Boxing News: Liam Smith says Chris Eubank Jr is an “easy night for me”

Posted at: July 02, 2022

Boxing News: Liam Smith has requested a rematch with Chris Eubank Jr. Now that he has signed with promoter BOXXER, the former WBO super-welterweight world champion is looking for the toughest opponents available.

Smith is coming off two impressive wins, beating Anthony Fowler in their Liverpool hometown and defeating Jessie Vargas in New York’s Madison Square Garden, following a contentious loss to Magomed Kurbanov in Russia. Eubank travelled to Cardiff in February to outpoint Liam Williams, a fighter Smith had previously defeated twice.

“I’ve always put my name in for that [Eubank fight]. That’s a fight that I’d jump at tomorrow. That’s a fight that I’d love, that’s a fight that I know could be made now. With me back on Sky that’s one that they’ll probably push to make,” Smith told Sky Sports Boxing.

Despite the fact that Eubank Jr is a larger man fighting at middleweight, Smith believes he can defeat the Brighton star.

“If Chris Eubank fights me the way he fought Liam Williams, I think I’d beat him handily,” Smith said.

Smith has some knowledge of the subject. He has previously sparred in the ring with Eubank.

“We had some good spars and you can’t really take too much off a spar, sparring in general. But them spars, we done a lot, have also made me massively confident I’d beat Chris Eubank,” Smith explained.

“If he comes for a fight, you’re in for one; he’s a good athlete and fit. He’s not particularly strong, but he’s in good shape.

“Boxing ability and boxing IQ I don’t think he’s the greatest. That’s why I think he’s stuck in between styles at the moment. I think Roy Jones is trying to get him boxing and if he tries to box me like he boxed Liam Williams, then I think it’s an easy night for me.”

Smith isn’t only interested in fighting Eubank Jr. He’s been linked to boxing’s Tim Tszyu, the son of legendary fighter Kostya Tszyu, who recently secured a good win over Terrell Gausha to boost his world ratings. The undisputed super-welterweight champion, Jermell Charlo, is also a target for the Liverpudlian.

“The three names make my ears prick up, make me smile,” Smith said.

These fights are possible because Smith is so highly regarded by the major sanctioning bodies. The WBC ranks him third, the WBA fourth, and the WBO second in their ratings. Even if Charlo moves up to 160 pounds and relinquishes his titles, Smith would be in a good position to fight for one of them.

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