Liam Smith beats British rival Chris Eubank Jr with stunning fourth-round stoppage
Smith floors Eubank Jr twice before referee ends middleweight contest at Manchester Arena
Duo embrace after fight having traded nasty comments during week
"He's got a great chin but I said all week he can't handle me," says Smith
"If the fans want to see a rematch, we can get it on at Anfield," says Eubank
Eubank had been unbeaten since 2018 and had never been stopped before
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Smith beats Eubank Jr
So after the heated build-up, Liam Smith pulled off a fourth round stoppage to beat Chris Eubank Jr.
You can read our full report from the Manchester Arena here.
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Speaking to Sky Sports Box Office, Chris Eubank Jr said: "Big congratulations to Liam. I felt like it could’ve gone on but he caught me with a great shot.
"The build up got a bit ugly at the end and I regretted that. I respect you and your family and I always have. If the fans want to see a rematch, we can get it on at Anfield."
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Coral Barry
BBC Sport combat sports editor at Manchester Arena
In case you missed it...
Liam Smith stopped Chris Eubank Jr in four rounds to bring a bitter rivalry to an explosive end.
Eubank Jr, 33, had been unbeaten since 2018 but suffered the first stoppage defeat of his career.
Liverpool's Smith knocked Eubank down twice in quick succession in the fourth round before the referee waved off the contest.
Fight week was dominated by controversy but it was Smith who pulled off the upset after moving up in weight.
Read more here.
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Smith beats Eubank Jr
Liam Smith tells Radio 5 Live: "I felt he didn't like the little shots I was catching him with. He looked terrified to get hit.
"He's got a great chin but I said all week he can't handle me.
"I thought I can't let him off the hook after the first knockdown. He's fit and durable and I thought if I don't empty the tank and get him out then I might come unstuck.
"I said all week I'm a good finisher and I knew if I got him hurt that I would finish him.
"Name me a Chris Eubank fight that has been respectful, not many.
"Something I said may have come across wrong and I apolgise for anyone offended by that. I respect everybody and it was just tongue in cheek with Chris.
"There's not many fighters who can milk a crowd like I can. That was up there with the best nights in my career.
"I'll do the rematch on my terms."
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What next for these two?
Chris Eubank Jr was saying he only needs to be at 50% capacity to beat Liam Smith in the build-up.
In the end, he was well beaten.
There is a rematch clause in the contract so it remains to be seen whether it is activated.
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That was always going to happen, Smith completely out thought him. You need a brain at this level.
Dazlar, Leeds
Smith beats Eubank Jr
Speaking to Sky Sports Box Office, Liam Smith said: "I don't know whether it was one shot or an accumulation of shots. There are better fighters with good chins who have been knocked out in the past so I told you all not to be surprised.
"He has got very long arms and he is very good at jabbing and pulling away. I knew he was hurt and I knew I couldn't let him off the hook. My timing is very good.
"This atmosphere was the best and it ranks at the very top. Everything about tonight has put it right up there. I would be lying if I thought I would do him like that. I said to you all week not to be kidded that he can't be hurt because he has a good chin, if someone hits you in the right spot you are going.
"I agreed to the rematch so we will see if Chris's team want that."
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Smith beats Eubank Jr
A nice moment after all the madness was a hug between the fighters.
There was a lot said in the build-up, but the pair shared an embrace once Chris Eubank Jr came back around.
Smith beats Eubank Jr
The left uppercut was the money shot which ended Chris Eubank Jr's resistance.
Liam Smith missed the target a few times before landing with the big one.
Bang.
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Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
That was a scintillating, shocking and devastating ending.
I can't remember ever seeing an ending like that coming as such a shock.
Big praise to Joe McNally to step in and stop Eubank form taking more punishment.
That was simply sensational.
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Smith beats Eubank Jr
I was saying Liam Smith had not thrown many punches but it was all in the game plan.
He sat back and then moved forward with aplomb. I've not seen Chris Eubank Jr stumble around a ring like that before.
Some performance by the Liverpudlian.
Smith beats Eubank Jr
Liam Smith unleashes his first attack and Chris Eubank Jr is unable to recover.
Eubank is floored but stumbles back to his feet before Smith finishes the job.
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Liam Smith floors Chris Eubank Jr.
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A Chris Eubank Jr combination lands. The right hand uppercut gets through and the fans, who are mainly backing Liam Smith, let out a collective groan.
Smith's hands are up in defence so far.
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