Liam Smith KOs Eubank: Boxing News: Chris Eubank Jr. possibly came across his toughest loss at the Manchester Arena last night as Liam Smith knocked him out clean in round four of the 12-round headliner. The result came as a huge upset to the boxing fans who backed Eubank Jr. to win. Chris Eubank Jr. seemed extremely confident in the build-up to the fight and had vowed to win at any cost. Follow Boxing News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
However, reality hit him hard as Liam Smith delivered better than what many had expected. He caught Eubank Jr. with a flush shot and scored a sensational stoppage win. While Eubank Jr, departed with an injured right eye, boxing fans were shocked to see it happen.
Chris Eubank Jr's right eye after being knocked out by Liam Smith… pic.twitter.com/13ut95BoMV
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) January 21, 2023
Here’s how the fight community reacted to Chris Eubank Jr’s eye injury against Liam Smith,
Is his eyeball in his cheek?
— Niamh Lewis (@lewis_niamh) January 22, 2023
Glad he never Fought GGG else… pic.twitter.com/G71R5CnKHt
— ♔ BxciiNG ♔ (@BxciiNG) January 21, 2023
Wow, didn't see that coming. Wow!
— Tc "The Sports Guy " (@TcTheSportsGuy1) January 21, 2023
Daymn
— TY (@Tyayinde) January 22, 2023
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https://twitter.com/Yrahi_/status/1616938294821920769
Looks like Tony bellew
— Glen (@nugs777) January 21, 2023
You love to see that. 50% my arse you get sautéed son
— ken (@LFCKen24) January 21, 2023
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Since losing to Magomed Kurbanov in May 2021, Liam Smith has scored four wins so far and all of them via TKOs. He seems close to earning a world title shot. Losing the bout against Eubank Jr. could have garnered sheer criticism over Smith. Instead, 34-year-old ‘Beefy’ still has a lot to prove. As for Chris Eubank Jr., he needs to prove his worth amongst the elites yet again.
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Will Chris Eubank Jr. continue fighting after the knockout loss against Liam Smith?
32-3 as a professional, 33-year-old Chris Eubank Jr, seems far away from getting an immediate title shot but he can clearly stay relevant for the next few years. For that, the Briton shall earn a few more commendable wins. Following the KO loss to Smith, it’s hard to picture him picking back the form, but Chris Eubank Jr. is optimistic about his boxing future.
Chris Eubank Jr. eye: Liam Smith’s vicious KO causing big bulge on ‘clown’ Eubank Jr.’s eye shocks fans- ‘Glad he never fought GGG’
After the defeat, he said, “He caught me with a once-in-a-lifetime shot… I feel like I was dominating the fight before that happened… Liam came at me again, threw a bunch more punches, I slipped, and then the referee stopped it.”
There’s a chance that Chris Eubank Jr. can challenge Liam Smith for a rematch, but he shall have to digest the defeat for now.
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