I'm world champion, so if I'm not ready for another fighter at 154, I don't deserve to be world champion. That's the way I look at it and what I firmly believe. Liam Smith championdeservefighter Change image and share on social
I wanted to fight guys like Shane Moseley, Miguel Cotto, and Alvarez. Liam Smith alvarezcottofight Change image and share on social
Canelo's the big name, but I am the champion going in... I took this fight. I'm not in a situation where I have nothing to lose in this fight. I've got a title to lose. Liam Smith bigcanelochampion Change image and share on social
When I was 17 or 18, I realised I could do something with boxing. Liam Smith boxrealise Change image and share on social
I don't need any more motivation. I'm fighting Canelo Alvarez. If that can't get me motivated, then I'm in the wrong sport. Liam Smith alvarezcanelofight Change image and share on social
Growing up with my brothers all boxing has stood me in good stead for nights like these. You should have seen some the fights we used to have in our front room. Liam Smith boxbrotherfight Change image and share on social
Thompson is a typical American: wide feet, good jab; he'll try to have a fight. Liam Smith americanfightfoot Change image and share on social
It's always Canelo, and it's Mexican Independence Day, so I know that. But I am the champion, and just looking back on that, that is one reason why I hope they'll respect that I'm champion and be fair. Liam Smith backcanelochampion share on social
Without being disrespectful to Jimmy Kelly, I'd rather fight Shane Mosley than Jimmy Kelly. Liam Smith disrespectfulfightjimmy Change image and share on social