Watch LIVE on ESPN+ at 2 pm ET on Saturday – Smith knocked out Eubank Jr. in just under a minute into the fourth round during their January match at the same venue. Today, Eubank Jr. still wouldn’t concede that Smith is the better fighter.
Eubank Jr. said, “If he wins again, I’ve got no complaints. But come Saturday, expect my performance to be next-level, even supernatural.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-COs9aI6yj0
Smith retorted, “Which punch was miraculous, Chris? The real miracle was how effortlessly I won. Make the same mistakes, and you’re in for more of the same.”
Eubank Jr. admitted this is his first rematch against a fighter who’s defeated him. “I’ve never faced this kind of pressure, but I’m actually enjoying it,” he said. “I can’t wait to see how I’ll respond on fight night.”
MARKU vs. MORAN
When Florian Marku and Dylan Moran faced off, the tension was palpable. Marku claimed, “He was visibly shaking during our staredown. He can’t hide it.”
Moran brushed it off: “I’ve never shaken in front of you. I’ve worked too hard to let you steal this from me. I’m finishing this job on Saturday, no question.”
CLARKE vs. ALLEN
Another buzz-generating bout is the heavyweight showdown between Olympic bronze medalist Frazer Clarke and David Allen.
Allen said, “I’ve known Frazer since 2012 and sparred with him a lot. I know what he’s got, but I fully expect to win.”
Clarke, who’s 7-0 as a pro, responded, “My goal is simple: land more punches than he does. Dave thinking he can outbox me is like me saying I’ll become a Calvin Klein model. Not happening.”
AZIM vs. FANYAN
Undefeated prospect Adam Azim faces 23-1 Aram Fanyan in what he considers his most challenging fight yet. “I treat every fight as if it’s for a world title. This is gonna be a performance for the books.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaaxDouBv7g