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Chris Eubank Jr
Chris Eubank Jr, born September 18, 1989, is a British professional boxer known for his speed and power. Competing in the middleweight and super middleweight divisions, Eubank Jr. has held multiple titles, including the WBA interim middleweight and IBO super middleweight championships.
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Chris Eubank Jr claims 'I cannot think of any bigger money bouts than me vs Canelo Alvarez' and welcomes fight against the 'Brit slayer'
14/09/23 13:23
Chris Eubank Jr has claimed that he 'cannot think of a bigger money fight than a bout between himself and Canelo Alvarez.' The British fighter is currently weighing up who his next opponent should be after he enacted revenge against Liam Smith earlier this month. After suffering defeat during their first meeting in January, 'Next Gen' stopped Smith in the 10th round, dropping him to the canvas on two occasions during the grudge match. ...read
EXCLUSIVE: Chris Eubank Jr's trainer is CHARGED with possession of a firearm after a gun was found in a suitcase at Manchester Airport and will appear in court in October 9
04/09/23 13:00EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: The trainer of Chris Eubank Jr has been charged and detained in custody after security officials found a loaded gun and ammunition in a suitcase.Chris Eubank Jr's trainer is arrested at Manchester Airport after a gun was found in a suitcase by security checks ahead of his flight to the US after Saturday night's fight
04/09/23 09:16EXCLUSIVE: The trainer of Chris Eubank Jr was arrested by armed airport police after security officials found a gun in a suitcase.
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
03/09/23 22:01No dummies spat out, no excuses. After being stopped in the 10th round by Chris Eubank Jnr, Liam Smith was a picture of contrition, forced to concede he had been dismantled.
Liam Smith claims he was 'killed' by a gruelling weight cut that left him feeling 'flat' in his stoppage defeat by Chris Eubank Jr - and admits his rival was 'the better man' on the night
03/09/23 09:01Smith suffered a tenth-round defeat to Eubank Jr in their rematch on Saturday night. The former WBC light-middleweight champion was dropped twice before the contest was waved off.
Chris Eubank Jr calls out Kell Brook, Conor Benn and Gennady Golovkin after stopping rival Liam Smith... and Eddie Hearn thinks one of those match-ups is 'absolutely massive'
03/09/23 06:31Chris Eubank Jr called out a number of potential future opponents after his victory over Liam Smith - one of which would be an 'absolutely massive' bout according to Eddie Hearn.
Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr RECAP: 'Next Gen' stops Smith in the 10th round after dropping his arch-rival for the second time... as he gets sweet revenge in the second installment of their bitter feud
02/09/23 19:14Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest from the Manchester Arena as Chris Eubank Jnr looked to avenge his TKO loss against rival Liam Smith.
BEN SHALOM: Chris Eubank Jr has always been targeted for taking the easy option... this rematch with Liam Smith is anything but
02/09/23 07:29Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith meet again on Saturday. In January, Smith handed Eubank the first stoppage defeat of his career. Here, BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom talks us through the fight.
What time is Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2 and how can you watch it?
01/09/23 09:21The two British fighters met in the ring just seven months ago with Smith coming out on top with a fourth round stoppage .
Liam Smith questions Chris Eubank Jr's intelligence in a heated press conference ahead of their rematch
31/08/23 23:54Both were in bullish mood as they held a fractious press conference in the city on Thursday, with Eubank predicting he will gain revenge with a 'beautiful, artistic display of savage boxing'.
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 rematch
04/08/23 19:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The pair clashed at the Manchester Arena in January, with Smith stunning his rival by knocking him out in the fourth round.
Eddie Hearn reveals Conor Benn is itching to 'rip someone's head off' after being cleared by UK Anti-Doping... as promoter teases September comeback fight
01/08/23 19:15Benn's career was thrown into turmoil last October after he twice tested positive for the banned drug clomifene in the lead-up to a bout against Chris Eubank Jr that was subsequently shelved.
Conor Benn is CLEARED by UKAD over two positive drugs tests before cancelled fight against Chris Eubank Jr... with the boxer now free to fight in the UK again
28/07/23 14:12Conor Benn has been cleared by UKAD over his two positive VADA drugs tests ahead of his proposed fight agains Chris Eubank Jr last year.
