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The Last Three Fights of Chris Eubank Jr.

Originally posted on Big Fight Weekend
By S Saadeq Ahmed | Last updated Apr 23, 2025 9:29 AM ET

Chris Eubank Jr. (34-3, 25 KOs) will soon face Conor Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) in a continuation of the rivalry their fathers once shared.

Their bout headlines a Riyadh Season card at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. Boxing fans around the world can catch the action as a pay-per-view (PPV) on DAZN. For those in the United Kingdom, the PPV will also be available on Sky Sports. Eubank-Benn is part of Riyadh Season, a state-funded entertainment and sports festival. The Saudi Arabian General Entertainment Authority is responsible for its organization.

Ahead of his April 26 clash, Big Fight Weekend looks at the last three fights of Eubank Jr.

Chris Eubank Jr.: A Look Back at His Last Three Fights

Kamil Szeremeta

In his only fight of 2024, Eubank Jr. flew to Saudi Arabia to take on Kamil Szeremeta (25-3-2, 8 KOs). The Polish boxer had challenged Gennady Golovkin in late 2020 for the IBF middleweight title, losing via seventh-round stoppage. Roughly eight months before his fight with Eubank Jr., Szeremeta had fought Abel Mina to a split draw in a super middleweight contest. Now, he would move back down to 160 lbs to face the Englishman.

Eubank Jr. was dominant from the opening bell. In round one, he knocked down Szeremeta with a one-two to the head. Towards the end of the sixth, the Polish fighter went to the canvas from two hooks to the body followed by a right hook to the head. With over two minutes to go in round seven, Szeremeta was knocked down for a third time by a right hand to the body. He got up, only to go to the canvas for a fourth time less than a minute later from a left to the body. It was at that point that referee John Latham put an end to proceedings. The official time of stoppage was 1:50.

Liam Smith II

Eubank Jr. had lost to Liam Smith (33-4-1, 20 KOs) roughly eight months prior and was now looking to avenge that defeat. Their rematch headlined a clash at the AO Arena. While Eubank Jr. had been knocked down twice in their first meeting, this time he would make sure that he was doing the knockdowns.

With over two minutes to go in round four, Smith was knocked down by a right uppercut. Throughout the fight, the Liverpudlian struggled to deal with the offence coming from his opponent. To make matters worse for Smith, he would also sustain a cut over his right eye. In round 10, Eubank Jr. landed a barrage of punches to score a second knockdown. Though Smith got up, the end proved to be near. Following another onslaught from Eubank Jr., referee Kevin Parker stepped in to end the fight at 1:45 of round 10 with Smith still standing.

Liam Smith I

Like the rematch, the first meeting between Eubank Jr. and Smith took place at the AO Arena. While their second meeting would be at the middleweight limit, their first fight was done at a catchweight of 159 lbs. Smith had last fought just four months prior. On the other hand, it was Eubank Jr.’s first bout in nearly a year.

After a slow first two rounds, the action picked up in the third. Eubank Jr. used his longer reach to land jabs and uppercuts on his opponent. Things took a dramatic turn in round four, however, as Smith cornered the second-generation boxer and knocked him down with a barrage of punches. Although Eubank Jr. got up, he was on shaky legs. Despite this, referee Victor Loughlin allowed him to continue. Not long after, Eubank Jr. was knocked down for a second time following a barrage of punches. It was at this point that the referee waved the fight off for an official time of stoppage of 1:09.