British boxing star Chris Eubank Jr has erupted in a furious social media tirade, launching a blistering attack on rival Liam Smith after their scheduled July rematch was dramatically scrapped.
The highly anticipated bout, set for the Manchester Arena, was officially called off this week, prompting an explosive reaction from the seething Eubank Jr.
'A Coward of The Highest Order'
In a video posted to his social media channels, a visibly angry Eubank Jr held nothing back. He branded Smith "a coward of the highest order" and accused him of faking an injury to avoid their showdown.
"This is a message to Liam Smith, the biggest coward I've ever come across in the sport of boxing," Eubank began, his tone dripping with contempt. "You have disrespected the fans, you have disrescovered the sport, and you have disrespected me."
Eubank's Stinging Accusations
Eubank Jr dismissed Smith's cited injury as a complete fabrication, suggesting his opponent never had any intention of stepping into the ring.
"You knew you couldn't win this fight. You knew you got lucky the first time," he asserted, referencing Smith's knockout victory over him last January. "You've been looking for a way out ever since you signed the contract."
He concluded his rant with a stark warning: "You can run but you can't hide. I will get my hands on you and I will end your career. That is a promise."
The Backstory: A Grudge Match Scuppered
The cancellation dashes hopes of a swift conclusion to one of British boxing's most bitter recent rivalries. Smith shocked the boxing world by stopping Eubank Jr in the fourth round of their first encounter.
Eubank Jr had activated a rematch clause immediately after the defeat, vowing to rectify what he called a "lucky punch." The boxing community had been eagerly awaiting the second chapter, making this late cancellation a significant blow to the sport's summer calendar.
With the fight off, questions now turn to what's next for both fighters. Eubank Jr has made it abundantly clear that settling the score with Smith remains his sole priority.
