Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Matt Korobov - December 7, 2019

[Ruthless-RKO]

Charlo-Hogan undercard..

Eubank’s US debut.

Only one thing I don’t like about this is flipping WBA ‘Interim’ belt..

Eubank has held it before as well..

Eubank putting BJS to shame..

[Ruthless-RKO]

Press Release

Middleweight star Chris Eubank Jr. and top contender Matt Korobov will square off in the co-main event on Saturday, December 7 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, in a Premier Boxing Champions event. Eubank and Korobov will meet for the Interim WBA Middleweight Title.

The middleweight division will take center stage on the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) that is headlined by undefeated WBC Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo defending his title against highly-ranked contender Dennis Hogan.

Eubank is coming off a career-best win over British super middleweight rival James DeGale in February on SHOWTIME and will go down to the 160-pound class to take on Korobov, a southpaw who gave Charlo a tougher than expected test as a late replacement last December at Barclays Center.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by Lions Only Promotions and TGB Promotions, are on-sale now and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com and barclayscenter.com. Tickets also can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group discounts are available by calling 844-BKLYN-GP.

“Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Matt Korobov is a high stakes showdown that makes Saturday, December 7 a tremendous night of championship middleweight action live on SHOWTIME at Barclays Center in Brooklyn,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “Chris Eubank Jr. is already a star in the U.K. and is poised to make a big splash in his U.S. debut, while Matt Korobov is eager to build on his impressive performance in a loss to Jermall Charlo last year. Expect fireworks as Eubank and Korobov look to steal the show and walk away the title on December 7.”

This will be the first time that Eubank (28-2, 21 KOs) has fought in the U.S. as a professional. Although he has competed at super middleweight, the 29-year-old from Brighton, Sussex in the United Kingdom will meet Korobov at his more natural weight of 160 pounds for the interim title. Since losing to George Groves in 2018, the son of British legend Chris Eubank Sr. has put together two victories, including the decisive unanimous decision over former super middleweight champion DeGale in his last fight in London.

“I’m ready to take the United States and the middleweight division by storm,” said Eubank. “I’m excited to come down to 160 pounds where I naturally belong, and I don’t see anybody being able to touch me at this weight class. America is where I learned how to fight as an amateur in Las Vegas and 13 years later I’m finally going to make my U.S. professional debut. I can’t wait to show the fans in the U.S. that I’m the best middleweight in the world.”

The 36-year-old Korobov (28-2-1, 14 KOs) is coming off a majority draw against Immanuwel Aleem in his last fight in May, after serving notice to the middleweight division that he would be a threat when he lost a hard-fought decision to Jermall Charlo in December. Born in Orotukan, Russia and now living in St. Petersburg, Florida, Korobov was a late replacement and gave Charlo a tougher fight than many experts expected. Korobov had been riding a four-fight win streak before the Charlo fight, having previously lost a middleweight title fight to Andy Lee in 2014.

“I am more motivated for this fight than any other so far in my career,” said Korobov. “Against Jermall Charlo, I didn’t get the decision. In my mind, I won that fight at Barclays Center. This time around, I will leave no doubt against Eubank. This opportunity gives me a chance to right a wrong. Fans will see the best Matt Korobov on December 7.”

[lazboy]

Even though it’s at a lighter weight than lately - K is a technical fighter. I’d say this is a dangerous fight for Him (Eubank) ....good on him.

[margaret thatcher]

So CEJ gonna fight Mall after?

[Roars Like Me]

It's the right weight for Eubank. He has some power there, which was lacking at SM. Tough fight still though...

[Ruthless-RKO]

Glad Eubank is back at MW.. let’s hope Korobov cane make MW easy.

[Ruthless-RKO]

So CEJ gonna fight Mall after?

Who else have PBC got for Mall? Makes sense..

[RonnyJ]

Solid fight

Eubank tko win 8

[boxing_rocks]

Korobov will win, but Eubank will get the decision.

[coneye]

Got to say . i do like Eubank , unlike that other clown Billy Joe Bullshit drug cheat , he backs himself , , look at his resume , BJS , Groves , Degale , , then look at Saunders , who considers himself elite ..

Then look at there USA debuts

[margaret thatcher]

Got to say . i do like Eubank , unlike that other clown Billy Joe Bullshit drug cheat , he backs himself , , look at his resume , BJS , Groves , Degale , , then look at Saunders , who considers himself elite ..

Then look at there USA debuts

Degale was shot to shT TBH

[coneye]

Got to say . i do like Eubank , unlike that other clown Billy Joe Bullshit drug cheat , he backs himself , , look at his resume , BJS , Groves , Degale , , then look at Saunders , who considers himself elite ..

Then look at there USA debuts

Degale was shot to shT TBH

True , but no one was sure at the time , did work out that way , but he took the chance , while Saunders was doing What , , Got to say whenever i think of Eubank i can't help but associate him with Saunders , then i give an average boxer who backed himself , Kudo's over a talented boxer who would'nt risk jack shit

[margaret thatcher]

Did you note see Degale's fights with Truax? We knew he was done ..

TBF, BJS has a decent resume. Eubank, Lee, Lemieux, Ryder, Monroe...

[apollo creed]

It will be interesting to see how CEJ is gonna look vs Korobov.

