Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr. will finally meet in the rematch this weekend. The two Englishman will give fans what they want with another exciting clash in the middleweight division. So ahead of the contest between two hard-hitters, we preview the fight and give our predictions for Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr. 2.
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Smith and Eubank Jr. last fought in January of this year. Leading up to the fight, there was a lot of bad blood between the two. Ultimately, in the ring Smith showed his class and grit and fought out a TKO win over Eubank Jr. So now, Eubank Jr. will want revenge while Smith will want to close the chapter.
Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2: Preview, Prediction, and Odds
Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr. Preview and Prediction
Smith and Eubank Jr. will meet at the Manchester Arena in the UK. The event will take place on Saturday, September 2. And given the history between the two and the animosity, it could definitely be a sell-out event.
In terms of physical attributes, Smith stands at 5’9 ½”, has a 69” punching reach, and fights in an orthodox stance. Eubank Jr. stands at 5’11”, has a 72” punching reach, and also fights in an orthodox stance. Therefore, there is not much to separate the two in terms of their physical attributes.
When it comes to the numbers, Smith has a 33-3-1 record. Out of these 33 wins, 20 have come by knockout, giving him a 60% knockout rate. Eubank Jr., on the other hand, has a 32-3 record with 23 knockouts. Therefore, even their numbers are very similar.
In terms of their fighting styles, Liam Smith likes to make it slugfest and outfight his opponent, while Eubank Jr. will try to use his footwork and skill to outsmart his opponent.
Our prediction: Chris Eubank Jr. beats Liam Smith by decision.
Smith vs Eubank Jr. latest betting odds
As per the betting odds, Liam Smith is the favorite, and Eubank Jr. is the underdog. However, the odds are very close. Smith is a -140 favorite while Eubank Jr. is a +120 underdog. In addition, Smith is +160 to finish the fight and +300 to win by decision, whereas Eubank Jr. is +400 to finish the fight and +250 to win on points.
So those looking to place bets on the event have their work cut out for them. However, we encourage you to bet responsibly on the fight, since anything can happen.
What do you make of the Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr. 2 fight? Who do you think will come out on top?
