Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr will be meeting this weekend for the rematch fight, and this is a highly anticipated fight. The first bout went Liam Smith’s way, and he is looking to establish dominance in the rematch, while Chris Eubank Jr is bent on avoiding a defeat against the Beefy.
This 12th-round middleweight fight takes place at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday, and there is a lot on the line in this rematch. Both fighters are very familiar with this ring as this was the venue of their last fight, and like the first bout, this event would be live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and ESPN+ in the US.
| ℹ️ Weight Class/Division: | Middleweight non-title bout (12 rounds) |
| 🏟️ Venue: | Manchester’s AO Arena, Manchester, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 2 September 2023 |
| ⏰ Time: | from 2:00 a.m. EST on Saturday |
The bout in January was the only meeting between Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr., and Beefy won the fight between the pair in the fourth round. The first three rounds of the last bout were quite close, but then Smith found the momentum and delivered the rain of blows on the Eubank. None of the punches was deadly, but their number forced the referee to stop the bout as The Next Gen was out of a clear understanding of what was going on.
Liam Smith won that fight against the odds, and not many believed he could pull off that win, but he made a huge statement, and the rematch promises to be more interesting. Like in the first bout, Beefy isn’t under pressure to deliver like Chris Eubank Jr., who would do everything possible to avoid a second straight loss.
When it comes to experience, there isn’t much to separate these two fighters, but Liam Smith is in better momentum. After winning the last bout, Liam Smith is the favorite to win according to the latest boxing odds, and the bookmakers are offering 1.67 (4/6) on a win for Beefy. Chris Eubank Jr has fallen behind on the odds, and he is priced at 2.38 (11/8) for a redemption win. A draw is unlikely, and the odds for this result are set at 13.00 (12/1).
Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank 2 undercard features this weekend in Manchester, and Liam Smith would be looking to wrap things up in this bout and avoid a trilogy against Chris Eubank Jr. The competition between both fighters goes beyond the ring as they have a history of bad blood between them, which makes this fight a very interesting one for both the boxers and viewers.
The Beefy has built a good career in the Lightweight and Middleweight divisions, and he comes into this bout with four wins in a row. Liam Smith has won 33 out of 37 career fights, and most of those victories were by knockouts. His last loss was in May 2021 against Magomed Kurbanov, where he lost by unanimous decision. Liam Smith was impressive in his last fight, where he defeated Chris Eubank Jr. in the fourth round.
Liam Smith is one fighter who doesn’t let his opponent settle into the fight, and he can deliver multiple punches in a short time. This was key to him winning the first bout against Chris Eubank Jr, and what he lacks in reach, he makes up for it with his tricks as he is a very skillful fighter. It can be similar to Oleksandr Usyk against Anthony Joshua fights, where the smaller boxer outplayed the bigger opponent. Liam Smith isn’t as big as Chris Eubank Jr., but his grappling has improved a lot, and this is another skill he has over the Next Gen.
Chris Eubank Jr. saw his six-bout winning streak come to an end at the Manchester Arena in January as he lost to Liam Smith. That was his first loss in the last four years, and he has gone 6-1-0 in his last seven fights. Chris Eubank Jr has 35 career fights to his name, and he has won 32 of those bouts, with 23 of those victories coming through knockouts while the other nine were by decision.
The Next Gen has won most of his fights due to his exceptional awareness and endurance. He has better-punching power than Liam Smith, and this is one of his best weapons whenever he steps into the ring. Chris Eubank Jr. is taller and stronger than Beefy, and he also has a better reach than his opponent in this fight, with an advantage of 10cm.
Liam Smith To Win @ 1.67 (4/6)
2 (67%)
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Liam Smith has really polished his skills in the last few years, and it is very evident he has improved a lot, and his win against Chris Eubank Jr. is no fluke win. The British professional boxer is looking for a second win against the Next Gen, and he is better placed to end this bout in the second fight.
Chris Eubank Jr was beaten in the fourth round last time, and he felt it was a lucky win, but he might be in more trouble in the rematch. Liam Smith has lost just one fight since 2019, and he has won his last four bouts, beating tough opponents like Jessie Vargas and Anthony Fowler. A bet on Liam Smith to emerge victorious is the best option available on boxing bookies in the UK.
Total Rounds – Over 7.5 @ 1.40 (2/5)
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Chris Eubank Jr. and Liam Smith aren’t far apart in terms of quality, and they have the stamina and strength to take this fight to the distance, but we should see at least the eighth round in this bout. Three out of the Next Gen’s last five fights have gotten to the tenth round, and when put up against evenly matched opponents like Marcus Morrison, we saw a very long fight. Liam Smith has gotten to the eighth round in four of his last six fights, and despite the early win for Beefy last time, a more competitive fight awaits us at the Manchester Arena.
Less than one year after their last fight, Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith are meeting in the Manchester Arena for a rematch. You can make extra cash from this fight by using our expert betting tips and predictions.