Mall vs CEJ would be a nice fight.

[Enlightened-One]

I’m expecting a victory for Matt Korobov, because Chris Eubank Jr. is not a heavy-hitter like Andy Lee and doesn’t possess the pugilistic skills of the Russian.

That being said, Eubank Jr. will prove to be a very difficult challenge to overcome, due to a combination of his athleticism, high work-rate and durability.

And those attributes must be concerning for the 37-year-old veteran Russian, considering the amount of success Immanuwel Aleem achieved during the late stages of their bout.

So I’m expecting Korobov to build an early lead and perhaps endure a few tricky moments during the second half of the bout, as he starts to fade, due to having to endure a frantic pace set by the highly-ambitious and hungry Brit.

If Korobov can survive twelve full rounds, which is certainly no sure thing, then I expect him to earn a close decision victory.

I’ll concede that the chances of Eubank Jr. scoring the upset in this bout are high.

[margaret thatcher]

Eubank will batter him

[margaret thatcher]

I’m expecting a victory for Matt Korobov, because Chris Eubank Jr. is not a heavy-hitter like Andy Lee and doesn’t possess the pugilistic skills of the Russian.

That being said, Eubank Jr. will prove to be a very difficult challenge to overcome, due to a combination of his athleticism, high work-rate and durability.

And those attributes must be concerning for the 37-year-old veteran Russian, considering the amount of success Immanuwel Aleem achieved during the late stages of their bout.

So I’m expecting Korobov to build an early lead and perhaps endure a few tricky moments during the second half of the bout, as he starts to fade, due to having to endure a frantic pace set by the highly-ambitious and hungry Brit.

If Korobov can survive twelve full rounds, which is certainly no sure thing, then I expect him to earn a close decision victory.

I’ll concede that the chances of Eubank Jr. scoring the upset in this bout are high.

Eubank is the favourite at all the books I've seen. I'd unload big money on him if he were the dog.

[Datsue]

True , but no one was sure at the time , did work out that way , but he took the chance , while Saunders was doing What , , Got to say whenever i think of Eubank i can't help but associate him with Saunders , then i give an average boxer who backed himself , Kudo's over a talented boxer who would'nt risk jack poo

Mate, DeGale lost to Truax & got beaten up, by a bloke from the division below who'd been done in a round by one of the Dirrells! Chunky looked shot to shite in that fight & not much better in the rematch.

I don't like BJS & yes he's a drug-cheat but his resume's way better than Eubank's.

[Enlightened-One]

I’m expecting a victory for Matt Korobov, because Chris Eubank Jr. is not a heavy-hitter like Andy Lee and doesn’t possess the pugilistic skills of the Russian.

That being said, Eubank Jr. will prove to be a very difficult challenge to overcome, due to a combination of his athleticism, high work-rate and durability.

And those attributes must be concerning for the 37-year-old veteran Russian, considering the amount of success Immanuwel Aleem achieved during the late stages of their bout.

So I’m expecting Korobov to build an early lead and perhaps endure a few tricky moments during the second half of the bout, as he starts to fade, due to having to endure a frantic pace set by the highly-ambitious and hungry Brit.

If Korobov can survive twelve full rounds, which is certainly no sure thing, then I expect him to earn a close decision victory.

I’ll concede that the chances of Eubank Jr. scoring the upset in this bout are high.

Eubank is the favourite at all the books I've seen. I'd unload big money on him if he were the dog.

I’m giving Korobov the edge in this fight. So in my eyes, Eubank Jr. is MY underdog.

I didn’t claim Korobov was the betting favourite.

[margaret thatcher]

Pretty sure you'll get your 'upset' in this one then

[Enlightened-One]

Pretty sure you'll get your 'upset' in this one then

My heart wants a Eubank Jr,”. victory, but my head tells me it won’t happen.

I’ll be happy for my prediction to be wrong.

[JxhDel.]

Korobov is like the definitive puzzle for Eubank Jr.

[boxing_rocks]

Just realized that this will be at 160. I am wondering how easy it would be for Eubank to go back down. Of course, Korobov is not as young, so weight cut is hard for him too.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Just realized that this will be at 160. I am wondering how easy it would be for Eubank to go back down. Of course, Korobov is not as young, so weight cut is hard for him too.

When Eubank moved up, he said he could easily make 160 again and it was never an issue. He probably walks around 170-180 when not fighting..

[coneye]

True , but no one was sure at the time , did work out that way , but he took the chance , while Saunders was doing What , , Got to say whenever i think of Eubank i can't help but associate him with Saunders , then i give an average boxer who backed himself , Kudo's over a talented boxer who would'nt risk jack poo

Mate, DeGale lost to Truax & got beaten up, by a bloke from the division below who'd been done in a round by one of the Dirrells! Chunky looked shot to shite in that fight & not much better in the rematch.

I don't like BJS & yes he's a drug-cheat but his resume's way better than Eubank's.

De Gale may well of been shot , BUT at his skill level , Eubank was'nt sure of a win , unlike most of Saunders opponents , he's been sure of the win , even against Saunders , Eubank was fighting up , and did'nt get the nod , but he done it , he fought up , Saunders continually fights down ,, just can't take to the guy ,