Liam Smith has had his say on the rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn.
Smith has shared the ring with Eubank Jr and has hailed praise on Benn’s first showing in April.
Benn and Eubank Jr put on a spectacle at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with many saying it was the fight of the year.
Eubank Jr has faced Smith twice now, he was stopped for the first time in his career against the Liverpool man
The Brighton native eventually rematched Smith and got his revenge, dominating and stopping his opponent in the tenth round after dropping him twice.
Smith has spoken to IFLTV and admits he is backing Benn to exact revenge.
“I think it’s a closer fight this time round, I maybe edge a little bit towards Conor this time round.
“I didn’t last time, I thought the fight would probably pan out the way it did.”
Following on in their father’s footsteps the British rivals will clash for a second time, similarly to how Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank did in front of a packed out Old Trafford in 1993 where they fought to a controversial draw.
Smith says he’s doubtful whether Eubank Jr, 36, can improve on his performance.
“No, I don’t think [Eubank can be better], and that’s why I’m bringing Conor into it.
“If Eubank’s better, he wins easier, cause I do think that was a very good Conor, probably the best Conor we’ve seen.”
The pair came face-to-face for the first time since their thrilling bout at a press conference in London earlier this week to promote their November showdown.
Both men went to hospital following their first encounter and Eubank Jr claimed that Benn’s promoter, Eddie Hearn prevented the ambulance from leaving the stadium, an accusation the Matchroom Chairman says he will sue him for.
