Chris Eubank Jr has spoken out after his injury-time defeat to Liam Smith last night, posting a respectful message of congratulations to ‘Beefy.’
Things became very difficult between the couple during the preparations for the fightwith the press conference in particular witnessed a series of personal comments that made me feel awe.
However, Eubank seems to have let it all go, considering the message he sent to Smith shortly after midnight.
“Congratulations to Liam tonight, it’s great you caught me there, my boy. I feel like I can keep playing but the referee is the one with the whistle and I respect his decision. We will do it again soon.”
Congratulations Liam tonight, it’s great you caught me with my boy. I feel like I can keep playing but the referee is the one with the whistle and I respect his decision. We will do it again soon 😎 #EubankSmith
– Chris Eubank Jr (@ChrisEubankJr) January 22, 2023
Classy comments echoing the post-match respect were shown between the two in the ring, who embraced and shared some words.
After a tight opening two innings, Eubank did indeed secure a strong third, repeatedly marking Smith with heavy headbutts that Liverpudlian coach Joe McNally later admitted worried him. .
However, the battle will be turned upside down in the fourth round, when Smith cornered Eubank and unleashed a devastating combination that put ‘Next Generation’ in the frame.
Although he was on his feet again, Eubank’s legs were clearly gone and Smith wasted no time securing the finish and sending the Scousers at Manchester Arena into disarray.
Eubank has the option to activate the rematch clause under his contract and his coach, Roy Jones Jr, revealed to iFL TV that his fighter intends to do so.
“I don’t know if he’ll be right back with it but I know he wants it.”
As for Smith, he has stated he is ready to fight Jr again, but on his terms. Now, side ‘A’, the terms for Smith vs Eubank 2 will likely be vastly different from their first encounter, if a second meeting is signed.
