his powerful punches at the Manchester Arena. In the tenth round, the referee stopped the fight after Smith, fell again.

Eubank said he expected this outcome because he trained hard and dedicated his life to boxing. Smith admitted he didn’t perform well due to difficulty moving caused by a suspected ankle injury. He acknowledged Eubank was better that night, mentioning his weight struggles and the injury affecting his performance.

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Delving into Smith’s narrative serves as a reminder that every bruise narrates a story. Within each defeat lie the seeds of future triumph. Regardless of whether he offers excuses for his lackluster performance or not, Liam Smith stood up for himself, showcasing commendable resolve.

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