CHRIS EUBANK JR returned to the ring for the first time since December 2019 to face Marcus Morrison.
Under the coaching of new trainer, Roy Jones Jr, Eubank jr starred at the Manchester Arena, winning on ALL of the judges scorecards. Though Morrison had some lively moments in the encounter.
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‘I LISTENED TO ROY’
Eubank Jr said: “I felt good. I boxed.
“I had him hurt bad in the second round and could have ended the fight there.
“I listened to my new coach [Roy Jones Jr’s] instructions and decided to box.”
EUBANK JR WINS
98-92 for ALL the judges!
Eubank jr won this one comfortably, but Morrison levelled up tonight too.
Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
EUBANK JR VS MORRISON – ROUND 10
Strong finish by Morrison in that round but it won’t be enough.
Ten rounds badly needed for Eubank Jr there as he continues his comeback.
Expect a wide points win for Eubank Jr here when we go to the judges…
EUBANK JR VS MORRISON – ROUND NINE
Eubank Jr invites the tear up..and Morrison catches him with a counter right!
Morrison with a couple of nice jabs in that round too.
All to play for in the final round!
EUBANK JR VS MORRISON – ROUND EIGHT
Slower round, but Euank jr still very much in control.
Eubank jr has taken over this fight from round five.
Two rounds remain/ Can he get that stoppage?
EUBANK JR VS MORRISON – ROUND SEVEN
Eubank Jr continues the onslaught in round 7 but Morrison holds firm.
Eubank Jr is gunning for the KO here!
All one-way traffic in that round.
An incredible picture of Marcus Morrison getting a bloodied noseCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing EUBANK JR VS MORRISON – ROUND SIX
HUGE round for Eubank Jr!
Eubank jr unloads combos with brutal bodyshots on Morrison.
An uppercut connects from Eubank Jr half way into the round.
Big moment for Eubank Jr in the fight here.
Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing EUBANK JR VS MORRISON – ROUND FIVE
Huge trade-off starts the round!
What a minute that was. Blood coming from the nose of Morrison.
Morrison, though, catches Eubank Jr with a solid left hook.
Is Eubank Jr beginning to look rusty?
EUBANK JR VS MORRISON – ROUND FOUR
Morrison slows the pace right down in the fourth.
Better round for the Manchester native here.
A crafty bodyshot and a jab from Morrison ends the round.
Warming up nicely!
Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing EUBANK JR VS MORRISON – ROUND THREE
Eubank Jr with a HUGE swing and a miss and Morrison catches him with a strong right.
It looks like we’re going to get a trade off but the pace slows down.
Glimpses of a tear up here!
But Eubank Jr looking in control still.
EUBANK JR VS MORRISON – ROUND TWO
Eubank Jr the aggressor in the fist two rounds.
Eubank Jr even has time to shout something to his sister in the crowd!
Eubank Jr traps Morrison on the ropes and TEES off but Morrison shows good defence.
Big round for Eubank Jr there.
EUBANK JR VS MORRISON – ROUND ONE
Cagey opener at the Manchester Arena.
Eubank Jr showing some good movement and not showing many signs of ring rust.
Morrison though having some success with a couple of tasty jabs.
Tough one to call that.
EUBANK JR VS MORRISON
How the fighters compare…
David Diamonte is reading out the names. The fight is just seconds away from starting!
EUBANK JR VS MORRISON
Here we go!
Morrison is out first. He looks very confident as he strolls out in the empty Manchester Arena.
Eubank Jr – who hasn’t fought since December 2019 – out next…
Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing Credit: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing
BIVOL WINS
Bivol retains his WBA light-heavyweight title with unanimous points win!
118-110, 115-113, 115-114 the judges scored it.
BIVOL VS RICHARDS
And we go to the scorecards….
Richards finished strongly but Bivol looks to have too much for him.
BIVOL VS RICHARDS
Richards looking far busier in the 11th of this one, but still aware of the danger in front of him.
This is going right down to the wire!
‘ROLL ON THE RETURN’
Former Heavyweight & Cruiserweight Champion, David Haye, is looking forward to Chris Eubank Jr being back in the ring!
BIVOL VS RICHARDS
Six rounds have passed and Bivol has the edge….. just about!
The Champion is finding it hard to break Richards down, the Brit is doing his best to keep his distance.
And using his height and reach to his advantage could be the key to defeating the undefeated Russian.
BIVOL VS RICHARDS
Richards still sitting behind the jab but Bivol is not stopping coming forward.
Bivol catches Richards with a strong left hook which seems to rock the challenger.
We go into round 4…
BIVOL VS RICHARDS
Richards starts well against his fearsome opponent. Sitting behind the jab but Bivol continues to come forward.
They go into the second stanza.
A reminder that Eubank Jr vs Morrison is up NEXT!
BIVOL VS RICHARDS
And the undercard keeps rolling on at the Manchester Arena!
Bivol vs Richards on NOW for the WBA light-heavyweight championship.
Can Brit Richards cause the upset?
We could have a cracker on our hands here..
AJ VS FURY NEXT WEEK?
Promoter Eddie Hearn has just been speaking at the Manchester Arena on Sky Sports and says we’re getting ever closer to Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury heavyweight mega-fight.
So close it could even be announced NEXT WEEK!
‘I DON’T BELIEVE HE COULD OUT-PUNCH OR OUT-PERFORM ME’
Chris Eubank Jr is targeting IBF middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin.
And Eubank Jr reckons he could be the man to inflict a first-ever stoppage defeat on Golovkin.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “I really and truly believe I would stop him.
“My engine and his fight style? He doesn’t back down and goes to war regardless.
“An immovable force against an unstoppable object. When two warriors collide who put it all on the line, it would be an amazing fight.
“I don’t believe he could out-punch or out-perform me.
“I’ve had that mind-set for years now. I have the perfect style to stop Golovkin even though it’s never been done before.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
