After an impressive start, it was an underwhelming finish as world title hopeful Chris Eubank Jr scored three knockdowns in the first four rounds, en route to retaining his #1 WBA middleweight ranking with a comfortable decision win (116-109, 116-109, 116-108) against Liam Williams. Continue reading
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Bad blood and egos aside, Eubank Jr must shine on enemy territory in Cardiff this weekend
After two delays forced this domestic duel back a few months, #1 WBA middleweight contender Chris Eubank Jr prepares to make his third appearance under a promotional deal that believes he can clean out the 160lb division. Next up? A credible challenge on enemy shores who last year managed to do something he is longing for: challenging for a version of the world title. Continue reading
Eubank Jr: Beat Anatoli Muratov this weekend; big fight awaits in December
Having ended his 16-month layoff with a comfy but uninspiring unanimous decision win over compatriot Marcus Morrison on May 1, middleweight contender Chris Eubank Jr (#1 WBA) feels he could have three fights by the year’s end if all goes to plan vs. Anatoli Muratov this weekend. Continue reading
Golovkin is Eubank Jr’s top target for 2021, says new promoter Sauerland
According to new promoter Kalle Sauerland, WBA interim middleweight champion Chris Eubank Jr (29-2, 22 KOs) is targeting a long-awaited bout with IBF and IBO title-holder Gennadiy Golovkin (41-1-1, 36 KOs) at some stage later this year – five years after their original matchup broke down. Continue reading
Chris Eubank Jr’s latest promotional deal an opportunity to finally prove himself
Chris Eubank Jr (29-2, 22 KOs) will hope his latest deal with European promoter Team Sauerland provides him the platform to take over the middleweight division. However, with two years since his last real fight – retiring James DeGale in February 2019 – we’ve heard this before. Now 31, can he back up these claims that he’s a worthy world champion in waiting? Continue reading
History revisited: Groves beats Eubank Jr on points after a thrilling finish
It’s been 15 months since George Groves retired aged 30 and while boxers aplenty worldwide wait patiently for sport to return in an unprecedented time of suspension, they would learn something from watching a memorable encounter I return to during his career: a 2018 WBSS semi-final bout vs. Chris Eubank Jr.
Chris Eubank Jr planning October/November return
IBO super-middleweight champion Chris Eubank Jr has revealed he’s planning an in-ring return either next month or at some stage in November. But the fight will be on his terms as he continues into the peak years of an eight-year professional career.
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Chris Eubank Jr impressive during commanding points win over James DeGale
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Chris Eubank Jr delivered one of his best career performances yet, during a commanding 114-112, 115-112, 117-109 points victory over fierce rival James DeGale – to win the vacant IBO World Super-Middleweight title in style at London’s 02 Arena.
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Groves: Eubank Jr will pay for too much pre-fight talking
George Groves has stated his belief that Chris Eubank Jr will pay for doing too much promotional work ahead of their World Boxing Super Series semi-final clash on Saturday night – while the 28-year-old himself had some interesting words to say…
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Chris Eubank Jr retains IBO World super-middleweight belt after win over Arthur Abraham
Chris Eubank Jr was dominant as he cruised to victory by unanimous decision over Arthur Abraham in his maiden title defence.
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