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
Unbeaten cruiserweight Richard Riakporhe stops Poland's Krzysztof Glowacki in fourth round
Ekow Essuman and Joseph Parker also win undercard fights
'Hey Jude' rings out around the arena and the noise has just gone up a notch.
The atmosphere is building and it's nearly time for the main event.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith is coming up shortly...
Riakporhe beats Glowacki
Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
He did it two rounds quicker than Lawrence Okolie in his world title fight with Glowacki.
He showed me that he can plant his feet and let it go quickly. I thought he looked good in the finishing sequence.
Riakporhe is a contender. He will turn into a really good fighter.
Riakporhe beats Glowacki
The crisp left hook was the beginning of the end and it was followed by a flurry of shots as Richard Riakporhe had his man trapped in the corner.
There was no other choice for the referee than to intervene and it's a good night's work by the Briton.
Image source, PA MediaRiakporhe beats Glowacki
Coral Barry
BBC Sport combat sports editor
A lovely performance from Richard Riakporhe. He can literally counter from a mile back and it caused Krzysztof Glowacki all sorts of issues.
Riakporhe v Glowacki
It's all over and the referee steps in to prevent Krzysztof Glowacki from receiving any more punishment.
It's victory for Richard Riakporhe.
Image source, Getty ImagesRiakporhe v Glowacki
Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra
Riakporhe caught him right at the end and it seems just a matter of time until he gets this done.
Riakporhe v Glowacki
Richard Riakporhe had some success to the head in the last round, but this one was all about his measured work to the body.
He steps in to fire a right into Krzysztof's rib cage and then bounces back into position.
It's looking easy so far...
Riakporhe v Glowacki
A booming right hand counter lands on the target and Krzysztof Glowacki is rocked.
The legs start to wobble as he clings onto his opponent to stay in the fight. Richard Riakporhe fails to get the finish but that's just a warning shot of the power he possess.
Riakporhe v Glowacki
It's a cagey opening as both fighters ease their way into the contest. No real shots of note to talk about but lots of good movement.
Richard Riakporhe is sporting the colours of his beloved Crystal Palace.
Riakporhe v Glowacki
Now then, time for our penultimate fight of the evening.
Britain's Richard Riakporhe is facing Poland's Krzysztof Glowacki in a cruiserweight contest.
Both fighters have made their way to the ring and we are all set...
Essuman beats Kongo by majority decision
British and Commonwealth welterweight champion Ekow Essuman tells Radio 5 Sports Extra: "I think I was very sloppy.
"I made it a hard fight but I did what I always do, I grind through the fight to get the victory.
"I was trying to cancel out what I thought he would do.
"I'm going to go and rest and spend time with my family then I'll be back out."
Image source, Getty ImagesCoral Barry
BBC Sport combat sports editor
That was a close fight between welterweights Ekow Essuman and Chris Kongo.
Kongo started well, but a remarkable engine from Essuman allowed him to take control of the fight mid-way through and he hurt Kongo in the last round.
No complaints with the scorecards, but thought Essuman did the more eye-catching work and dictated the exchanges in the later half.
British and Commonwealth champion Essuman remains unbeaten and will go back to Queensberry Promotions a very happy man.
Image source, PA MediaEubank Jr v Smith
So what about Liam Smith and his attempt at our 12 rounds..?
Chris Eubank Jr v Liam Smith: 12 Rounds with...Liam Smith
Ekow Essuman beats Chris Kongo by majority decision in an entertaining fight.
One judge could not spilt the fighters but Essuman's display in the later rounds gave him the edge.
Eubank Jr v Smith
The Liverpool/Manchester chat always seems to be bubbling away with these two...
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Eubank Jr v Smith
Former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher says Liam Smith will "come into his own" as the fight progresses.
"I think he [Smith] will pip him [Eubank Jr] at the end," Carragher told Sky Sports Box Office.
Image source, Getty ImagesThere's been a steady flow of people coming into the AO Arena for the last half hour. Boxxer said on Thursday the fight night was completely sold out.
The atmosphere though could use a boost. Ekow Essuman currently trying hard to be that spark against Chris Kongo.
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We'll be sharing your best comments throughout the evening (looking forward to hearing from esteemed boxing fan Sid Gulati, who often likes to get involved in our live texts)...
Eubank Jr v Smith
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Andy Burke
BBC Scotland reporter
Breaking away from the main event briefly...
Josh Taylor's long-awaited rematch with Jack Catterall on 4 March has been postponed after the Scot sustained an injury in training.
Taylor's split-decision victory last February was his 19th consecutive win in the light-welterweight division.
Many observers felt England's Catterall had done enough to claim the IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO world titles.
Judge Ian John-Lewis, who scored the bout 114-111 in Taylor's favour, was subsequently downgraded.
Read more here.
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