Exclusive: Kell Brook calls for winner of Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr as 'Special K' discusses what it would take to tempt him back into the ring
14/07/23 17:11The former IBF welterweight world champion is toying with the idea of a comeback fight and revealed that the winner of Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr could tempt him back in the ring.
Chris Eubank Jr reveals he will face Liam Smith next on September 2 at the O2 Arena... and NOT Conor Benn despite Eddie Hearn's insistence
14/07/23 09:09There were suggestions from Eddie Hearn that the Eubank Jr may face Conor Benn next but it appears 'Next Gen' will instead run it back with Smith, eight months removed from his devastating knockout loss.
Conor Benn tells fans to 'pray for him' as he awaits the verdict of UKAD's investigation into his failed drug tests... as the fighter faces a potential ban of up to TWO years if found guilty
08/07/23 15:54Conor Benn has pleaded with fans to 'pray for him' as the verdict of UKAD's investigation into his failed drug test ahead of the Chris Eubank Jr fight looms ever closer.
Chris Eubank Sr claims Conor Benn's Piers Morgan interview 'proves he's innocent' - and AGREES that his son Eubank Jr is a 'CHARLATAN' who would have 'never made $9m-a-fight' without family name
13/06/23 15:39Chris Eubank Sr says Conor Benn's interview with Piers Morgan 'has proven he was innocent' despite failing a drugs test that led to the cancellation of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr.
Roy Jones Jnr confirms former heavyweight champion David Haye will be part of Chris Eubank Jnr's coaching team for rematch with Liam Smith
19/05/23 11:47Eubank Jnr is set to take on Smith at the AO Arena in Manchester on June 17. Smith won the first bout, which took place in January this year, via fourth round TKO.
Chris Eubank Jnr's huge rematch with Liam Smith 'set to be postponed after Beefy picked up a training injury'... forcing their June 17 meeting in Manchester to be delayed 'a couple of weeks'
08/05/23 18:08Liam Smith has picked up an injury in training for his rematch with Chris Eubank Jr, forcing their June 17 meeting to be delayed for a couple of weeks, according to a new report.
'I have to get this win, I HAVE to avenge this loss': Chris Eubank Jnr admits defeat by Liam Smith has altered his 'mindset and spirit' as the crestfallen star describes their highly-anticipated rematch as 'do or die' after being stopped for the first time
25/04/23 19:00Eubank was looking to move into world title contention with a win against Smith and entered the ring as the favourite, but he was quickly brought back down to earth.
Chris Eubank Jr's rematch with Liam Smith is CONFIRMED for June 17 at the AO Arena in Manchester after the Liverpudlian knocked his rival out in brief and brutal first encounter
25/04/23 12:07Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr's highly-anticipated rematch has been confirmed for June 17 at the AO Arena in Manchester.
Who are Chris Eubank's children? Boxing legend's pride and grief over his four sons and one daughter as he stars on new show Scared Of The Dark
16/04/23 18:38The 56-year-old boxer faced with both pride and grief as father to sons Chris Jr, Sebastian, Joseph, and daughter Emily with ex-wife Karron - as well as lad Nathanael from a former relationship.
Scared Of The Dark FIRST LOOK: Chloe Burrows screams in terror as Scarlett Moffat taps Chris Eubank on the shoulder in the pitch black
16/04/23 17:15Eight contestants live, eat and sleep in the dark in the programme, hosted by Danny Dyer. It runs over five nights until Thursday.
EXCLUSIVE: 'I always feel his energy close to me when I get in the ring': Harlem Eubank on coping with the death of cousin Sebastian and a turbulent period for his famous family... as he sets his sights on a future tear-up with Conor Benn
30/03/23 18:24EXCLUSIVE: The iconic fighting family have faced nearly two years of trauma and tumult. It began with the death of his cousin Sebastian before relative Chris saw his bout against Conor Benn scrapped.
Why it's boom or bust for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: AJ's fight against Jermain Franklin has boxing on tenterhooks as the Gypsy King lies in wait, with Eddie Hearn admitting he is 'nervous' and his Matchroom stable at risk of crumbling
28/03/23 19:00Boxing needs a lift. For so long it was Anthony Joshua who almost single-handedly carried the sport on his shoulders. Now the spotlight falls on AJ again to return it to supremacy.
