CHRIS EUBANK JR defeated Liam Williams by unanimous decision after a dominant performance in Cardiff.
Eubank Jr excelled in front of a hostile crowd in Cardiff, scoring three knockdowns in the first four rounds.
The home favourite stayed in it however, and made most of the running in the second half of the fight.
But another knockdown in the eleventh, which Williams rightly claimed was a push, put paid to his chances.
After the fight, Eubank Jr said he was delighted with his performance and wanted to “punish” Williams and “get people like that out of boxing”.
Ringside clip
Chris Eubank Jr has shared a ringside clip of his win against Liam Williams.
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Eubank Jr blasts Williams continued
Chris Eubank Jr continued in his post-fight interview: “There was no danger, if I had stepped on the gas at any point in the fight he would have been gone.
“There are levels to this game. Don’t be a big mouth against guys you can get hurt against.”
Eubank Jr blasts Williams
Chris Eubank Jr has hit out at Liam Williams after his dominant win last night.
Eubank Jr said Williams head-butted him and constantly got him in head-locks during the Cardiff main event.
He said: “I wanted to punish him. I didn’t want to knock him out in one round, I wanted to punish him.
“Headbutts, headlocks, I am surprised he didn’t get disqualified. But I took it like a man and I punished him like I said I would. It was a fun night.
“I think I showed some of my critics a different side to me. There was no danger, if I had stepped on the gas at any point in the fight he would have been gone.
“There are levels to this game. Don’t be a big mouth against guys you can get hurt against.”
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Chris Eubank Jr was a class above Welshman Liam Williams last night as he edged closer to a world title shot in 2022.
The star earned a unanimous decision 116-109, 116-108 and 117-109 on the judges cards.
And he insisted afterwards that he wanted to punish his rival after their ferocious war of words in the build-up in front of a raucous Cardiff crowd.
Eubank Jr said: “I am happy with the performance. I wanted to teach that man a lesson, he said some quite menacing things to me in the lead-up to this fight.
“I wanted to punish him. I didn’t want to knock him out in one round, I wanted to punish him.
“Headbutts, headlocks, I am surprised he didn’t get disqualified.
“But I took it like a man and I punished him like I said I would. It was a fun night.”
Eubank Jr added: “I think I showed some of my critics a different side to me.
“There was no danger, if I had stepped on the gas at any point in the fight he would have been gone.
“There are levels to this game. Don’t be a big mouth against guys you can get hurt against.”
British and Commonwealth welterweight champ Chris Jenkins returned to the ring on the undercard with a comfortable 78-75 points victory.
He defeated ex-world champion Julius Indongo in a contest he controlled throughout.
Eubank Jr def. Williams
Chris Eubank Jr has beaten Liam Williams via unanimous decision!
Williams improved in the last few rounds but Eubank Jr managed to retain his lead and dominance
Eubank Jr vs Williams – R11
Liam Williams is determined to get the most he can in the final round and catches Chris Eubank Jr with a left hook.
But Eubank Jr goes back to the defensive and taunts Williams with a dance in the final minute.
The Welshman can’t beat the final bell
Eubank Jr vs Williams – R11
Liam Williams goes down again and the count starts.
Williams thought that would count as a push but gets up before the count of 10
Eubank Jr vs Williams – R10
Chris Eubank Jr is back in the attack as he may realise that his lead is shrinking.
Eubank Jr fights back with a one-two after Liam Williams caught him with two jabs
Eubank Jr vs Williams – R9
Liam Williams continues to improve as he sends Chris Eubank Jr to the corner, he’s been much more dangerous in the last three rounds.
Eubank Jr is still holding the upper hand in this fight but his lead must be shrinking
Eubank Jr vs Williams – R8
Chris Eubank Jr continues to keep his distance from Liam Williams as he knows he’s ahead on the score cards.
Williams will have to take the fight to Eubank Jr in the final rounds if he wants to hope for a comeback
Eubank Jr vs Williams – R7
Liam Williams improves in the seventh round and almost catches Chris Eubank Jr off balance.
Eubank Jr leaves himself open with a wild swing and Williams almost gets him after seeing that opportunity
Eubank Jr vs Williams – R6
Chris Eubank Jr knows he is leading the scoreline and appears to be quite comfortable in the ring.
Eubank Jr continues to taunt his opponent and the crowd
Eubank Jr vs Williams – R5
Liam Williams improves in the fifth round as he sends Chris Eubank Jr to the ropes with a combo.
But Eubank Jr manages to escape and then taunts the crowd, which chants in favour of Williams
Eubank Jr vs Williams – R4
Referee is having a word with both fighters after those late punches…
Chris Eubank Jr is taunting Liam Williams throughout the round as he stretches his arms, seemingly saying ‘is that all?’
Eubank Jr then knocks Williams down to the canvas for a third time!
The taunts inevitably continue…
Eubank Jr vs Williams – R3
Things are heating up in the ring, while the Cardiff crowd chants for Liam Williams!
Chris Eubank Jr is doing a great job maintaining distance from Williams and counters his moves well.
But the two fighters exchange blows after the bell!
Eubank Jr vs Williams – R2
Another knockdown for Chris Eubank Jr! He has been very impressive in the first two rounds!
A wobbly start for Liam Williams, who managed to land a right hand of his own after getting back up
Eubank Jr vs Williams – R1
Chris Eubank Jr knocks Liam Williams down with a jab!
Eubank Jr caught Williams off balance and took advantage as he followed up with a series of punches!
The Welshman survives, just!
Eubank Jr vs Williams – R1
The crowd in Cardiff is going wild for this fight!
The building is evidently behind Liam Williams for this one!
Eubank Jr vs Williams
DING, DING!
And off we go with the main event of the evening!
Eubank Jr vs Williams
And here comes Chris Eubank Jr for the main-event fight.
The Cardiff crowd greets Eubank Jr with a series of jeers
Eubank Jr vs Williams
Liam Williams is making his entrance and walks towards the ring for arguably the biggest fight of his life.
The Welshman gets an enormous reception from the crowd
Eubank Jr vs Williams
It is now time for the main event of the evening!!!
Chris Eubank Jr goes to war with Liam Williams!
SAVAGE MARSHALL
The Brit banger mocks Shields and her beaten opponent.
“You just went 10 rounds with an absolute child,” Marshall laughs.
“People were walking out after five rounds.”
RIVALS ROW
Marshall and Shields share an interview that turns into a row.
Threats are made and fingers pointed before security separates them.
Shields returns to the ring for celebratory photos, Marshall returns to the crowd pumping her fist.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
