Liam Smith is excited for what his future holds after signing a deal to become a Matchroom fighter again. Smith confirmed on Wednesday night that he has rejoined Eddie Hearn’s promotional company with a 'major fight to be announced in due course'.

The ECHO understands that a showdown against Aaron McKenna on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr’s fight against Conor Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a possibility in April. During his first spell as a Matchroom fighter, Smith claimed victories against Sam Eggington, Anthony Fowler and Jessie Vargas and had already said that he would be returning to the ring this year.

“I will be back in the ring,” he revealed earlier this month. “I will be back in the ring in the first half of the year. We are just in the middle of dotting the i's and crossing the t's.

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“I just want to be back. It is so hard for me to mention names, call people out, when I have been out of the ring injured, but I am fully injury free now.

“I am happy and I am in a good place. I will get myself fit and I had a lovely Christmas with my two little girls and I will be back fit.

And now, after his link-up with Hearn and Matchroom was confirmed, Smith also revealed that he plans to keep a close eye on the outcome of the Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight. He said: "I’m delighted to be back working with Eddie [Hearn] and Frank Smith.

“I have always had a great relationship with Matchroom, where they’ve promoted my brothers and, of course, myself a few years back. It’s great to re-sign with them and now we’re looking forward to some huge fights together in 2025."

"Obviously, I will be keeping a very close eye on the big fight coming up in my division with Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn.

"But generally speaking, I’m very excited about what the future holds for me, especially with Eddie so closely involved with the Riyadh Season shows and some of the biggest events in the sport.

"I’m buzzing to be working with Eddie and Frank again. This is a big year, and I can’t wait to get going with Matchroom."

While Matchroom chief Hearn is thrilled to have captured Smith’s signature, saying: “Welcome back, Beefy! We’ve worked together before, and we’ve always had a great relationship.

"Liam certainly needs no introduction. The desire inside him burns brighter than ever before and I’m looking forward to seeing him in some huge fights – live on the global home of boxing, DAZN – that will hopefully propel him towards his dream of becoming a world champion again. We will announce his return date soon.”