Eubank vs Smith LIVE: Results from rematch after late TKO
Re-live updates after Eubank Jr avenged his stoppage loss to Smith
Chris Eubank Jr gained revenge against Liam Smith on Saturday, stopping his rival as the Britons returned to the scene of their first clash.
Smith dropped Eubank Jr twice at Manchester’s AO Arena in January before the referee waved off the middleweight bout, but the boxers’ roles were reversed on Saturday. In the same building, it was Eubank Jr who dropped Smith twice before securing a TKO in the 10th round.
Eubank Jr, 33, looked the slicker fighter all night, switching targets between the head and body while picking his shots wisely. Meanwhile, 35-year-old Smith looked languid and was watching rounds slip away from the first bell. The first knockdown came in the fourth round – the frame in which their first fight ended – as Smith was dropped to a knee and smartly spat out his mouthguard to buy time. In fact, he bought more than he might have imagined, briefly quelling Eubank Jr’s momentum.
When the action resumed, Eubank Jr sought a finish but – as it eluded him – he elected patience as the bout wore on. In the 10th round, however, he put down Smith again with a left hook after a fast start to the round. Smith let out a deep breath as he rose to beat the referee’s count, with blood trickling from a cut above his right eye. The Liverpudlian was only delaying the inevitable, however, as Eubank Jr backed him up to the ropes and unloaded shots, overwhelming Smith. Eventually, referee Kevin Parker stepped in to wave off the fight, sealing Eubank Jr’s redemption.
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Eubank Jr vs Smith 2 LIVE: Round 5
Hard right hook by Eubank Jr! He’s going for the finish early in this round! He backs up Smith to the ropes and unloads hooks to the head and body!
He’s not landing too much clean... but the referee is keeping a close eye on this. Smith occasionally looks for counter shots, then he finally clinches and grins at the crowd! There’s a great cheer.
The boxers separate, and Eubank Jr elects to bide his time here. He’s arguably up 40-35, having possibly won each round including a 10-8 in the last frame.
Eubank Jr vs Smith 2 LIVE: Round 4
Grazing left hook lands for Eubank Jr, who then brilliantly switches targets between the head and body with speed!
Another left hook lands for Eubank Jr, this time cleaner, and Smith stumbles again!
Eubank Jr leaps in with a lead uppercut, but it’s off-target. He doesn’t need to take those risks...
Jab on point for Eubank Jr. And again. And again.
Eubank Jr vs Smith 2 LIVE: Round 4
Nice combination from Eubank Jr to start the fourth round, and he then hammers another uppercut and hook onto the chin of Smith!
OH!!! More shots, and Smith goes down, taking a knee!
He spits his gumshield out. Veteran move by Smith, and it buys him a lot of time!
He’s back on his feet, but he’s on slightly wobbly legs as the action resumes, with Eubank Jr seeking a finish while trying not to overcommit!
Eubank Jr vs Smith 2 LIVE: Round 3
Eubank Jr is using his jab well. Nice uppercut to the body now. An uppercut to the head, too, and a good left hook.
Smith covers up during that spell, trying to stay composed. Hard right hook by Eubank Jr in a clinch now.
More uppercut attempts by Eubank Jr. Most are blocked, but just when Smith thinks his opponent has halted the assault, Eubank Jr throws one more and lands clean!
Eubank Jr is wisely holding something back when he throws these shots, not pouring too much power into them.
He burrows a left hook into the body now.
Eubank Jr vs Smith 2 LIVE: Round 2
Smith takes the centre of the ring. Eubank Jr with a jab to keep him at bay, and Smith responds with a jab to the body.
Eubank Jr is wearing shorts with the name Sebastian on the back – a tribute to his late brother.
More grappling here, with Smith almost landing a forearm in close. Good work from Eubank Jr after the boxers separate – he leads with a jab and adds a hook.
Decent uppercut from Eubank Jr now. Smith blocks a jab with his high guard.
Eubank Jr jabs to the body. He doubles it up now. Smith squeezes an uppercut into the clinch. Smith blocks a one-two.
Ooo! Eubank Jr lands a short shot, and Smith goes down! But it’s rightly ruled a push by Eubank Jr...
Eubank Jr vs Smith 2 LIVE: Round 1
The referee orders the fighters to touch gloves, and they oblige.
A roar from the crowd greets the opening bell. There is a huge-fight feel around this rematch.
Both fighters stand orthodox. Eubank Jr with a couple of decent hooks in close, after slipping jabs by Smith on two occasions.
There’s a fair bit of holding early on, with both Britons looking to work in the clinch.
Ooo... That looked like an accidental elbow from Eubank Jr at close range – ironic as he accused Smith of elbowing him in the moments before the TKO in their first fight.
The referee warns both fighters over the scrappy start. Eubank Jr misses with an uppercut.
More holding ensues.
Eubank Jr vs Smith 2 LIVE
It’s time! Twelve rounds scheduled at middleweight! Here we go!
Eubank Jr vs Smith 2 LIVE: Main-event ring walks
Eubank Jr vs Smith 2 LIVE: Main-event ring walks
Now here comes Liverpudlian Smith.
The 35-year-old has a pro record of 33-3-1 (20 KOs), and he is a former WBO super-welterweight champion.
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