Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith LIVE: Start time, results, undercard and stream

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Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith after weighing in (Image: PA)
Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith after weighing in (Image: PA)

Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith will settle their feud tonight following a bitter fight week.

Eubank Jr, who has 32 wins – 23 inside the distance – and two defeats in his professional career, has insisted throughout a testy build-up that he only needs to be at 50 per cent to prevail against 34-year-old Smith.

The trash talk plumbed new depths during the press conference when Sky Sports were forced to apologise for a "homophobic" row with both fighters set to be investigated by the British Boxing Board of Control.

But the talking will stop at around 10.30pm tonight when the two fighters walk to the ring. The fight, as well as the undercard, will be streamed on Sky Sports Box Office, but you can follow every blow right here...

Liam Smith speaks after the win!

"I don't know if it was one shot it was a few nice ones. I told you all week he's got a great chin, I've got a great chin and nobody can not be hurt.

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"I was just getting used to his very long arms, he's very good at jabbing and pulling away. I'm kind of known as a slow starter but slow starter or not it doesn't matter mate.

"I said if I catch someone they're not seeing the final bell. I couldn't let Chris off the hook, his fitness and his condition let him come back.

"This is the best atmosphere, the very top. Everything about tonight puts this right at the top. Doing what nobody's done, George Groves is a big puncher at 168lb and he couldn't do that. I said to you all week don't be kidded that Chris can't be hurt because he's got a very good chin - someone hits you on the spot you're going, that's a fact.

"Rematch by all means, but the rematch is on my terms. 158lb or 157lb if you want."

Eubank Jr then congratulates him on his victory and teases a potential rematch.

WATCH: The moment Liam Smith learns he won the fight

Rematch incoming?

Eubank Jr has a rematch clause, will we see this fight again?

Massive finish for Liam Smith

He turned the round on it's head with a big left uppercut flush on the chin in the corner after a flurry.

Eubank Jr got up, could hardly walk, arguably didn't walk forward when the referee asked and was put down again quickly.

This completely reignites Liam Smith's career.

Liam Smith KNOCKS OUT Chris Eubank Jr

What a performance by Smith! He viciously puts down Eubank Jr twice and this fight is over! Disaster for Chris Eubank Jr, the AO Arena in Manchester is on wheels!

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Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith - Round 4

Eubank starts well, but Smith moving well.

LIAM SMITH PUTS DOWN CHRIS EUBANK JR!

HUGE LEFT HAND!

EUBANK GOES DOWN AGAIN!

THIS FIGHT IS OVER! ROY JONES JR THROWS IN THE TOWEL, THE REFEREE STEPS IN REGARDLESS! INCREDIBLE SCENES!

Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith - Round 3

The action is heating up here, they're getting closer at this stage.

Smith susceptible to Eubank's jab now. Much better round for Eubank here, he finds a home for that uppercut now.

Big round for Chris Eubank Jr. Could be 2-1 Smith now

Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith - Round 2

Eubank getting behind his jab and moving, he may have snuck in an uppercut early.

He's picking up the pace a bit now. Every punch Smith throws excites this crowd, but certainly this round is looking a bit better for Eubank.

But Smith lands a good counter-right there over the top, he's got a handle on the range early.

Eubank lands a bit towards the end of the round, but Smith is the one who lands the bigger shot to finish it.

Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr - Round 1

We are underway at the AO Arena in Manchester!

Neither man throwing anything too ambitious early, Euank has the size advantage.

Big right hand from Smith lands, the crowd love it and now they engage a bit!

Eubank is dying to land that right uppercut, doesn't get it yet.

Good round for Smith, but neither man giving too much away yet.

Chris Eubank Jr makes the walk

The crowd make their feelings known, he's showered in boos before he even leaves the dressing room!

Eubank Jr knows he's entering hostile territory, he's been here countless times before.

He's not as good at hiding it as his dad, Eubank Jr loves the boos!

Over the top rope for the Brighton native and we have both men in the ring.

Liam Smith makes the walk

The AO Arena is packed out as they await the arrival of the Scouser.

Smith looks in great form. Cool, smiling.

And the crowd erupts for 'Beefy'. Bus loads have travelled down from Liverpool for this. Huge moment!

Eubank Jr applies the finishing touches backstage

It's now main event time!

We've made it to the main event, Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith

WATCH: Richard Riakporhe makes his callouts!

Richard Riakporhe bts Krysztof Glowacki by R4 KO

Brutal finish from Riakporhe who proves his level and improves to 16-0.

If you bet the Brit within six you made a lot of money tonight

Richard Riakporhe vs Krysztof Glowacki - Round 4

Riakporhe completely dominant and he gets the stoppage in the fourth.

He caught Glowacki with a big shot and stunned him, taking full advantage and forcing the referee to step in.

Massive victory for the Brit, on to world honours now!

Straight to the corner to show his respect.

Richard Riakporhe vs Krysztof Glowacki - Round 3

Glowacki has recovered very well from that big shot in the second.

Riakporhe takes it a bit easier this round, but he manages to land one really big shot right at the end.

Richard Riakporhe vs Krysztof Glowacki - Round 2

RIAKPORHE WOBBLES GLOWACKI!

A big straight right rocks the former champion and he looks to be out on his feet!

However, he recovers well and he'll likely see the end of this round.

HUGE moment for the Brit.

Richard Riakporhe vs Krysztof Glowacki - Round 1

Both men tentative to start, they tie up a bit on the ropes.

Riakporhe using his size advantage so far, walking Glowacki onto a few right hands.

Co-Main Event time!

Richard Riakporhe vs Krysztof Glowacki is the co-feature.

Top contender vs former world champion. Major step for the Brit.

Ekow Essuman bts Chris Kongo by MD

After a razor-close fight the packed house at the AO Arena gives a big hand to both men.

Super close scorecards, with one draw, but Essuman gets the decision!

Ekow Essuman vs Chris Kongo - Round 12

Kongo is hurt at the end of this fight!

Essuman looking for the late finish!

Kongo defending himself well here, we go the distance!

Ekow Essuman vs Chris Kongo - Round 11

We head to the championship rounds. Very good back-and-forth fight.

Ekow Essuman vs Chris Kongo - Round 10

Kongo moving well after that last round, but Essuman walking him down.

It seems as if Essuman smells blood, but he needs to chill a bit and pick his shots.

Ekow Essuman vs Chris Kongo - Round 9

Kongo sits on the ropes and takes some damage from Essuman!

Somehow he survives there, but the legs were going a bit!

Ekow Essuman vs Chris Kongo - Round 8

Kongo needs to get himself composed after a difficult round.

Essuman beginning to turn it up now. Four rounds to go.

Ekow Essuman vs Chris Kongo - Round 7

Neither man slowing down too much at this stage.

I wonder how the judges have this scored as we head down the stretch.

Chris Eubank Sr breaks his silence

Chris Kongo vs Ekow Essuman - Round 6

This fight is heating up as Eussman manages to land a couple of big rights.

Halfway through the fight, tough to score.

Chris Kongo vs Ekow Essuman - Round 5

Not much to report in that round.

Essuman is beginning to pressure more.

Donagh Corby

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