Eddie Hearn confirms talks are underway for Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr to FINALLY fight on June 3 in Abu Dhabi - and would prefer it to a bout with Kell Brook or Manny Pacquiao - but admits it's difficult as 'things have become personal'
28/03/23 09:22Eddie Hearn has confirmed negotiations are underway for a grudge match between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr on June 3 in Abu Dhabi.
Conor Benn 'is set to face Chris Eubank Jr on June 3 in Abu Dhabi' with the welterweight star close to rearranging their cancelled mega-fight on foreign soil amid investigation into failed drugs tests
27/03/23 14:11Benn and Eubank were set to continue their families' iconic rivalry in October of last year, only for the bout to be scrapped when the former failed a drugs test at the 11th hour.
'They can't STAND each other': Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr are still exchanging insults on a DAILY basis, says Eddie Hearn... as he admits 'spite' between the two rivals could scupper plans to rearrange their grudge match
23/03/23 10:45EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY OLIVER SALT: Eddie Hearn fears the 'spite' that remains between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr could scupper his plans to rearrange their cancelled mega-fight this summer.
Eddie Hearn is branded 'manipulative' in heated on-air talkSPORT showdown with Simon Jordan, as promoter admits he was 'shell-shocked' by Conor Benn doping scandal before admitting his 'only mistake' in handling of saga
21/03/23 12:29Benn failed two drugs tests for the banned substance clomifene last year, causing his grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr to be cancelled in October.
Eddie Hearn claims the drugs testing for Conor Benn's return to the ring will be 'more rigorous than for any fight that has ever existed' after his two failed tests last year... amid ongoing talks for the Brit to face Manny Pacquiao this summer
16/03/23 16:16Benn failed two drugs tests for the banned substance clomifene last year, causing his grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr to be cancelled in October.
'It doesn't look good': Campbell Hatton admits family friend Conor Benn's explanation for his two failed drugs tests is 'confusing' and understands why some fans are 'completely writing him off', but believes he would not 'knowingly' cheat
09/03/23 16:23EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY SAM BROOKES: Benn was due to fight Eubank Jr in a grudge match in October, but the fight was cancelled just 48 hours before it was due to take place.
Conor Benn is set to return in JUNE for a 'massive fight', reveals promoter Eddie Hearn, with the bout 'close' to being finalised after the Matchroom chief teased a sensational showdown with Manny Pacquiao
09/03/23 15:18Benn has had a chaotic period after his domestic showdown with Chris Eubank Jr was scrapped after failing two drugs tests - with the fighter suspended amid an investigation.
Chris Eubank Jr insists he is '100 PER CENT sure' Conor Benn is a cheat as he takes a swipe at his rival for 'playing the victim' in interview with Piers Morgan... before the welterweight star hits back by accusing him of 'trying to blackmail me for £1m'
07/03/23 10:53Benn saw his proposed mega-fight with Eubank Jr scrapped at the 11th-hour back in October when Sportsmail broke the news that he had failed a drugs tests in the lead-up to the bout .
Nigel Benn tells Piers Morgan that he would 'hang his son out to dry' if he ever thought Conor was guilty after his positive drug tests... as he reveals that they were both in a 'dark place' and accuses BBBC of not treating his son fairly
06/03/23 21:07Conor saw his much-anticipated bout with Chris Eubank Jr called off at the 11th hour last October after Sportsmail revealed that he had failed two tests in the lead up to the fight .
Conor Benn is set to give his first TV interview since his positive drugs test rocked boxing as he faces Piers Morgan... but what drug did he test positive for? How can you watch the interview? And when is it?
06/03/23 12:57Sportsmail breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Conor Benn's exclusive interview with Piers Morgan in his first interview since his positive drugs test.
Conor Benn tells Piers Morgan he felt suicidal after his positive drugs tests saw Battle of Britain bout against Chris Eubank Jr at the O2 Arena cancelled in October
06/03/23 01:05The 26-year-old, the son of the former two-weight world champion Nigel Benn, saw his much-anticipated bout with Chris Eubank Jr called off at the 11th hour last October after failing two tests.
'It sells': Conor Benn suggests failed drugs tests and eventual clearing by the WBC has been GOOD publicity for him as he awaits crucial BBBofC and UKAD decisions
03/03/23 15:34The welterweight saw his much-anticipated bout with Chris Eubank Jr called off at the 11th hour last October after it was revealed by Sportsmail that he had failed two tests in the lead up to the bout.
