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Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr will face off once again next weekend in a long awaited rematch.
The heated rivals fought in January in a clash that saw Smith upset the odds by knocking out Eubank Jr in the fourth round despite being a firm underdog prior to the bout. Eubank Jr is now seeking vengeance for the defeat. The first fight was supposed to be a tough experience for Smith, with him making the step up to middleweight for the fight however he dispatched of his opponent in stunning fashion.
Controversy and bad blood has swirled between the two fighters since the build up to their first fight from their initial news conference making the headlines over comments both fighters made toward one another. Eubank made comments late last year in which he claimed he could beat Smith while 'at 50%' while Smith has since claimed Eubank Jr was "terrified" in their fight when comparing it to their sparring session.
The re-match was meant to happen at an earlier date but Smith suffered an injury in the build-up which led to a prolonged delay. The fight was originally set for June 17 and then July 1 but more time was allocated to allow Smith to get back to full fitness following his injury.
When is Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2?
The fight will take place on Saturday, September 2 at The AO Arena in Manchester. The event is set to start at 6pm.
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What time does it start?
Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr will make their ring walks at 10pm UK time with the clash expected to get underway from 10:15pm.
How can you watch the fight?
You can watch all the action on Sky Sports Box Office which is on Sky channel 491 or on Sky Sports Box Office HD, Sky channel 492. The fight is priced at £19.95 for UK customers and you can sign up to Sky Sports here and find out how to book here.
Who is on the undercard?
- Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2
- Adam Azim vs Aram Faniian
- Mark Heffron vs Jack Cullen
- Frazer Clarke vs David Allen
- Mikaela Mayer vs Silvia Bortot
- Florian Marku vs Dylan Moran
- Frankie Stringer vs Christian Lopez Flores
- Lauren Price vs TBA
All fights subject to change.