Chris Eubank Jr v Liam Williams

[Master]

'ALL BARK' Chris Eubank Jr reckons arch-nemesis Liam Williams’ effort to talk him into a pre-fight row was a sign of weakness

CHRIS EUBANK JR reckons Liam Williams’ effort to talk him into a pre-fight row was a sign of weakness.

At Thursday’s final press conference, ahead of their Saturday Cardiff showdown, Williams whispered insults at his enemy until promoter Kalle Sauerland pulled Eubank Jr, 32, away.

But the Brighton son of British ring legend Chris Sr reckons the Welshman is all-talk-and-no-action.

He said: “It was easy to keep my cool because it was a sign of weakness. He was all bark and no bite, again. That’s the second press conference he has done it at.

“He tried to give a little bit when we were taking photos but I didn’t listen and just told him he looked weak.

“As we get closer to the fight he will get more emotional and he will be feeling a lot worse on the night.”

Eubank will walk into a hostile crowd that will have watched the Ireland vs Wales Six Nations clash on TV and downed plenty of booze to loosen up their proud and loud Welsh voices.

But he insists he will keep an ice-cool head walking into the Dragon’s den and feeling the heat.

“Location makes no difference,” he said. “It won’t affect my tactics or the outcome.

“It might help him a little bit - if he needs it - but for me it is business. I dont care about boos or cheers, it doesn't affect me.

“We have the styles to make an epic fight and I will prove my haters and doubters wrong, as usual.

“People have not believed in me from day one and I enjoy that, it makes the task more exciting and enjoyable.”

Williams will have just enough time to catch the rugby in his hotel room, before making his way to the arena and he reckons a violent Wales win spurred on by the anthem will help him get in the mood.

He said: “I can’t see me leaving the room until the game finishes.

“I will be fired up, I might run across to the arena, punch a few people along the way and give him the finishing touches.

“I don’t like him. I really dislike him actually. I don’t need to use anymore of my energy on him.

“The fight is made, I’ve got to make weight and then fight on Saturday so we will keep our energy, our positive energy and use that on Saturday night.”

When asked if he would rather beat-up or outbox his nemesis, the 31-year-old didn’t need too long to ponder: “Beat him up”, he growled.

“Inflict some pain. It doesn’t really matter to me, as long as I beat him and put him back in his box. Silence him for a little bit.”

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/17538...ss-conference/

[Dark Lord Al]

Williams needs to give a fierce body attack to win this one.

[Master]

The undefeated heavyweight Steve Robinson is dressed like Ivan Drago even though he is from Newcastle taking on Gill and struggling. It would be funny if he loses.

[Master]

Gill did a good impression of Rocky Balboa and got the decision! Love it when there is an upset.

[Master]

Triple J, Chris Jenkins gets the decision against Indongo in a hard fought contest.

[Master]

Daniel Dubois sister just won her bout. She is a southpaw and decent boxer.

The women boxers should fight 3 minutes. There would be more knockouts.

[Master]

Claressa Shields v Ema Kozin on now. This is ending up a beating.

[Vendettos]

Different levels to this game.

Eubank is levels above.

He is wasting time taunting.

He should win this by KO, if it goes the distance then it is a mental loss for Eubank.

Williams can punch.

[Dark Lord Al]

Williams needs to give a fierce body attack to win this one.

Head hunted all night to hit thin air.

[Primo Carnera]

I watched a bit of the build up through the week and the start of this fight and was starting to warm to Eubank after many years of thinking he was a twat.
Then in the first 3 or 4 rounds , he used a jab, showed great control and timing, and for the first time in his career, started to look like he had some boxing skills.
Then he has to go and spoil it ! He gets arrogant and there is a way to be cocky, but remain professional, but he doesn’t possess that.
It’s scandalous that he LET Williams win 5 , maybe even 6 rounds in the middle of the fight, just by standing there and throwing ridiculous photo reel upper cuts.
I just read the BBC Website reporter’s analysis of the fight , talking about Eubank’s “dazzling skills and the best performance of his career” , which is pathetic really IMO.
The upshot is , that I was right about him all along about him.

[Master]

Eubank will not be able to beat Andrade, Golovkin, Charlo or Lara but would beat Murata.

I can understand him taking his time with Williams but he was sloppy and careless for the remainder of their bout. Eubank would be best to stay at British domestic level and fight the likes of Felix Cash to earn money.

[TIC]

what was up with liams punch resistance? if it wasn't for the knockdowns he could have won

[Master]

Billy Joe Saunders has slammed his old rival Chris Eubank Jr for having 'the boxing ability of a newly born baby giraffe'.

Eubank Jr convincingly beat Jordan Williams at the weekend on the scorecards in enemy territory to move himself towards another world title fight.

But Saunders was far from impressed by Eubank Jr, who he beat by split decision back in 2014, and said he's still beat him if he was 'half dead'.

He told iFL TV: 'When Eubank can outbox somebody, that's when you know you've had a bad night. His boxing ability is like a baby giraffe just been born come out.

It doesn't matter if I do the weight comfortably or not. I could do the weight half dead and still beat him. So that wouldn't be the issue. He hasn't got what it takes to beat me. He'll box when I'm ready.

'He hasn't really done anything in the game apart from his dad's name where you can let someone call the shots.

'I've tried to deal with them before under Frank Warren, and they're very difficult people to deal with. If they want to talk about it, let them get on the phone and we'll see what they're offering.

'Anybody with any brain knows it'll be Saunders-Eubank. If Kalle wants to get involved, no problem.

'Put an offer forward with the date, place, venue and we'll get the ball rolling. It's not a problem. It's good sitting down, but then you get bored with it.

'I wouldn't be coming back for a fight that's not high-profile, that the thing. It's got to be one of those types of fights that gets you up.'

Saunders has not stepped into the rings since losing against Canelo Alvarez last May, suffering a fractured skull in the defeat.

He has suggested he might retire but the lure of a payday against Eubank Jr could tempt him if a concrete offer is made.

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