Liam Smith shuts up journalist “Karen” as the latter tries to drag the boxer’s ‘homophobic’ statement

The boxer's alleged "homophobic" remark during the build-up to his last fight was brought up by a journalist, but Liam Smith shuts him off immediately.


Liam Smith shuts up journalist “Karen” as the latter tries to drag the boxer’s ‘homophobic’ statement

Liam Smith and Eleanor Oldroyd (Image Courtesy: Youtube/Boxing scene)

Liam Smith defeated Chris Eubank jr on January 21 at AO Arena, Manchester in a light Middleweight bout. However, Liam Smith has been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. 

During the build-up to the fight, Liam Smith made some comments that have been perceived as homophobic by some. Liam said to Chris, “has anybody in this room ever seen you with a girl? responding to which Chris said that Smith can ask these personal questions privately.

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Recently Liam appeared on a BBC radio show where the journalists tried to drag the boxer’s homophobic remarks to his opponents. Liam Smith said comments here were not intended to offend his opponent and were meant to be taken as a joke. To which the journalists replied, “That’s really offensive because you’re saying that it’s, you know, it’s inferior to be gay. ” Liam Smith responded,” I know, and like I said, apologized numerous times for it now. You’re probably trying to make it worse now but I apologized for it.”

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During the heated build-up, a fighter often exchanges mean comments with each other and they do help in making the rivalry more interesting. However, it is clear in this situation that Liam was trying to make a joke which the media is trying to blow off taking the whole comment out of context.

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Twitter user’s reaction to Liam’ Smiths response to the journalists 

Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr (Image Courtesy THe Gaurdian)
Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr (Image Courtesy The Guardian)

Fight fans and pros reacted to the whole situation and give their opinion on the incidents. Let’s take a look at what fans have to say on the matter. Many criticized the reporter for constantly lecturing Smith on his previous speech even after the later said sorry.

https://twitter.com/Baldyo7/status/1617822204376535045?t=lm1GPrAJ2mOjRgHRRgFfRQ&s=19
https://twitter.com/Scousered76/status/1617822782146109441?t=gtE85B2yvz6UlQghlcHrng&s=19

Fans seem to have stood with Liam Smith and defended his actions on Twitter. With his win over Chris Eubank jr, Liam Smith has now accumulated four wins in a row taking his career total to 33 wins with just three losses.

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