Liam Smith beats Chris Eubank Jr via fourth-round stoppage
BBC Sport at AO Arena in ManchesterLiam Smith was the underdog coming into the fightEubank Jr, 33, had been unbeaten since 2018 but suffered the first stoppage defeat of his career.
There was rapturous celebrations among Smith's team and in the crowd when the fight ended, with the 34-year-old's brothers Callum, Paul and Stephen joining him in the ring. "There's not many fighters who can milk a crowd like I can. That was up there with the best nights in my career.Eubank-Smith had gradually turned into an unexpected grudge match that erupted during fight week.
But it was a cautious opening from Eubank. Smith was on the front foot, tagging Eubank in the opening rounds with quick right hands.
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