Liam Smith Vs. Chris Eubank Jr. 2 Pre-Fight Presser
Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. held their pre-fight presser ahead of their fight on September 2nd, 2023.
In the first bout, Smith stopped Eubank with a fourth-round stoppage as the latter was stopped for the first time in his career. In the aftermath, numerous theories were put forward for Eubank’s poor performance. An illegal elbow by Smith was cited as a partial reason when he threw the winning combinations.
FACE-OFF! Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr trade words during icy head-to-head 🥶🔥 pic.twitter.com/G3slahx5XU
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) August 31, 2023
Meanwhile, Eubank’s weight cut at a career low of 157 for the Conor Benn fight prior to facing Smith was also mentioned. After all, Smith stepped in after Benn failed two VADA tests for Clomiphene. As for Smith, the boxer has the chance to prove his doubters wrong again and potentially increase the calls on Eubank to retire with another decisive victory.
In chief support, Adam Azim takes on Aram Faniian at super lightweight. Meanwhile, Frazer Clarke faces Dave Allen at heavyweight. Elsewhere on the card, Mikaela Mayer battles Silvia Bortot at junior welterweight. With that being said, here were the key quotes from the headlining fighters.
Highlights
Liam Smith insists Chris Eubank Jr is 𝐍𝐎𝐓 an intelligent fighter ❌ pic.twitter.com/Rgj1G5KCWK
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) August 31, 2023
CONFIRMED! Team Eubank Jr will not be bringing a towel 🚨❌
Fair to say, Liam Smith shocked by the decision… 😬 pic.twitter.com/7ijolTIvaD
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) August 31, 2023
"Chris is a sponge! He just needs a good team around him" 🧠
BoMac says Chris Eubank Jr has been good to work with. pic.twitter.com/DgQ5EVaIWm
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) August 31, 2023
"The performance is going to be exquisite, supernatural…" 🪄 pic.twitter.com/yXrZe3HnTd
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) August 31, 2023
'He will BLAME everyone else AGAIN!' 😳
'I made you do that chicken dance!' 😳🗣️ @LiamBeefySmith pic.twitter.com/Tq14fE3qjt
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) August 31, 2023
"What shot was the miracle?!" 👀
Liam Smith putting Chris Eubank Jr on the spot 😳 pic.twitter.com/VrQk9OOw3d
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) August 31, 2023
🗣️ "I have to PROVE that I'm the better fighter!" @ChrisEubankJr believes it was a 'miracle' that Liam Smith beat him. pic.twitter.com/lhumDS3qzG
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) August 31, 2023
Full Card
Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr – middleweight
Adam Azim vs. Aram Faniian – super lightweight
Frazer Clarke vs. David Allen – heavyweight
Mark Heffron vs. Jack Cullen – super middleweight
Mikaela Mayer vs. Silvia Bortot – junior welterweight
Lauren Price vs. Lolita Muzeya – welterweight
Florian Marku vs. Dylan Moran – welterweight
Frankie Stringer vs. Engel Gomez – lightweight
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