Manchester, England – (January 20, 2022) – The time for talking is almost over. In a little over 24hrs from now, bitter rivals Chris Eubank Jr and Liam ‘Beefy’ Smith will enter the ring to bring their long-running war of words to a climactic conclusion.
The two middleweights are very different characters and both have stated an open dislike for one another.
Fight week has seen their antagonism intensify by the day, with Smith particularly incensed by Eubank’s comments about economic conditions in his home city of Liverpool
Today the two faced off for the final time before Saturday night’s showdown, with both making weight at the official pre-fight weigh-ins inside the Manchester Central events complex.
Bookmakers largely have the fight as a 50-50 contest, heightening anticipation for a bout which will send the winner forward to huge opportunities on the world stage while pushing the loser several steps back from a world title chance.
The fight airs live and exclusively on Sky Sports Box Office via pay-per-view, available to Sky subscribers and non-subscribers alike and priced at £19.95.
Co-main event fighter Richard Riakporhe was all business as he weighed in for his cruiserweight contest with former world champion Krzysztof Glowacki.
Burberry model Riakporhe maintained the same icy visage he uses on the catwalk as he faced off with Glowacki in a high-stakes encounter which will step him up into world title contests if he wins.
And Manchester man Jack Massey was equally composed as he faced off with former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker.
It’s a huge challenge for the former cruiserweight champion, who is stepping up in weight to face the giant New Zealander in search of a victory which would change forever the lives of himself and his expectant partner.
Today’s official weigh-in results are below in stones / pounds / ounces:Middleweight Bout (12×3)
Chris Eubank Jnr 11st 5lbs
Liam Smith 11st 5lbs Cruiserweight Bout (12×3)
Richard Riakaporhe 14st 3lbs 5oz
Krzysztof G?owacki 14st 1lb 5ozBritish + Commonwealth Championship Bout (12×3)
Ekon Essuman 10st 6lbs
Chris Kongo 10st 6lbs 5ozHeavyweight Bout
Joseph Parker 17st7lbs 5oz
Jack Massey15st 5lbs 3ozHeavyweight Bout
Frazer Clarke 19st 6 lbs
Kevin Espindola 20st 5 lbsHeavyweight Bout
Matthew Harris 19st 2 lbs
Jiri Surmanj 17st 10 lbs 5ozCruiserweight Bout (6×3)
Scott Forrest 14st 8 lbs
Amine Boucetta 15st Lightweight Bout (4×3)
Frankie Stringer 9st 11 lbs
Christian Narvaez 9st 9 lbs 5oz
