Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2 preview: Betting tips and odds
After several delays, Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. will meet for the second time on September 2nd for a match dubbed ‘Repeat or Revenge’ in the AO Arena in Manchester.
The fight, which can be watched live on Sky Sports Box Office, is taking place in the same venue as the original battle, but Eubank Jr will hope for a different outcome.
The first encounter ended in shocking fashion, with Eubank Jr., a fighter famed for his ability to keep going, was stopped in the fourth round after an onslaught from Smith. The bad blood between the two men has only gotten worse in the eight months since their original fight, and Saturday’s showdown promises to be another for the history books
��Current odds for Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2 fight
Saturday’s showdown between Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr has all of the makings of a classic. As it stands, the bookies are favouring repeat over revenge, with the odds favouring Liam Smith to win.
- Liam Smith to win at 4/6 with Spreadex
- Chris Eubank Jr to win at 7/5 with Paddy Power
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Chris Eubank Jr's current form and recent fights
Chris Eubank Jr will be looking to get back to winning ways following his defeat to Liam Smith in January. Eubank had only suffered one loss in his previous 16 fights before that night, a unanimous decision loss to George Groves in 2018.
Before fighting Smith, Eubank had picked up a dominant UD victory over Liam Williams in his only fight in 2022. His previous two fights had been victories over Wanik Awdijan and Marcus Morrison.
Liam Smith’s current form and recent fights
Liam Smith will come into Saturday’s fight full of confidence following his dominant victory over Eubank Jr back in January. The two men clashed in the same arena, with Smith scoring the TKO victory over his opponent.
Before that, Smith had been on a run of four straight wins, with his last defeat coming in a unanimous decision loss against Magomed Kurbanov in Russia in 2021. Kurbanov’s victory was brought into question by Smith’s team, with many critics questioning the judge’s scorecards at the end of the night.
��Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2 betting tips and odds
Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith promises to be a fight full of action on Saturday. Let’s take a look at some of the best bets you can place on the event.
Liam Smith to win via KO/TKO at 13/8 (BetVictor)
Liam Smith shocked the boxing world with the dominant nature of his victory against Chris Eubank Jr in January, and he will want to prove that it was no accident this weekend.
The Liverpudlian is a fighter with a strong knockout record, with 20 of his 33 wins coming through a KO or TKO. At 12/5 with William Hill, Smith replaying the result from the last fight offers good value.
Fight to go the Distance - No at 17/20 (Betway)
It has been a while since the British boxing scene played host to a fight where there was so much bad blood between the two fighters.
Both Eubank Jr and Smith will want to put it all on the line to land a definitive victory on Saturday. You can back the fight not to go the distance at 4/6 with SkyBet.
Liam Smith to win in Rounds 7-12 at 3/1 (talkSPORT Bet)
Liam Smith took Eubank Jr down in the fourth round in their first encounter, and Eubank will not want to make the same mistake in the second fight.
Eight of Smith’s last ten fights have been ended past round six, with the fighter being one of the most patient in the game. You can find him to win in rounds 7-12 at 3/1 with talkSPORT Bet.
How to place a bet on Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr 2 fight?
Placing a bet on boxing has never been easier. You will need to complete the following steps to bet on Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr this weekend.
- Choose the bookmaker from our list of best bookies. Remember to use the provided link for the best bonus.
- Once registered/logged in, head to the boxing section. If you can not see this straight away, it will be under the ‘Sports A-Z’ listing.
- Scroll through until you find the Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2 fight. As the biggest fight of the weekend, it will probably be featured or at the top.
- Click on all markets and find the bet you want to place. Add it to your betting slip.
- When you are ready, confirm your bet.
- Sit back and enjoy what promises to be an exciting night of boxing action.
Chris Eubank Jr fun fact
Chris Eubank Jr is the son of the legendary world champion boxer Chris Eubank Sr. The two men have appeared regularly together on the popular Channel 4 reality TV show, Celebrity Gogglebox.
Eubank has always had sights on lifting a world title like his father. He recently switched up his trainer, having been trained by boxing legend Roy Jones for the majority of his career; he is now being trained by Brian McIntyre, with his fight camp taking place in Las Vegas.
Who won the first Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr?
Liam Smith scored the TKO victory over Chris Eubank Jr earlier this year, dominating his opponent and taking him down in devastating fashion in the fourth round. Eubank Jr has contested the decision, saying that the referee stopped the fight too early, but very few people who watched the fight would agree.
��What time is Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2?
The undercard for the Eubank Jr vs Smith fight will get underway at 6 p.m. The ring walks for the main event are expected to start around 10 p.m.
What is the weight limit for this fight?
Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr both fight in the middleweight division, with the weight limit for the fight being 160 lbs.
How did the two fighters compare in terms of size and reach?
Chris Eubank Jr has the advantage over his opponent regarding size and reach. The two men weighed in at the same weight for the last fight, but Eubank Jr has traditionally been heavier than his opponent.
In terms of height and reach, Eubank Jr comes in at 5’ 11 with a 72.5in reach, while Smith is 5’ 9.5 with a 69in reach.
Who is the underdog going into the fight?
Chris Eubank Jr is the slight underdog for the fight with the bookies. Sky Bet currently has Eubank Jr priced at 11/8, while Liam Smith is available at 6/4 to win the fight.
��How to watch the Liam Smith vs Eubank Jr 2 fight
- Date: Sept 2 2023
- Location: AO Arena in Manchester
- How to watch: Live on Sky Sports Box Office
Liam Hoofe
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