Liam Williams wants third fight with Liam Smith

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Liam Williams wants to face Liam Smith for a third time after losing a majority decision in Newcastle.

"Now he's beaten me, I believe he'll have easy pickings for a world title and he has promised me the first defence when he comes back," Williams told BBC Sport Wales.

"He will be fighting for a world title now and I believe he will win, because I think me and him are the best two fighters in the WBO top 10.

"So I might get that chance again."

Williams says he hopes he will fight in Cardiff next, after his promoter allegedly indicated that is the likely plan.

"Next I will fight before that fight, if it happens, and we want to try and go for a European title," Williams said.

"But I need a break, I've damaged both my hands, so I will take some family time and have a couple of months off."

Lockett says Williams would definitely like a third opportunity at Smith.

"In parts I thought experience was key; but I thought Smith looked a bit busted up at the end and very tired. The only other fighter who has done that to him is Canelo [Saul 'Canelo Alvarez beat Smith in September 2016]," Lockett said.

"Liam proved he belongs on the world level, 100%.

"We go back to the gym now, let his hands heal and then we will fight in Cardiff around April.

"He's only a baby, he's 25. We were pushed into the fight with Smith the first time when Liam didn't have the experience and you saw how much he learned from it tonight.

"He did the 12 rounds really well and I am really proud of him. I am disappointed, but I am proud of his performance.

"We would like the fight with Smith again, but not next. Smith is getting older and Liam is only getting better, so maybe next time it will be our night.

"He came through with flying colours and will come again.

"Next it will be Cardiff. Liam sold £60,000 of tickets last time he fought in Cardiff."

[jamamb]

no

[Oiky]

Leave it now

[bigjack]

Move on now and see what happens in a couple of years.

[CaptainSpacerod]

A third fight would be pointless. Williams is a busted flush. He can have a decent career at British / European level but he falls way short of elite level. Smith is the better fighter but he’s not world class either.

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When Smith does win the WBO title next year. I don't think he should fight Williams.. Williams should fight the likes of Cedric Vitu, Michel Soro, Jack Culcay, Maxime Beaussire, 'Jimmy' Kilrain Kelly..

If he can beat at least two of those guys.. Maybe capture the EU title from Vitu or Beaussire.. I don't think he's proven that he is European level yet.