Chris Eubank Jr. pleased with victory over Liam Williams: “It’s annoying when people say he doesn’t have stabbing, leg movement, defense”

By: Hans Themistode

Chris Eubank Jr has acquired a certain reputation over the past few years. The British native and middleweight contender has been known for his high work rate, goodwill knockout power and forward-thinking fighting style. But while his usual rough and rugged abilities put him among the best at 160 pounds, Eubank Jr was annoyed by his perception of his overall skills that.

Entering the 32-year-old’s middleweight bout against longtime hated rival Liam Williams on February 5, at Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff Wales, UK, Eubank Jr laughed and laughed as he made his way onto the floor. fight. Although he clearly hates his colleague Britt, Eubank Jr entered their contest with a different mindset.

“I entered this fight wanting to show a different side of myself,” said Eubank Jr after his decisive round 12 win. “I didn’t want to knock him out and finish the game in the first round. I could have done that if I had pressed it after those first three kills. ”

When Eubank Jr. evasive, Williams found himself on canvas several times throughout the night. In the opening half, Williams tried to level his way inside. However, Eubank Jr. hit the left jab that made Williams hit the floor. In rounds two, four, and 11, Williams reconnected with the canvas.

For most of their session, Eubank Jr boxed, moved, picked his shots when necessary and played defensively with effort. With the British star successfully showcasing a completely different side of his arsenal, he has now set his eyes on a world championship opportunity. As he continues to wait for his golden turn, Eubank Jr hopes that with his new bag of tricks, observers will see him as a more versatile and all-round boxer.

“I’m sick of people saying he has no stabbing, no footwork, no defense. I was like, let me show these guys a different side.”