Liam Williams debating his future after latest loss to Hamzah Sheeraz
Welsh world title contender Liam Williams (25-5-1, 20KO) had a difficult night in his last fight, losing via first round stoppage to Hamzah Sheeraz on February 10, and is now thinking about retiring from the sport.
Welshman Williams was put down twice early by young sensation Sheeraz, who is the No.4 rated contender with the WBC, and is far from some of his biggest nights against the likes of British rivals Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr.
Speaking to BoxingScene, the 31-year-old two-weight British champion reviewed his last fight having taken a few deserved days off on holiday.
“He obviously caught me a little bit cold, but no excuses really. I went into the fight; I trained my butt off. I was ready – I thought I was fully ready.
“I didn’t struggle too much with the weight. I’ve been worse in the past, but obviously I’m 31 now – maybe that’s just harder to recover from. My age itself, I’m not old, but I’m getting there in terms of boxing. I’ve had a few tough fights.”
‘The Machine’, who has knocked out 75% of his victims, then had plenty of praise for his opponent, who is tipped to reach world level.
“He’s unbelievable. He’s very, very good and I’ve said to him and other people since that I think he’s going to do really well.
“You see people saying things too easily these days, like, ‘He’s definitely going to be a world champion’, but in all honesty I see him becoming a world champion, with the right path and a little bit of luck along the way.”
Finally, the Clydach Vale fighter spoke about what desire he has left to carry on fighting after five defeats and almost 13 years in the paid ranks.
“I’m taking some time away to think about what I really want next. I’m 31 now and I’ve boxed since I was nine-years-old. I’ve boxed for 22 years. It’s like I don’t know anything else and it’s only been 10 days or so…
“And to be honest, I’m pulling my hair out. I don’t know what to do with myself already! I’m not going to be sucked back in for money and whatever else, because my health is more important.”
William has tough decision ahead with his record currently set at 25-5-1 with 20 knockout wins.