Liverpool boxer Liam Smith has been fined by the British Boxing Board of Control for misconduct in relation to controversial comments he made about Chris Eubank Jr.
Smith went head to head with Eubank Jr in a boxing clash earlier this year in January at the AO Manchester Arena. Prior to this, the pair came to face-to face in a controversial fight week press conference where “homophobic” remarks were exchanged. Smith, a former world champion, went on to beat Eubank Jr by knockout.
The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) issued a statement confirming the pair would face investigation into the incident with the possibility of disciplinary action being taken, as reported by the Mirror. Now, the BBBoC has confirmed both fighters have been fined unspecified amounts and have 28 days to pay said fine.
