Chris Eubank Jr. (33-3, 24 KOs) gained revenge in spectacular type, stopping Liam Smith (33-4-1, 20 KOs). Eubank Jr received by way of a tenth-round TKO over his Liverpudlian opponent on the AO Enviornment in Manchester, England, on September 2. Eubank Jr. has loved a profession filled with ups and downs. The highlights had been his victories over Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan and Arthur Abraham. His current hyperlink up with Brian “Bomac” McIntyre, who’s in sizzling water with British authorities for making an attempt to carry a loaded handgun by the safety checkpoint at Manchester airport – seems to have given Eubank the liberty to precise himself within the ring.
The Hove-born fighter began the combat towards Smith nicely and established his jab early. Eubank confirmed his energy when he knocked down his opponent in spherical 4. He managed the center rounds, nearly touchdown mixtures at will. The bell sounded for spherical ten, and Eubank smothered Smith, touchdown stunning mixtures to his physique and head, which floored Smith, who beat the depend – however was stopped shortly after following a barrage of unanswered punches.
What’s subsequent for Eubank? Massive Combat Weekend has determined to take a look at three potential opponents for the British fighter.
Three Potential Opponents for Chris Eubank Jr.
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Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn
The prospect of Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn is an interesting one, with Eddie Hearn describing the combat on his Twitter as “completely large.” The prospect of those two going through off – will undoubtedly intrigue the entire boxing world. Their dads shared a legendary rival within the Nineteen Nineties, and the 2 have been on a collision course since Benn failed a drug take a look at, which led to the cancellation of their authentic combat date of October 8, 2022. Regardless of Benn being a welterweight, this combat continues to linger, with the 157lbs catchweight remaining a chance. The combat could be profitable for each regardless of current scandals. It might be an entertaining build-up and a combat filled with fireworks.
Eubank Jr. vs. Kell Brook
Kell Brook retired quickly after defeating Amir Khan in February final yr. Since his retirement, he has been linked with a return to the ring. “Particular Ok” proved all through his profession that – he’s an A-Record fighter who has blended it with the very best. Regardless of Brook‘s victory over Khan, it stays to be seen what want he has left to tackle Eubank Jr. There’s little question the combat would promote, nevertheless it’s a threat for a profession welterweight to tackle a fighter who has fought at tremendous middleweight.
Eubank Jr. vs. Janibek Alimkhanuly
30-year-old Kazakstani fighter Janibek Alimkhanuly (14-0, 9 KOs) is the present WBO middleweight champion. He received the interim title after knocking out Danny Dignum with a vicious uppercut close to the top of the second spherical. Then WBO champion Demetrius Andrade was given 30 days to barter a combat with Alimkhanuly – however the American determined to vacate, which promoted the Kazakhstan fighter to the complete WBO title that very same day. The Southpaw middleweight has already proven he possesses KO energy, and as soon as he senses the top is close to, he’s spectacular at closing out fights, as he did earlier this yr towards Steven Butler. Out of the three choices we’ve listed for Eubank Jr. Alimkhanuly is the least doubtless because of his restricted publicity up to now and the way harmful he’s. He’ll face Vincenzo Gualtieri in a unification bout on Saturday 14th October 2023.