'I have ALWAYS been innocent': Conor Benn maintains he is NOT guilty of drug-taking as furious fighter prepares to sue British boxing chiefs for £3.5m in damages after being cleared of a doping offence by the WBC
25/02/23 22:31EXCLUSIVE: Conor Benn is preparing to sue the British boxing chiefs for an expected £3.5million in damages after being cleared by a boxing authority of a doping offence.
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Conor Bennedict. What a yolk. Despite WBC probe, the mystery remains over his failed drugs tests and is hanging over a sport whose reputation for policing itself is more fragile than the average egg
22/02/23 21:26COMMENT: From the sport that once gave us a defence based on uncastrated wild boar, we now have another escape routes from a positive drugs test - the ravenous consumption of eggs.
Conor Benn cleared to return to WBC rankings after their inquest into his failed drugs tests before cancelled Chris Eubank Jr fight rules that his 'highly-elevated consumption of EGGS' may have been the cause
22/02/23 20:53Benn has been allowed to reclaim his place in the World Boxing Council rankings after the sanctioning body ruled that his positive drugs tests may have been caused by eating too many eggs.The WBC rule there is 'no conclusive evidence' that Conor Benn intentionally took the banned substance clomifene... as they conclude that the Brit's 'highly-elevated consumption of eggs' is a 'reasonable explanation' for his failed drugs tests
22/02/23 15:43The WBC have ruled that the failure of two drugs tests which caused the last minute cancellation of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr may have been caused by eating too many eggs.
Conor Benn suffers WBC rankings blow with the governing body refusing to fast track him into their welterweight ratings despite months of propaganda pleading his innocence
17/02/23 22:31JEFF POWELL: The WBC's refusal to fast track Benn into their welterweight ratings comes as a heavy blow to his campaign of innocence after failing two drugs tests.
Chris Eubank Jr ACTIVATES his rematch clause to face off with Liam Smith again as he seeks revenge after 'Beefy' pulled off a shock fourth-round stoppage last month... with Anfield a possible venue for the grudge match
14/02/23 16:54But the pair are now set to be reacquainted in the ring, giving Eubank Jr a chance to avenge the bitter loss - which came after several high-profile controversial exchanges between the pair.
Throuple reunited? Una Healy shares snaps from Costa Rica getaway at the SAME time as David Haye and Sian Osborne
09/02/23 10:39It comes after the former boxer, 42, appeared to confirm the rumours at the Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith fight last month, but insisted he would be keeping it 'private'.
Conor Benn could be in line for a sensational fight with legendary Manny Pacquiao on his return to boxing, reveals Eddie Hearn, with the promoter claiming he 'would not be surprised' following recent discussions
04/02/23 11:2144-year-old Manny Pacquiao made a return to boxing in December when he fought YouTuber and martial arts expert DK Yoo in an exhibition
Chris Eubank Jr is expected to trigger his rematch clause against Liam Smith - with 'a bout at Anfield in May a possibility' - as promoter Ben Shalom insists the fighter's 'pride is HURT' after suffering a knockout defeat in Manchester last month
03/02/23 06:31Chris Eubank Jr has given 'all indications' that he will trigger his rematch clause against Liam Smith after suffering a disappointing fourth-round knockout defeat at Manchester Arena last month.
WBC set to decide whether Conor Benn can retake his place in their rankings in the next week... after the British boxer was suspended over two failed drugs tests which saw Chris Eubank Jr bout cancelled
30/01/23 21:31The fighter was suspended from his spot at No 5 in their welterweight standings in November on the back of Sportsmail 's revelations that he twice tested positive for banned substance clomifene.
'NOBODY believes you!': Liam Smith laughs off elbow accusations with Chris Eubank Jr's team considering appeal for alleged illegal strike in the win over the 33-year-old... as the Liverpudlian urges his rival to 'just take the rematch'
27/01/23 19:29Eubank's team have since considered an appeal against the result for an alleged use of an elbow in the combination that floored Jr, leading to Smith urging Eubank to activate the rematch clause.
