Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith: After his fight with Conor Benn was postponed, Chris Eubank Jr. is finally scheduled to return to the ring this weekend to face Liam Smith. The Saturday, January 21 matchup is set to consist of 12 rounds. It will take place in Manchester at the AO Arena. Follow the latest Boxing News: Eubank Jr vs Smith Updates with InsideSport.IN
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Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith Preview
Liam Smith (32-3-1, 19 KOs) will view this fight as an opportunity to advance in the rankings and put himself in the running for another title shot. Chris Eubank Jr (32-2-0, 23 KOs)., meanwhile, seems to believe that Smith can be defeated even if he isn’t entirely fit. This would be an all-British middleweight fight with 12 rounds between the two fighters. With their comparable high global rankings, the winner of this bout might be allowed to challenge for the world championship.
𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐓 𝐎𝐍 🔥
Five days until #EubankJrSmith ⏳ pic.twitter.com/iOcLkN45As
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) January 16, 2023
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Eubank Jr vs Smith prediction
Both British athletes have domestic solid reputations and have had the title of world champion. On paper, these two appear to be relatively evenly matched. They are both previous world champions, British champions, with a few losses between them, comparable KO ratios, and nearly identical positions in the world rankings.
Had to put a billboard up in Manny to let Liam know what time it is. 1 week to go! #EubankSmith pic.twitter.com/4xR7fKFNgk
— Chris Eubank Jr (@ChrisEubankJr) January 14, 2023
There is no way they could be more dissimilar in terms of style. Smith will want to fight close range, but Eubank will probably try to keep a safe distance and finish Smith off with his quick hands. When they eventually face off, Eubank will probably be able to deliver some devastating blows. I think Eubank will likely be cunning and frustrate Smith to win on points.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith betting odds
Eubank Jr is the 4/9 favourite to win according to Betway’s odds, while Smith is the small underdog at 9/5. The odds for a draw are very low at 14/1, indicating that it is a very likely conclusion.
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Eubank Jr vs Smith fight card
Subject to change
- Chris Eubank Jr vs. Liam Smith, 12 rounds, middleweight
- Ekow Essuman vs. Chris Kongo, 12 rounds, welterweight
- Richard Riakporhe vs. Krzysztof Glowacki, 10 rounds, cruiserweight
- Jack Massey vs. Joseph Parker, 10 rounds, heavyweight
- Frazer Clarke vs. Kevin Nicolas Espindola, 8 rounds, heavyweight
- Matty Harris vs. Jiri Surmaj, 6 rounds, heavyweight
- Scott Forrest vs. Amine Boucetta, 6 rounds, cruiserweight
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