Liam Smith-Chris Eubank Jr rivalry to be renewed with June rematch
- Planet Sport writer
- 25 April 2023
Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr are to renew their British rivalry after announcing they will meet for a second time at the Manchester Arena on June 17.
Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr are to renew their British rivalry after announcing they will meet for a second time at the Manchester Arena on June 17.
Smith produced a fourth-round stoppage when they clashed in January but Eubank, who was knocked down twice, has chosen to activate a rematch clause in the contract.
The build-up to the middleweight contest produced as many fireworks with both fighters fined unspecified amounts after being found guilty of misconduct by the British Boxing Board of Control for an ugly exchange of words.
Smith made sly references to question his rival's sexuality at the final pre-fight media conference, while Eubank Jr responded with barbs about the Liverpudlian's social class and his marriage.