EXCLUSIVE: Investigation into Conor Benn's two failed drugs tests is held up over a 'lack of cooperation' with UK Anti-Doping, as he blames 'contamination' and eating too many EGGS
24/01/23 13:56EXCLUSIVE BY RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Benn's case is being scrutinised by both the WBC rankings body and a separate probe led by UK Anti-Doping and the British Boxing Board of Control
Fan claims footage shows Liam Smith's fight-winning combination against Chris Eubank Jr was started by a 'clear illegal elbow'... as Next Gen's trainer Roy Jones Jr also hits out at the officiating following his fighter's shock defeat
24/01/23 12:59After three close rounds in the main event in Manchester, Smith burst into life in the fourth, landing a devastating uppercut followed by a left hook to send Eubank Jr to the canvas.
Chris Eubank Jr 'subjected to vile homophobic abuse ringside' as a fan climbs the fencing and calls the boxer a 'p**f' and a '****' following his brutal fourth-round knockout loss to Liam Smith
24/01/23 10:18The shocking incident came after the eventful final press conference where Smith said 'nobody in this room has ever seen you with a woman' to Eubank Jr.
'I'd be worried if he was my fighter': Eddie Hearn warns Chris Eubank Jr against fighting Conor Benn next after his weekend loss to Liam Smith... insisting the sidelined star 'punches harder, faster and more spiteful'
23/01/23 16:22Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has attempted to warn Chris Eubank Jr away from seeking out a fight with long-term rival Conor Benn after his latest loss to Liam Smith.
Liam Smith apologises for his 'homophobic' comments aimed at Chris Eubank Jr... as he insists he 'fully regrets' quizzing his rival on his sexuality at their pre-fight press conference
23/01/23 15:48The pair's fight was highly anticipated, but much of the attention beforehand focused on the final press conference where Smith said 'nobody in this room has ever seen you with a woman,' to Eubank Jr.
David Haye reunites with Una Healy at a boxing match after breaking his silence on 'throuple' claims
23/01/23 11:11The boxer and singer enjoyed a night out to the A0 Arena in Manchester on Saturday evening to watch Chris Eubank Jr fight Liam Smith.
Liam Smith urges Chris Eubank Jnr to swerve rematch after brutal fourth-round stoppage, with Liverpool fighter eyeing another British blockbuster against ex-world champion Kell Brook at Anfield
22/01/23 22:31JEFF POWELL: The devastating resolution of the most bitter of British grudge fights came out of the blue. So swift and shocking that nobody saw it coming. Least of all Chris Eubank Jnr.
Liam Smith plays Sunday League football in Liverpool just hours after brutal KO victory over British middleweight rival Chris Eubank Jr... but misses a late penalty as his team lose!
22/01/23 16:38Liam Smith would have been forgiven for taking a day or two off after his big victory but he was up early in the morning to fulfill his football duties.
'What I do behind closed doors is between me and the girls': David Haye breaks his silence on 'throuple' claims with Una Healy and Sian Osborne
22/01/23 12:13David Haye has finally addressed claims he is in a 'throuple' with his girlfriend Sian Osborne and Saturday's singer Una Healy.
'I told you all week': Liam Smith insists his knockout win over Chris Eubank Jr shouldn't surprise anyone as the veteran agrees to a rematch 'on my terms'... while Eubank Jr pleas to run it back at Anfield
22/01/23 01:01Smith, 34, stunned the Manchester crowd as he knocked Eubank Jr to the canvas twice in round four, before referee Victor Loughlin rightly waved the fight off.
Chris Eubank Jr suffers a HORROR eye swelling after his brutal stoppage by Liam Smith as shocked fans claim the middleweight was left 'looking like Popeye' after twice being put down by his bitter rival
22/01/23 00:17WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: In the aftermath, the damage done by Smith was apparent, with Eubank Jr hardly able to open his right eye which was tennis ball like.
'It's a good job you didn't fight me': Conor Benn sticks the boot into rival Chris Eubank Jr after his shock stoppage against Liam Smith - and claims he wouldn't 'last two rounds with me' if their showdown is rescheduled
22/01/23 00:07Conor Benn left no time at all before mocking Chris Eubank Jr for his knockout defeat at the hands of Liam Smith on Saturday.
'Upset of the year!': Fans call for Chris Eubank Jr to 'RETIRE' after getting 'absolutely dismantled' inside four rounds by domestic rival Liam Smith in their grudge match
22/01/23 00:01Eubank Jr was looking to move into world title contention with a win and entered the ring as the favourite, but he was quickly brought back down to earth as he suffered a fourth round knockout loss.
