Boxing schedule, live stream and fight time for Eubank Jr vs Smith

Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith go to war in a middleweight showdown in Manchester on Saturday night. The duo headline the first big British boxing event of the year with both fighters plotting a path to a world title shot. 

Eubank Jr last fought 11 months ago, beating Welshman Liam Williams by unanimous decision in Cardiff. And his long break from the ring comes after October’s grudge match against Conor Benn was pulled due to adverse findings in his rival Benn’s drugs tests.

Meanwhile, Liverpudlian Smith is in the form of his life after a recent fourth round stoppage over Hassan Mwakinyo.  

But Saturday’s bout has now garnered widespread attention beyond the boxing world after an ugly press conference on Thursday. Eubank Jr and Smith apologised for their behaviour after launching personal attacks at each other with tensions spilling over ahead of fight night. 

Boxing came under fire once again after the press conference was marred by Smith’s homophobic taunts towards Eubank Jr, who wore a pro-LGBTQ rainbow armband in response in Friday’s weigh-in. 

Smith questioned Eubank Jr’s sexuality in the press conference, while his 33-year-old opponent responded with digs about his marriage and his home city, Liverpool. The spat has stoked the fire further as the pair settle their bitter feud in Saturday’s middleweight clash.

Express Sport details everything you should know about Eubank Jr vs Smith:

Full scheduled card

Main Event: Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith (middleweight)

Richard Riakporhe vs Krzysztof Glowacki (cruiserweight)

Ekow Essuman vs Chris Kongo (welterweight)

Joseph Parker vs Jack Massey (heavyweight)

Frazer Clarke vs Kevin Espindola (heavyweight)

Matty Harris vs Jiri Surmaj (heavyweight)

Scott Forrest vs Amine Boucetta (cruiserweight)

Frankie Stringer vs Christian Narvaez (lightweight)

The card is subject to change.