In their initial clash in January, Chris Eubank Jr. was the betting favorite, ready to take down Liam Smith in front of over 20,000+ in Manchester. However, the veteran in Smith got the last laugh, dropping Eubank in what ultimately resulted in his first loss via knockout. Eubank is out for revenge and will look to get it.
Smith and Eubank clash inside Manchester Arena, the scene of their first fight. The bout will air on Sky Sports Box Office in the U.K., presented by BOXXER. The fight was meant for June 17, but a Smith injury delayed the bout, per Mike Coppinger. July 1 is the new date.
Born in Liverpool, Smith turned pro in 2008 and is a former Commonwealth and British super welterweight champion. The 34-year-old beat Apollo Thompson for the WBO super welterweight title in 2015. Losing the belt against Canelo Alvarez in 2016, “Beefy” rebounded by winning interim WBO gold, but lost in a legit world title bout against Jamie Munguia in 2018. He is 7-1 in his last eight and is on a four-fight win streak.
Facing Eubank, Smith knocked him down in the fourth by the corner. With wobbly legs, Eubank never recovered, and Smith landed more vicious blows until the referee waved the bout.
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“I know he tried his best to go a different route, but the fight is on now, and I am looking forward to hearing what he has to say for himself in the build up,” Smith said. “Let's see what angle he comes with this time. He can't come with angles about how he's never been hurt, he's never been dropped, he's never been stopped, because he just had all three of those things happen to him in one night, and it was me who did it to him. So I'm interested to see what he comes with this time, and I'm also interested to see where he goes after I beat him again on June 17.”
The son of former world champion Chris Eubank, "Next Gen" turned pro in 2011 and is a former interim WBA middleweight champion. After losing to George Groves in 2018 for the WBA super middleweight title, Eubank won six in a row. he was supposed to fight Conor Benn, but the latter failed several drug tests, and Eubank went on to face Smith.
“Liam had the night of his life against me in January, the stars aligned for him in Manchester, and he went away with a big win,” said Eubank. "But lightning doesn't strike twice. If he even has the slightest thought that he can beat me again, then great, because it will be his undoing.”
The co-main event will see Franchon Crews-Dezern defend her status as undisputed super middleweight champion against Savannah Marshall. Crews-Dezern, a WBC and WBO champion, last fought in April 2022, beating Elin Cederroos to win the IBF and WBA super middleweight titles. Marshall is a former WBO middleweight champion. She last fought in October, losing to rival Claressa Shields for the chance to be undisputed at middleweight. Now, Marshall will get a chance to become undisputed in another division.
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Here is all you need to know about Smith vs. Eubank 2, from the date, updated odds, card, and more.
Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr. 2 date, time
- Date: July 1
- Start time: TBA
- Main event: TBA
Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr. 2 was meant for June 17, but a Smith injury has delayed the bout, per Mike Coppinger. The fight will now take place on July 1
How to watch Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr. 2
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States/Canada | Saturday, July 1 | TBA |
| United Kingdom | Saturday, July 1 | Sky Sports Box Office |
| Australia | Sunday, July 2 | TBA |
In the U.K., the fight will be available on Sky Sports Box Office. More information, like a U.S. broadcaster, will be provided when available. The last bout was viewable on DAZN in the U.S.
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Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr. 2 price: How much does the card cost?
The Sporting News will provide an update on the price when available.
Where is Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr. 2?
Like their last bout, Smith and Eubank compete in the AO Arena in Manchester. The arena can hold up to 21,000 people.
Betting odds for Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr. 2
In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. are even at -120. The Sporting News will provide updates as the odds change.
Liam Smith record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Born: July 27, 1988
- Height: 5-9 1/2
- Reach: 70 inches
- Total fights: 37
- Record: 33-3-1 with 20 wins via knockout
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Chris Eubank Jr. record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Born: September 18, 1989
- Height: 5-11
- Reach: 72.5 inches
- Total fights: 35
- Record: 32-3 with 23 wins via knockout
Franchon Crews-Dezern record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: June 13, 1987
- Height: 5-8
- Reach: 72 inches
- Total fights: 10
- Record: 8-1 with one no-contest, two wins via knockout
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Savannah Marshall record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Born: May 19, 1991
- Height: 5-11 1/2
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 12
- Record: 12-1 with 10 wins via knockout
Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr. 2 fight card
- Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr. 2; Middleweights
- Franchon Crews-Dezern (c) vs. Savannah Marshall for the undisputed super middleweight titles