After a bitter war of words, Liam Smith stunned Chris Eubank Jr as he knocked out his British rival in a brief and brutal battle for the ages... now, perhaps all that's left for Eubank Jr is a controversial fight against Conor Benn
21/01/23 23:58JEFF POWELL AT THE AO ARENA: Even though Eubank Jr was in marginal ascendancy until the nuclear explosions to his chin, this crushing defeat may leave his career and his talent unfulfilled.
Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall SEPARATED at ringside ahead of Chris Eubank Jr's clash with Liam Smith... amid reports that the pair's long-awaited rematch has been postponed due to the Scot suffering a foot injury
21/01/23 20:12Taylor and Catterall faced each other in the ring last February, with the former being awarded a controversial split-decision win, despite many observers feeling that Catterall should have won.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith AS IT HAPPENED: Smith KNOCKS OUT Chris Eubank Jr to claim a huge victory in their all-British grudge match following a bitter build-up
21/01/23 18:00Follow Sportsmail's live blog for Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith in Manchester, as well as full undercard coverage, as the British rivals square off after a personal fight-week.
Boxing fans handed PRISON warning ahead of Saturday's highly-anticipated middleweight clash between Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith as Police continue crackdown on illegal streaming for pay-per-view events
21/01/23 11:11Police are attempting to crack down on illegal streaming, and new technology allows rights-holding broadcasters to trace the IP addresses of those found to be viewing live events.
Liam Smith fears his brothers will tell him to quit boxing if he loses against Chris Eubank Jr... with the build-up to the Manchester Arena clash overshadowed by the Merseysider's homophobic comments
20/01/23 23:48The predominantly Mersey crowd in the Manchester Arena will not care that Liam Smith has subjected Chris Eubank Jr to false homophobic insinuations before tonight's watershed fight for both of them.
Chris Eubank Jr responds to Liam Smith's bizarre 'you're gay' jibe by turning up for their weigh-in wearing the same rainbow armband that football captains were banned from sporting at the World Cup in Qatar
20/01/23 14:43Chris Eubank Jr has responded to bizarre 'you're gay' jibe from his upcoming opponent Liam Smith by wearing an armband in apparent support for the LGBT+ community.
EXCLUSIVE: Richard Riakporhe was nearly STABBED to death outside of a nightclub as a teenager but now he is on the brink of a world title shot... having endured 'painful' training in icy conditions and spending Christmas alone to prepare for Glowacki bout
20/01/23 14:22EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHARLOTTE DALY: Richard Riakporhe spent Christmas day on his own and trained in Baltic conditions while preparing to face Krzysztof Glowacki.Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith face an investigation from British Boxing Board of Control over their shameful 'I'd rather be gay than a cheat' spat at their bitter pre-fight press conference
20/01/23 13:42Chris Eubank Jr, the 33-year-old son of world champion Chris Eubank Sr, is set to fight the Liverpudlian Liam Smith in Manchester on Saturday night.
'I want to punish Conor Benn for what he did to me, the fans and to boxing': Chris Eubank Jnr vows to teach bitter rival a lesson for drugs shame... after he's taken care of Liam Smith in Manchester on Saturday
19/01/23 22:36EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JEFF POWELL: Eubank Jnr believes Benn must be punished for the chaos he inflicted by failing two drugs tests that forced the cancellation of their blockbuster fight last year.
Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith's 'Gloves Are Off' segment last month was CUT SHORT as the pair traded personal insults... before bitter feud was then reignited at pre-fight press conference
19/01/23 16:51Eubank Jr and Smith meet at Manchester's AO Arena on Saturday night in what promises to be a punishing all-British fight. The pre-fight build up will ratchet up at Thursday's final press conference.
'I'd rather be gay than a cheat': Shocking moment Chris Eubank Jr 'outs' boxing rival Liam Smith as a 'love cheat' after Liverpool fighter claims his opponent is gay
19/01/23 16:13The British rivals became increasingly personal throughout, with Sky Sports subsequently removing the streamed event from their Sky Sports Boxing YouTube channel.
Chris Eubank Sr 'urged his son to stop' in new footage of a sparring session with cruiserweight Richard Riakporhe, as both boxers prepare to return to the ring on Saturday
19/01/23 14:37Footage of an old sparring session between Chris Eubank Jr and Richard Riakporhe has reportedly surfaced with the middleweight urged to stop by his father during a brutal encounter last year.
