Chris Eubank Jr avenged his loss to Liam Smith with a dominant stoppage

Eubank performed brilliantly in the first round. Credit: GETTY IMAGES

Chris Eubank Jr defeated British rival Liam Smith in a 10th round rematch to avenge his January loss at the AO Arena in Manchester.

Smith defeating Eubank in the fourth round at the same spot in January, being knocked down twice before the referee gave way to spare the Liverpool player further punishment.

Eubank put in a brilliant performance from the first round, sending Smith down first in the fourth round, and then again in the 10th, securing the 34th victory in his series. professional career.

“I had no other choice (other than beating Smith). There are too many other big fights ahead of me that the fans want to see that I want to take part in,” Eubank said in the ring after the fight.

Smith was sent on stage twice. Photo: PA

“I had to beat Liam tonight. Liam is a warrior. I respect him, his team, his family and his brothers.

“They always go out and put everything on the line. He fought until the last second and that is very important for Liam and his team.”

“I trained hard for this fight, I trained hard for this fight. The focus is always here. I dedicate my life to this sport.

“Now we have bigger and better fights. There are several big names. I see a few of these guys in the crowd. I'm coming for you.»

Eubank dominated his opponent from the early stages. Photo: GETTY IMAGES

The rematch, postponed twice earlier this summer from June and then July, lived up to expectations as Eubank overcame a hostile reception by being booed as he entered the arena.

Former two-time IBO super middleweight champion Eubank began to take control in the second round, staying behind his jab.

He caught former WBO welterweight champion Smith in the third round and sent him to the floor for the first time with a brutal uppercut in the next.

Smith was controversially given an extra 30 seconds to recover after spitting out his mouth guard, but received even more punishment in the fifth round when Eubank surrounded his opponent in an attempt to decide the fight.

Eubank punished his opponent with brutal body blows. Photo: GETTY IMAGES

A few more blows to the head and body from Eubank in the seventh round hurt Smith, who had a problem with his ankle. , and the replays show that he skewed the situation in the second round.

Eubank continued to fight with controlled aggression as the two fighters constantly exchanged words at the end of the rounds.

Smith was pushed back. in the 10th and for the second time was sent to canvas. He bravely continued but was again pinned to the ropes and the referee stepped in to stop the fight.

Smith, with a deep cut over his right eye, said after the loss: “Everything from start to finish (went wrong). I was straight from the start.

“Chris was sharp. That's all I can really say about it. I scream when I win and I take defeat when I lose.”