Liam Smith: record, next fight and profile →
Liam Smith had to laugh at the suggestion made by the new training team in place for his familiar foe. Veteran cornerman Brian ‘Bomac’ McIntyre repeatedly used the term ‘intelligent’ to describe his latest client, second-generation middleweight Chris Eubank Jr., during Thursday’s final pre-fight press conference. The two linked up earlier
Promoter Ben Shalom of Boxxer is expecting more fireworks in Saturday's rematch between Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. They initially met back in January, with Smith pulling off the big upset by knocking Eubank out in the fourth round.
Roy Jones Jr. - former head trainer of middleweight contender Chris Eubank Jr. - believes his former charge was severely weight drained for the canceled fight with Conor Benn.
Former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew is backing Liam Smith to come out victorious in his rematch with Chris Eubank Jr. Back in January, Smith pulled off a dramatic upset when he knocked out Eubank in four rounds.
By Jake Donovan - Chris Eubank Jr. is sticking to his guns that Liam Smith was just the luckier man during their first meeting. The second-generation boxer has vowed to prove the second time around that he is, in fact, the better man. He is so convinced, that not even the thrill of victory will prompt any kind of in-ring reaction.
Former four division world champion Roy Jones Jr. - the former head trainer of Chris Eubank Jr. - gave his take on his former charge's upcoming rematch with Liam Smith. Back in January, Jones was in Eubank's corner when he was knocked out in four rounds by Smith in a big upset.
Smith, Eubank Weights Photos Gallery - Fight week is here for the anticipated middleweight rematch between bitter rivals Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. (photos by Lawrence Lustig)
Chris Eubank Jr. was far more pleased with the work that went into making the middleweight limit this time around. The second-generation middleweight was a healthy 159.3 pounds for his anticipated rematch versus Liverpool’s Liam Smith, who was right at the 160-pound middleweight limit. Their scheduled 12-round bout headlines a Sky Sports Box Office event which also streams live in the U.S. on ESPN+ from AO Arena in Manchester, England.
Joseph McNally has revealed that VADA testing has not been undertaken for the rematch between Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. The pair meet in a repeat or revenge clash on Saturday, at the AO Arena in Manchester, England, exclusively live on Sky Sports Box Office.
By Jake Donovan - There are plenty of things that Chris Eubank Jr. wants to accomplish in his career. One box he never thought he’d have to check off was attempting to avenge a knockout defeat. The second-generation middleweight contender has fully embraced that scenario as he is all business for his rematch