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title: "Boxing World Reacts To Liam Smith’s Shock KO Win Over Chris Eubank Jr"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Boxing Social Staff"
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published: "2023-01-22T10:09:33Z"
modified: "2023-01-22T10:09:33Z"
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# Boxing World Reacts To Liam Smith’s Shock KO Win Over Chris Eubank Jr

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](https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12792197/liam-smith-takes-out-chris-eubank-jr-with-spectacular-knockout-finish-in-fourth-round-in-manchester).

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](https://twitter.com/hashtag/EubankSmith?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Chris Eubank Jr (@ChrisEubankJr) [January 22, 2023](https://twitter.com/ChrisEubankJr/status/1616954560114982912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Chris Eubank Sr

> Congratulations [@liambeefysmith](https://twitter.com/LiamBeefySmith?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw). \
> 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](https://t.co/0onxaEFbE6)
>
> — Christopher Eubank (@ChrisEubank) [January 21, 2023](https://twitter.com/ChrisEubank/status/1616943977487388673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Conor Benn

> Oh man, [@chriseubankjr](https://twitter.com/ChrisEubankJr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) it’s a good job you didn’t fight me. You’d last two rounds at 160. ? ? [pic.twitter.com/5wtdE0HHGn](https://t.co/5wtdE0HHGn)
>
> — Conor Nigel Benn (@ConorNigel) [January 21, 2023](https://twitter.com/ConorNigel/status/1616939550609219584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Billy Joe Saunders

> Billy Joe Saunders reacts to Liam Smith knocking out Chris Eubank Jr… [pic.twitter.com/dimBekpb9E](https://t.co/dimBekpb9E)
>
> — Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) [January 21, 2023](https://twitter.com/ringmagazine/status/1616943517380612096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Sunny Edwards

https://twitter.com/SunnyEdwards/status/1616948751527985153?s=20

## Peter Fury

> Massive congratulations to [@LiamBeefySmith](https://twitter.com/LiamBeefySmith?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) & Joe Mc plus the whole team. What a top fighting family they are. [@ChrisEubankJr](https://twitter.com/ChrisEubankJr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) 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](https://twitter.com/peterfury/status/1617080361082621956?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## 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](https://twitter.com/mrsamjones88/status/1616938151175491584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/mrsamjones88/status/1616936862265876482?s=20

## Anthony Fowler

> People gotta give Liam smith credit, he’s a really good boxer simple as that
>
> — Anthony Fowler (@afowler06) [January 21, 2023](https://twitter.com/afowler06/status/1616940607154577410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Ebanie Bridges

> Wowww
>
> — Blonde Bomber ???‍♀️ (@EbanieBridges) [January 21, 2023](https://twitter.com/EbanieBridges/status/1616936737049034752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Anthony Yarde

> WTF ? [#EubankSmith](https://twitter.com/hashtag/EubankSmith?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Anthony Yarde (@mranthonyyarde) [January 21, 2023](https://twitter.com/mranthonyyarde/status/1616937526899478529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## 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](https://twitter.com/Claressashields/status/1617007738764009474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Devin Haney

> Hold your head high bro.. it’s the chances fighters take! You will rise above! [https://t.co/SQUwFkFs5V](https://t.co/SQUwFkFs5V)
>
> — Devin Haney (@Realdevinhaney) [January 22, 2023](https://twitter.com/Realdevinhaney/status/1617079627796865024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

[Read Boxing Social’s full report of Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/liam-smith-stuns-chris-eubank-jr-with-incredible-ko/).