Chris Eubank Jr has fought just four times since beating James DeGale in 2019, but bouts against Canelo and Golovkin are now on the horizon if he can get past Liam Smith... so could 2023 finally be his year?
19/01/23 12:10Eubank Jr was due to fight in October against Conor Benn at a sold-out O2 Arena, but that bout was scrapped at the eleventh hour after his opponent returned two positive drugs tests in the build-up.
It's fight week and British boxing is back! Chris Eubank vs Liam Smith is up first as 2023 gets off to a bang this weekend, with Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and even Conor Benn hoping to follow soon... so what lies ahead for Britain's top dogs?
18/01/23 13:24The build-up to Britain's first significant bout of the year now commences, with Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith set to square off in an intriguing middleweight scrap on Saturday night.
Chris Eubank Jr takes on British rival Liam Smith this weekend as he returns to the ring following 11 months out, with both looking to push towards a world title shot: Everything to know ahead of the fight
16/01/23 12:24Eubank Jr, 33, was last year set for a match-up against Conor Benn, before the bout was cancelled after it emerged 'The Destroyer' had failed two drugs tests leading up to the event.
'It won't be the first time Liverpool have come to Manchester and taken a beating!': Chris Eubank Jr puts up HUGE billboard ahead of all-British showdown with Liam Smith... with Liverpudlian fighter taunted over Reds' record against City and United
14/01/23 13:10Ahead of the bout, middleweight Eubank has begun playing mind-games on his rival by claiming that the Liverpudlian will take a 'beating' in their highly-anticipated fight.
Ben Shephard takes a beating from boxer Chris Eubank Jr. as the two-time world champion pummels the GMB star with punches for 20 seconds
12/01/23 11:07Good Morning Britain host Ben, 48, bravely took on the challenge on Thursday morning as his co-presenters Kate Garraway and Ranveer Singh looked on in disbelief.
Eddie Hearn claims it is a 'FACT' that Conor Benn will return to the ring by 'mid 2023' after failing two drugs tests last year... as he teases a fight between 'The Destroyer' and Gervonta Davis following their recent Twitter spat
03/01/23 15:56Conor Benn's promoter Eddie Hearn is certain he will return to the ring by 'mid 2023', despite the British fighter currently being investigated after failing multiple drugs tests.
Chris Eubank Jr outlines plans for THREE bouts in 2023, hoping a clash with Liam Smith will be followed by Gennadiy Golovkin 'in a fight that should be made' and Canelo Alvarez, saying he 'can beat' the Mexican
01/01/23 09:51Eubank Jr will take on Liam Smith in Manchester on January 21 and then hopes that he will be able to face Gennadiy Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez.
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Revealed: The HUGE amount that Chris Eubank Jr could lose after he failed to make weight for Conor Benn fight - after already being fined for egg-slap
Eni Aluko apologises to Ian Wright: Former footballer admits she was 'wrong' to accuse Arsenal legend of 'blocking' pathway for female pundits
New Man United WAG: Stunning British influencer who dated Kylian Mbappe is linked to £51m star after eagle-eyed fans spotted her posting from his flat
Snooker star says he is 'too LAZY' to change his playing style after reaching round two following chaotic clash at World Championship Bold statement 
Ex-Barcelona and Spain star Gerard Pique, 38, 'splits with girlfriend Clara Chia', 26, after three years together and 'third parties may be involved'
Pep Guardiola and Cristina Serra 'are giving each other a second chance' and 'not all is lost in their marriage', claim reports in Spain after Man City boss 'spent time in Barcelona'
Agonising moment moment snooker player loses black ball frame at World Championship with cruel slice of luck Player left a mixture of disbelief and disgust 
Jamie Vardy will LEAVE Leicester this summer and could be set for a move to the US with wife Rebekah as fairytale 13-year spell ends on a sour note
EXCLUSIVE Eni Aluko faces ITV AXE over accusing colleague Ian Wright of 'blocking' female pundits from TV work Big development 
Revealed: How stunning DAZN TV host Diletta Leotta's male colleague's wife stepped in 'to make things clear' with her over her behaviour
Michael Schumacher's son Mick's Miss Universe finalist girlfriend is spotted on celebrity dating app Raya Have couple split? 
Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
