Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith: Boxing called on to take ‘decisive action’ after homophobic comments
Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boxing has been called on to “take decisive action” after Liam Smith directed homophobic comments towards Chris Eubank Jr in the build-up to their grudge fight on Saturday. Eubank Jr, who insisted Smith “embarrassed himself” with his comments, then wore a rainbow armband at the weigh-in before posing head to head with his Liverpudlian rival. Together, we can create a better sporting world where the sport is truly everyone’s game.” Sky Sports presenter Anna Woolhouse praised Eubank Jr’s move to wear the rainbow armband, stating: “It is good to see Chris is supporting the LGBTQ+ community with an armband after some rather unsavoury comments, so it’s good to see.” open image in gallery Eubank Jr and Smith pose after making weight Eubank Jr also claimed Smith “crossed the line,” telling PA: “It escalated quickly – and that’s OK. “When the fight was made I thought it was Eubank Jr’s to lose, but when you dissect it, it’s a closer fight than what it appears on the outside,” Groves told Sky Sports.
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