Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor
WBN Editor
‘Sugar Shay’ awaits Mayweather release
Light-middleweight contender Ishe Smith is ready to build on
his first successful foray with Mayweather Promotions in May and has told WBN
that he would be open to signing with 50 Cent’s newly-formed The Money Team
Promotional outfit.
Smith, 34, stopped Ayi Bruce in four rounds to score his 23rd
victory in 28 contests recently and has been bombarded with fans asking whether
he will be the latest name snapped up by the rapper-turned boxing promoter,
following in the footsteps of Yuriorkis Gamboa and Andre Dirrell.
“People are wondering and asking me what my future holds
since the formation of TMT, asking is it the same as Mayweather Promotions and when
am I fighting,” Smith told World Boxing News.
“I have stayed in touch with Floyd Mayweather and I have the
utmost respect for him and what he has done for me and my family.
“He gave me an opportunity when no one else would and one of
the things we have spoken about is staying busy and eventually fighting for a
title one day.
“He has giving me the confidence I need by assuring me that
he believes in me and my abilities. I have never taken an ass whooping and I
have never been knocked down or out. I have never been staggered or hurt and I know
I have a lot of years left in this sport, although I don't know what the future
holds, nor do I have all the answers to everyone's questions.
“We spoke last week and he said that he has me a fight
already lined up and I believe and trust him.
“I have remained loyal and will continue to do so. Everyone
that is apart of his camp and team are just ready for him to come home and get
back to business as usual.
“I am sure details about my next fight will be emerging very
soon. I am excited about my future, happy for TMT, and happy Floyd is coming
home. If Floyd wants me with TMT or Mayweather Promotions, that's where I'll
end up,” he added.
Mayweather is due for release this week after serving two
months of a three month sentence and everything is set to become a lot clearer
in the coming weeks regarding the new venture and the pound for pound kings
next move.