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Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr tips and predictions: Smith backed for another win
Our boxing betting expert expects a repeat of the first fight between Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr, with Smith backed to win
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Liam Smith stopped Chris Eubank Jr in the fourth round back in January, and the pair face off for the second time this year in a rematch in Manchester tonight, with the ring walk expected at 10pm.
Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr betting tips
- Liam Smith to win by KO/TKO @ 6/4 with bet365
- Liam Smith to win in rounds 1-6 @ 11/2 with bet365
- Under 7.5 rounds @ 9/4 with bet365
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Liverpudlian is favourite for good reasons
Smith went into the first meeting as the clear underdog, but the Liverpudlian is the favourite this time around after a stunning victory at the start of the year.
The 35-year-old sent Eubank to the canvas twice in the fourth round before claiming a TKO stoppage at that juncture, and we could be in line for a similar result when these two clash in the rematch.
Eubank probably has a bit more power, but that counts for very little if he is unable to use it, and Smith’s superior footwork and movement make him an incredibly hard target to hit.
There were a few rocky moments for Smith in the third round of the first meeting, but “Beefy” came through and never looked in any serious danger before he managed to find his range in the fourth, landing shots Eubank just did not see coming.
If Eubank is to bounce back and settle the score, he needs a different approach, but it is difficult to see how he can find a route to victory here.
Smith is a clever fighter with excellent hand speed, movement and defensive skills – and if Eubank was unable to pin him down or back him into a corner last time, he probably will not be able to in the rematch either.
Experience could also come into play as this is the first time Eubank has contested a rematch, while Smith has been in a similar position before. The former WBO light-middleweight champion beat Liam Williams by stoppage in 2017 and then claimed a majority decision win over the same opponent in his next fight later that year. So while Smith knows he can defend a victory, it remains to be seen whether Eubank can avenge a defeat.
Eubank, 33, has to come forward in this clash as he knows he cannot afford to try to outbox Smith, and that should provide opportunities on the counter for the Liverpudlian. Smith demonstrated he has the power and accuracy to claim a stoppage last time, and the same result would not be a surprise in Manchester tonight either.
Tip: Liam Smith to win by KO/TKO @ 6/4 with bet365
Go for Smith in the first half
There is a lot on the line for both fighters. A defeat for Smith would be a setback in his bid to engineer another world title shot and potentially mean completing a trilogy with Eubank, while a loss for “Next Gen” could leave him contemplating his future in the sport altogether. For some contestants, that could lead to a cagey affair, but that may not be the case for these two, with both likely to feel they have to force the issue.
So a Smith win in rounds 1-6 is an option for any punters after a big price. Eubank will look to go on the attack whenever possible, and that will leave him open to Smith on the counter. The Liverpudlian may be able to record another early stoppage and remove any doubt about the previous result.
Tip: Liam Smith to win in rounds 1-6 @ 11/2 with bet365
Value lies in another early finish
Both these fighters have the ability to win this contest inside the distance, and we should probably expect both to come into the clash with purpose from the off rather than needing a few rounds to feel each other out.
Smith will clearly believe he has the measure of his opponent already, while Eubank will feel he needs to set the pace as he looks to bounce back from his first stoppage defeat. It seems unlikely this will go the distance – and under eight rounds at a big price has real appeal.
Tip: Under 7.5 rounds @ 9/4 with bet365
Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr odds
- Liam Smith to win @ 8/13 with bet365
- Draw @ 14/1 with bet365
- Chris Eubank Jr to win @ 13/10 with bet365
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