Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr. II | Sky PPV - 2 September 2023

[Oiky]

Got to be off your head to give £509, or anywhere near it,to watch that fight live

[ashall2]

Been critical of Boxxer but think this could be a good card if they get a competitive opponent for Jonas.

Please tell me you’re being sarcastic….

As far as British boxing goes these days it is.

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Inflated Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank 2 ticket prices slammed

Ticket prices for Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr. 2 have been slammed by fans who say £509 for the lowest-priced inner ringside seat is shocking.

At the higher end, the price for a closer inner ringside seat is almost £750. To sit at floor level, Smith vs Eubank Jr. 2 organizers expect fans to fork out £229 and £276 for the privilege.

The news comes as boxing fans air their disbelief, and BOXXER reported that over seventy percent of Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr. rematch tickets were sold.

However, this is slower than expected, and many pricier tickets remain on Ticketmaster.

Smith vs Eubank tickets were in significant demand the first time. The rematch certainly doesn’t have the same appeal.

However, organizers are still predicting a sellout on June 17. Tickets for Smith vs Eubank Jr. 2 remain on sale at Ticketmaster.

Tickets these days are astounding. I paid £75 for block 202 row j. That's about 6 rows from the very back. Like wise paid over £100 for my tick to the last AJ fight and again our seat was the far back upper tier you could get.

I used to remember 70 quid got you a decent seat on the lower tiers but not anymore.

Madness mate, I don't bother anymore. Used to do about 10 shows a year 5 years ago but not paying 150 quid for a decent lower tier seat these days.

[Glass Joe]

i never go ringside. unless you are front row. Bottom tier side on to the ring is generally the best view. just hope you are not behind a post/cameraman.

[MasterG]

Why is Liam Smith indefinitely suspended by NYSAC?

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Why is Liam Smith indefinitely suspended by NYSAC?

Was after he fought Vargas was it?

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Liam Smith's rematch with Chris Eubank Jr rescheduled to July 1 at AO Arena in Manchester

A huge night of action is coming to Sky Sports Box Office when Liam Smith continues his intense rivalry with Chris Eubank Jr and Savannah Marshall challenges Franchon Crews-Dezurn for the undisputed super-middleweight title on July 1; rising star Ben Whittaker will join the bill

Liam Smith's rematch against Chris Eubank Jr has been given a new date of July 1, two weeks later than originally scheduled, at the AO Arena in Manchester, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

The huge night of action headlined by Smith vs Eubank II and featuring Franchon Crews-Dezurn's undisputed title fight with Savannah Marshall was set to take place on Saturday June 17, but has now been moved back a fortnight at the same venue.

The date change to July 1 comes following a request from Smith, who wanted to adjust his training camp for a two-week period in order to allow the healing of a minor injury which had begun flaring up.

With Eubank Jr consenting to the move, the two rivals will now return to the AO Manchester Arena in July, almost five months to the day from the four-round January firefight which took place in front of a sold-out crowd in the same venue - joined by a massive television audience watching on pay-per-view - and ended with Smith winning by stoppage in the first minute of the fourth round.

Determined to avenge the defeat and square the record between them, Eubank Jr activated the contracted rematch clause to set up a summer showdown which has taken their rivalry to new heights.

Smith explained: “It’s just an old injury niggle flaring up but I want to take the time to let it heal up so that I can enter the ring at 100 per cent on fight night, because a 100 per cent Liam Smith beats Chris Eubank Jr every day of the week and twice on Sunday.”

Eubank Jr has warned: "Liam had the night of his life against me in January, the stars aligned for him in Manchester, and he went away with a big win.

"But lightning doesn't strike twice. If he even has the slightest thought that he can beat me again, then great, because it will be his undoing."

The rest of the bill will stay the same with rising light star Ben Whittaker joining the card.

The co-headline bout remains in place, with former middleweight world champion Marshall challenging undisputed world super-middleweight champion Crews-Dezurn for the unified WBO, WBA, WBC and IBF world 168lb titles.

It will be Marshall's second consecutive undisputed championship fight after her ground-breaking clash with Claressa Shields at the O2 Arena last year.

"I'm grateful to BOXXER and Hennessy Sports for getting this fight over the line. This is a big fight for me and a chance to become a two-weight world champion," 'The Silent Assassin' Marshall said.

Crews-Dezurn said: "I'm so excited that my team and BOXXER were finally able to get this fight done. I'm looking forward to fighting in Manchester, England, especially against a competitor like Savannah Marshall, who has represented the UK for many years just as I have represented the United States for many years, including as amateurs.

"This fight has been over 10 years in the making and it's going to be one for the history books. I love to elevate women's boxing and put on a great display for the people here in the UK.

"The fans have embraced women's boxing so much here and I'm coming for the win, regardless of being in Savannah's backyard or any other adversity stacked against me. I'm fully confident in myself and my team and I look forward to putting on a great show for the people."

There will be further world title action on the bill with 2022 Boxer of the Year Natasha Jonas making a defence of her unified WBO, WBC and IBF super-welterweight titles.

Her challenger will be announced in the coming days.

Light-heavyweight sensation Whittaker considers 'Prince' Naseem Hamed one of his greatest inspirations and paid tribute to his idol in style on Saturday night with a stunning blend of skills and showboating which had him trending across UK social media.

The electrifying young talent won a silver medal at the 2020 Olympics and is widely-tipped by boxing insiders to become a dominant world champion in the professional ranks and a potential all-time great. In July, Manchester fans will have their first chance to witness his magic in person.

