Liam Smith joined talkSPORT on Monday to apologise for his comments made before the fight on Saturday
Eubank wore a rainbow armband to weigh in the following dayGroves questions 'punch resistance' of Eubank Jr who he advises to avoid Smith rematchSmith celebrates KOing Eubank Jr with penalty miss in football match the next dayRoy Jones Jr says Anthony Joshua has made 'great decision' in choice for next trainerSmith faced a ton of backlash for his apparent homophobia before Eubank opted to weigh in for their fightOn Monday, following his impressive knockout victory, he spoke with...
“I fully regret the whole build-up and I apologise to anyone who took offence. I’m not a homophobic man. I come from a good family. I’m far from homophobic and I fully apologise to anyone who took offence. “I can only apologise. I’ve lost fans I probably will never get back. The ones who I can’t change their opinion, I fully apologise. I’m far from a homophobic man.”
Despite saying sorry for his comments, Smith could face a punishment from the British Boxing Board of Control who announced on Friday they will be investigating his press conference with Eubank.The statement signed by general secretary Robert W. Smith said: “The British Board of Boxing Control are aware of the comments made by Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jnr. at yesterday’s press conference, and the Stewards of The Board will be considering the conduct of both Boxers directly.
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