Liam Smith completely cleaned out Chris Eubank Jr in Manchester with a knockout that shocked boxing fans.
Some in the sport had predicted the Liverpool man to win beforehand, but via the method of points or late stoppage – few picked an early knockout to end proceedings.
Boxing Social have gathered some of the best reactions from boxers and big names in the sport.
Chris Eubank Jr
Congratulations to Liam tonight, nice lil shot you caught me with there my boy. Felt like I could of kept going but referee is in charge & I respect his decision. We’ll get it on again soon 😎 #EubankSmith
— Chris Eubank Jr (@ChrisEubankJr) January 22, 2023
Chris Eubank Sr
Congratulations @liambeefysmith.
I’ve never once seen Chris Jr even buckle in a fight, so big relspect to you, your team and your future.🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/0onxaEFbE6— Christopher Eubank (@ChrisEubank) January 21, 2023
Conor Benn
Oh man, @chriseubankjr it’s a good job you didn’t fight me. You’d last two rounds at 160. 🥱 😴 pic.twitter.com/5wtdE0HHGn
— Conor Nigel Benn (@ConorNigel) January 21, 2023
Billy Joe Saunders
Billy Joe Saunders reacts to Liam Smith knocking out Chris Eubank Jr… pic.twitter.com/dimBekpb9E
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) January 21, 2023
Sunny Edwards
So what percent was Eubank Jr?
— Sunny Edwards (@SunnyEdwards) January 21, 2023
Peter Fury
Massive congratulations to @LiamBeefySmith & Joe Mc plus the whole team. What a top fighting family they are. @ChrisEubankJr stepped up to the plate gladiator style, no one can question his desire to win. Great night for Boxing.
— peter fury, (@peterfury) January 22, 2023
Sam Jones
And This may be an unpopular opinion but I genuinely think Conor Benn would have done the same
— Sam Jones (@mrsamjones88) January 21, 2023
And NO i don’t want to see that again !!! F*ck the rematch clause it’s done case closed goodnight
— Sam Jones (@mrsamjones88) January 21, 2023
Anthony Fowler
People gotta give Liam smith credit, he’s a really good boxer simple as that
— Anthony Fowler 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (@afowler06) January 21, 2023
Ebanie Bridges
Wowww
— Blonde Bomber 🥊💁🏼♀️ (@EbanieBridges) January 21, 2023
Anthony Yarde
WTF 😧 #EubankSmith
— Anthony Yarde (@mranthonyyarde) January 21, 2023
Claressa Shields
Just rewatched the fight from the opening bell….. Chris Eubank body language showed… not there. Like he was in a daze.
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) January 22, 2023
Devin Haney
Hold your head high bro.. it’s the chances fighters take! You will rise above! https://t.co/SQUwFkFs5V
— Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) January 22, 2023
Read Boxing Social’s full report of Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith.