On 21 January, Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith will face each other at AO Arena, Manchester. After having his fight with Conor Benn postponed, Chris Eubank Jr. will return to the ring this weekend to face Liam Smith.
In October, Eubank Jr. and Benn were scheduled to continue their fathers’ rivalry in the ring, but the bout was postponed after Benn tested positive for performance-enhancing substances. Benn maintains that the test was a mistake and is now out to clear his reputation.
While the fight is still possible at some point in the future, Eubank Jr. will be facing “Beefy” in the ring first.
Smith, a former world champion, will look at this fight as an opportunity to move up in the rankings and get a rematch for the championship.
Meanwhile, KFC-sponsored middleweight contender Eubank Jr. believes he doesn’t need to be in peak physical condition to defeat Smith.
Smith, a former world champion, lost a decision to Jaime Munguia in 2018 and faced Canelo in 2016.
A quote from Liverpool star Smith: “He’s making a tremendous mistake battling me. Whenever he’s taken a fight to the highest level, he’s always come up short. It’s no secret that I’m good enough to beat him, and I’m convinced he’ll lose again on January 21 in Manchester.
When and where does Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith take place?
A fight between Chris Eubank Jr. and Liam Smith has been scheduled for Saturday, January 21.
About 10 PM UK time is when the major action will begin.
Manchester’s AO Arena is hosting.
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Following victories over Jesse Vargas, Anthony Fowler, and Roberto Garcia, Liam Smith enters this PPV bout in fine form. The fight with Eubank Jr. was one of Smith’s first goals after his September BOXXER debut victory.
Junior Eubank is a member of a famous family. The 33-year-old son of the late great world champion Chris Eubank has made a name for himself in the sport.
In 2023, Richard Riakporhe will face Krzysztof Gowacki, a two-time WBO cruiserweight world champion and the man he will be fighting to get a crack at the championship. The unbeaten Londoner has plowed his way into title contention with three consecutive knockout victories.
Manchester’s own Jack “One Smack” Massey faces off against Joseph Parker, a former world heavyweight champion and a participant in the UFC undercard.
As a dazzling addition to the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr. vs Liam Smith at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday, January 21, Ekow Essuman and Chris Kongo will square off with the British & Commonwealth, IBF European and WBC International Silver Welterweight belts on the line.
Frazer Clarke, a star of Team GB at Tokyo 2020, is back in action, this time against the powerful Kevin Espindola of Argentina. Clarke, an Olympic bronze medalist, will be motivated to maintain his perfect professional record and beat the South American fighter, who has never been stopped in 13 professional fights.
What promises to be a great beginning to 2023 also features Matty Harris vs Jiri Surmaj, Scott Forrest versus Amine ‘The Beast’ Boucetta, and Frankie Stringer.
Who else is fighting on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith?
The Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith has now been confirmed as a bumper card.
The undefeated cruiserweight Richard Riakporhe faces up against the two-time world champion Krzysztof Glowacki.
Even former heavyweight champion Joseph Parker is fighting again, this time for the first time since his September loss to Joe Joyce.
It’s Jack ‘One Smack’ Massey of Manchester against Parker.
Along with him, Olympic gymnast Frazer Clarke will be performing.
Fight Card
- Chris Eubank Jr. vs Liam Smith, the main event (middleweight)
- Krzysztof Glowacki vs. Richard Riakporhe (cruiserweight)
- Taking on Jack Massey vs Joseph Parker (heavyweight)
- Scott Forrest vs Amine Boucetta (Cruiserweight)
- To pit Chris Kongo against Ekow Essuman.
