Liam Smith would consider Jarrett Hurd fight

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But Liam Smith is determined to press for his mandatory shot at WBO champ Sadam Ali

“I’m gutted, that’s why it’s such a hard pill to swallow,” Smith said. “I’m okay and I’m not injured in the fact I’m not out with a bad hand or an elbow or back injury it’s just an allergy and a virus that kept me out of training for seven days.

“Two weeks before a world title fight, seven days on the couch is not good for no one and it was just the right decision to make, but it’s still a hard one to take and one I have to just move on from.

“I know I’ll get my shot and that is why the decision was made because I know I’ll get my shot and when I do get it I want to be right. “

Mexican Jaime Munguia was announced as a replacement, however Smith is still hoping to challenge for the WBO title against the winner.

Smith said, “That’s my full focus now and making sure the WBO do the right thing and keep me mandatory for the winner of the Sadam Ali and Munguia fight. Frank [Warren his promoter] is going to push for that and there’s no reason why I wouldn’t still be mandatory.

“It’s a valid medical reason, I’ve got doctors notes and I’m just injured, I only wanted the fight postponed three weeks, a month but I’m sure because of Ramadan he has to fight now.”

Despite targeting the WBO strap, Smith refused to rule out other avenues and revealed unified champion Jarrett Hurd could be a possibility, after the American called him out.

“We’ve seen interviews with Jarett Hurd and he’s saying he’d like to fight me” Smith said.

“I think he meant if I had the WBO title as well but if I was to get offered Jarett Hurd for the WBA and IBF it’s a different kettle of fish.”

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