3 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr shatters Liam Williams’ heart and hostility with decision win in Cardiff

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 Chris Eubank Jr produced an impressive performance in Cardiff to not only shatter the heart and hostility of Liam Williams but further dissolve the shadow he’s fought under his entire life. If it seemed innocuous, with Williams’s punch resistance repeatedly called into question, Eubank seized on it with menace and unloaded fierce combinations against the ropes. open image in gallery Eubank Jr asserts himself against home favourite Williams in Cardiff Williams wrestled his way to the bell but could do little to withstand the tide coming in his direction. Eubank’s reflexes were sharper and the shots heavier, honed under the tutelage of Roy Jones Jr on a rural Florida farm during the pandemic, and a straight right hand through Williams’s guard left the Welshman sprawled against the canvas in the second round.

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Chris Eubank Jr accuses Conor Benn of 'destroying his father's legacy' by failing two drugs tests - and questions whether Nigel Benn 'cheated' in his own career

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Eubank Jr vs Benn face-off cancelled after egg attack at press conference
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Eubank Jr vs Benn face-off cancelled after egg attack at press conference

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Eubank Jr. hits Benn in the face with an egg at press event ahead of bout
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Eubank Jr. hits Benn in the face with an egg at press event ahead of bout

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Chris Eubank Jr slaps Conor Benn with egg after intense face-off
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Chris Eubank Jr slaps Conor Benn with egg after intense face-off

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Chris Eubank Jr opens up on strained relationship with father: ‘We’re not cool’
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Chris Eubank Jr opens up on strained relationship with father: ‘We’re not cool’

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Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn separated by security as hotel run-in gets physical
6 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn separated by security as hotel run-in gets physical

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6 months ago

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Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr: Eddie Hearn eyes Cardiff clash for Britons
1 year, 6 months ago

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr: Eddie Hearn eyes Cardiff clash for Britons

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Trilogy talk as Chris Eubank Jr takes sweet revenge on Liam Smith with 10th round stoppage win in dominant victory against his bitter rival in Manchester
1 year, 7 months ago

Trilogy talk as Chris Eubank Jr takes sweet revenge on Liam Smith with 10th round stoppage win in dominant victory against his bitter rival in Manchester

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Chris Eubank Jr banishes demons by stopping Liam Smith to cap off slick showing
1 year, 7 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr banishes demons by stopping Liam Smith to cap off slick showing

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Liam Smith: ‘Chris Eubank Jr is a nightmare – not for me, for other people’
1 year, 7 months ago

Liam Smith: ‘Chris Eubank Jr is a nightmare – not for me, for other people’

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Liam Smith slams Chris Eubank Jr's 'LAUGHABLE' excuses for losing their first fight, and insists adding former heavyweight champion David Haye to his team will not help his rival in next month's remat
1 year, 8 months ago

Liam Smith slams Chris Eubank Jr's 'LAUGHABLE' excuses for losing their first fight, and insists adding former heavyweight champion David Haye to his team will not help his rival in next month's remat

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Chris Eubank Jr reveals he will face Liam Smith next on September 2... and NOT Conor Benn
1 year, 8 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr reveals he will face Liam Smith next on September 2... and NOT Conor Benn

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1 year, 9 months ago

Chris Eubanks confident he can hang with the best after memorable Wimbledon run

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Chris Eubank opens up on split from son’s team: ‘He has never listened’
1 year, 10 months ago

Chris Eubank opens up on split from son’s team: ‘He has never listened’

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Chris Eubank Jr reveals he was offered 'millions' to face Conor Benn
1 year, 10 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr reveals he was offered 'millions' to face Conor Benn

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Liam Smith's rematch against Chris Eubank Jr is delayed by two weeks
1 year, 11 months ago

Liam Smith's rematch against Chris Eubank Jr is delayed by two weeks

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Chris Eubank Jr ‘enjoyed’ being dropped by Liam Smith
1 year, 11 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr ‘enjoyed’ being dropped by Liam Smith

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Chris Eubank Jr considers appeal over knockout defeat Liam Smith
2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr considers appeal over knockout defeat Liam Smith

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Liam Smith urges Chris Eubank Jnr to swerve rematch following brutal fourth round stoppage
2 years, 2 months ago

Liam Smith urges Chris Eubank Jnr to swerve rematch following brutal fourth round stoppage

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Liam Smith topples Chris Eubank Jr with brutal knockdown to end the hate
2 years, 2 months ago

Liam Smith topples Chris Eubank Jr with brutal knockdown to end the hate

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Chris Eubank Jr wants Anfield rematch with Liam Smith after knockout loss
2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr wants Anfield rematch with Liam Smith after knockout loss

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Chris Eubank Sr sends a gracious message to Liam Smith after he defeated his son
2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Sr sends a gracious message to Liam Smith after he defeated his son

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Chris Eubank Jr suffers a HORROR eye swelling after his brutal stoppage by Liam Smith
2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr suffers a HORROR eye swelling after his brutal stoppage by Liam Smith

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Fans call for Chris Eubank Jr to RETIRE after being knocked out by Liam Smith
2 years, 2 months ago

Fans call for Chris Eubank Jr to RETIRE after being knocked out by Liam Smith

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Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith: Boxing called on to take ‘decisive action’ after homophobic comments
2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith: Boxing called on to take ‘decisive action’ after homophobic comments

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Chris Eubank Jr wears rainbow armband at weigh-in for Liam Smith fight
2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr wears rainbow armband at weigh-in for Liam Smith fight

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Chris Eubank Jr responds to Liam Smith's bizarre 'you're gay' rant with rainbow armband
2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr responds to Liam Smith's bizarre 'you're gay' rant with rainbow armband

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Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith face British Boxing Board of Control investigation over shameful spat
2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith face British Boxing Board of Control investigation over shameful spat

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Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith: Sky Sports apologise after ‘homophobic remarks’ in press conference
2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith: Sky Sports apologise after ‘homophobic remarks’ in press conference

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Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith press conference turns ugly with 'homophobic' row
2 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith press conference turns ugly with 'homophobic' row

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Liam Smith claims old sparring sessions revealed Chris Eubank Jr weakness
2 years, 3 months ago

Liam Smith claims old sparring sessions revealed Chris Eubank Jr weakness

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‘Outraged’ Chris Eubank reignites feud with Conor Benn fight organisers
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Outraged’ Chris Eubank reignites feud with Conor Benn fight organisers

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Chris Eubank defends ‘pure’ Conor Benn over drug test controversy
2 years, 6 months ago

Chris Eubank defends ‘pure’ Conor Benn over drug test controversy

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2 years, 6 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr has ‘backed himself into a corner’ ahead of Conor Benn fight

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Chris Eubank reveals he has trained himself for huge Conor Benn showdown

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3 years, 2 months ago

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Chris Eubank Jr vows to dismantle 'worst enemy' Liam Williams with a stylish victory
3 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr vows to dismantle 'worst enemy' Liam Williams with a stylish victory

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Chris Eubank Jr claims ‘garbage’ Liam Williams ‘getting put to sleep’ in grudge fight
3 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr claims ‘garbage’ Liam Williams ‘getting put to sleep’ in grudge fight

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3 years, 2 months ago

Chris Eubank Jr can push towards a world title with Liam Williams win but faces a stern test

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Boxing: Chris Eubank Jnr vows to punish Liam Williams in Cardiff and set up Gennady Golovkin bout
3 years, 4 months ago

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9 years ago

Chris Eubank Jr reveals he 'eased off' after his father warned him Nick Blackwell could end up seriously hurt

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