British super-middleweight champion Mark Heffron - a Champs Camp stablemate of Jonas under the tutelage of two-time trainer of the year Joe Gallagher - will defend the prestigious Lonsdale Belt against Zak Chelli in a certain crowd-pleaser.

Chelli goes into the title challenge off the back of a stunning, career-best performance against American standout Anthony Sims Jr earlier this year.

Having recently been mandated for the British title, the Londoner will now be hoping to cause a mighty upset in the North West when he stands toe-to-toe with Oldham native Heffron.

All tickets purchased for the originally-scheduled date remain valid for the newly-announced July 1 date. Ticket-holders who cannot attend the rescheduled date can obtain a full refund by contacting their ticket provider.

[Twinkle Toes]

An old injury niggle that will clear up in two weeks.

Sounds like complete bollocks.

[maverick23]

An old injury niggle that will clear up in two weeks.

Sounds like complete bollocks.

That’s what I thought but why else would they delay it? Tickets have gone well so far.

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An old injury niggle that will clear up in two weeks.

Sounds like complete bollocks.

That’s what I thought but why else would they delay it? Tickets have gone well so far.

Strange delay. 2 weeks.

Was there anything clashing on the OG date or something?

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/boxing/62825451

The rise of Savannah Marshall: why the boxer dropped Floyd Mayweather for Team Fury

[ashall2]

Why is Liam Smith indefinitely suspended by NYSAC?

Think a lot of US state commissions ‘suspend’ fighters who fight in their state after a fight until they next announce they’re fighting there and certain medical checks have been done.

[ashall2]

An old injury niggle that will clear up in two weeks.

Sounds like complete bollocks.

That’s what I thought but why else would they delay it? Tickets have gone well so far.

Strange delay. 2 weeks.

Was there anything clashing on the OG date or something?

Smith’s camp mate Josh Taylor is fighting in New York the week before the original date which would also be the end of Smith’s camp. Say McNally goes out for 2 weeks, having your trainer in a different continent for the last 2 weeks of camp isn’t ideal - Smith would either have to go out there with him and deal with jet lag, travel etc or not have his trainer with him.

[mickey1975]

An old injury niggle that will clear up in two weeks.

Sounds like complete bollocks.

That’s what I thought but why else would they delay it? Tickets have gone well so far.

Strange delay. 2 weeks.

Was there anything clashing on the OG date or something?

It clashes with the Matchroom Sheffield show now.

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Eubank on Smith Rematch: "He Didn't Know He Can Buzz Me; Definitely Going to Make Him More Confident"

“He’s definitely going to have more confidence now knowing he can buzz Eubank Jr.,” Eubank told iFL TV. “Because he didn’t know he can do that. I didn’t know that anyone could do that. I’ve been buzzed before. I said I’ve never been buzzed—of course I’ve been buzzed. You can’t not be buzzed doing this for a lifetime. But I’ve never been buzzed to the point that I fall over.

“Did I get back up too soon? Maybe. Should I have taken the full eight count? Maybe. But I’m not built that way. I have a lot of pride and it was uncharted territory. I just don’t know how to take a knee. I never practiced that, waiting for the referee to get up to the nine count and then get up. I’ve never done that. Now I have. Now I’ve been in that situation, which I’m going to do my absolute best for it to now happen again.

"Maybe I will play it differently. I don’t know. He did what he did and it’s my fault. I gave him the window of opportunity. So fair play to him.”

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Fair play to Chris.

Never heard him use weight draining as an excuse.

Comes across well with those above words as well.

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Haye added to Eubank Jr training team ahead of Smith rematch

[TheLeprechaun]

Adding a guy who has little to no experience as a trainer. I'm very interested to see what tactics are used. I really hope we see Eubank channel his inner warrior and just put it on Smith. I would hate to see him fight a similar fight and get KO'd but unfortunately that will be my prediction.

[KiwiRider]

Adding a guy who has little to no experience as a trainer. I'm very interested to see what tactics are used. I really hope we see Eubank channel his inner warrior and just put it on Smith. I would hate to see him fight a similar fight and get KO'd but unfortunately that will be my prediction.

Are you talking about Haye?
Because he has had some experience, but maybe not a lot of success.

[TheLeprechaun]

Adding a guy who has little to no experience as a trainer. I'm very interested to see what tactics are used. I really hope we see Eubank channel his inner warrior and just put it on Smith. I would hate to see him fight a similar fight and get KO'd but unfortunately that will be my prediction.

Are you talking about Haye?
Because he has had some experience, but maybe not a lot of success.

Haye yeah. I didn't really hear of him training fighters at all. I stand corrected if he has.

[Glass Joe]

Maybe Haye promised him some action on costa rica in return Euabnk gives him some exposure.

[KiwiRider]

Adding a guy who has little to no experience as a trainer. I'm very interested to see what tactics are used. I really hope we see Eubank channel his inner warrior and just put it on Smith. I would hate to see him fight a similar fight and get KO'd but unfortunately that will be my prediction.

Are you talking about Haye?
Because he has had some experience, but maybe not a lot of success.

Haye yeah. I didn't really hear of him training fighters at all. I stand corrected if he has.

He has had his own gym for about 10-12 years. I know he leases it out to overseas fighters seeking to acclimatise for big fights, like Parker when he came to fight Joshua. And I know Haye has or had promotions and a small stable at one stage.
I can't say who he has trained from scratch though. Someone on here will know. I think Dave Allen and Del Boy hqve been at his gym.

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I read that this is off..

Card will still go ahead though..