Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Williams live: Fight stream, latest updates and result tonight

Re-live the action and see the results from a stacked card at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena

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Chris Eubank Jr knocked down Liam Williams three times in the opening four rounds before going on to secure a unanimous points win in their grudge middleweight contest at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff.

The fight had been rescheduled twice, because of an injury to Williams and then coronavirus restrictions. There were plenty of words exchanged in the build-up, with Williams having to be spoken to by the British Boxing Board of Control after claiming he wanted to “kill” Eubank in one of his pre-fight interviews.

Eubank, who had suffered only two defeats in his 33-fight career, was cheered as he made his ring walk but soon silenced the raucous home crowd when he put Williams down during the opening round. Williams was sent to the canvas again during the second by a left hook from Eubank. The fight appeared set for an early finish after another knockdown for the 29-year-old Welshman in the next.

However, spurred on by the Cardiff support, Williams rallied in the sixth, with the referee having to keep the men apart as the contest drifted somewhat in the latter stages after such a fast start.

Eubank, 32, produced another telling blow in the 11th round to knock Williams down again to hammer home his domination on the judges’ scorecards, which read 116-109, 116-108 and 117-109 in his favour.

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[5 February 2022 23:14 · Alex Pattle]

Eubank Jr vs Williams

Round 8

Nice combination from Eubank Jr up top, but he then finds himself forced off balance and boxing going backwards.

Slick uppercut from Eubank Jr and he then slips away from Williams.

Eubank Jr is the more composed fighter, but Williams is busier at the moment.

Could Eubank Jr’s sizeable early lead be gradually fading?

[5 February 2022 23:10 · Alex Pattle]

Eubank Jr vs Williams

Round 7

Williams has some momentum here. He’s warned, though, for entering an exchange with his head.

The Welshman then grabs hold of Eubank Jr and almost lifts him off the canvas.

Neither man is landing many clean shots at the moment, with more grappling than striking taking place.

Eubank Jr’s technique is deserting him somewhat here... He’s still ahead but can’t take anything for granted.

[5 February 2022 23:06 · Alex Pattle]

Eubank Jr vs Williams

Round 6

Williams is on the front foot to the delight of the crowd, whom Eubank Jr taunts in response.

Williams clinches Eubank Jr on a couple of occasions, throwing to the body when in close.

[5 February 2022 23:02 · Alex Pattle]

Eubank Jr vs Williams

Round 5

Williams lands a right hand and the crowd erupts! Still, their man is well behind on the scorecards.

There are “Liam” chants again. Eubank Jr is trying for a rear uppercut but can’t find it.

A flurry from Williams in close and the Cardiff faithful roar him on.

A better round for Williams, but Eubank Jr is still in control after five.

[5 February 2022 22:59 · Alex Pattle]

Eubank Jr vs Williams

The first of Eubank Jr’s three knockdowns so far:

[5 February 2022 22:58 · Alex Pattle]

Eubank Jr vs Williams

Round 4

Eubank Jr is talking to Williams now. Another great round for the Englishman.

[5 February 2022 22:56 · Alex Pattle]

Eubank Jr vs Williams

Round 4

Williams pushes forward and the crowd roars. Eubank Jr shrugs as if to say, ‘He didn’t even hit me,’ but he leaves himself wide open in doing so.

KNOCKDOWN! It’s a perfectly-timed counter jab again that floors Williams, just like the first knockdown this evening!

[5 February 2022 22:54 · Alex Pattle]

Eubank Jr vs Williams

Round 3

Williams still looks cognisant and light on his feet despite the two knockdowns.

The Welshman clinches Eubank Jr, who receives a warning from the referee for something... It’s unclear exactly what...

Back in the open, Williams looks to reassert himself by taking the centre of the ring.

He misses with a hook and slips slightly. More good head movement from Eubank Jr and he does a little shimmy to taunt his opponent.

The pair trade punches just after the bell, it seems, and the referee grabs hold of Eubank Jr...

[5 February 2022 22:50 · Alex Pattle]

Eubank Jr vs Williams

Round 2

That knockdown actually came against the run of the round. Loud “Liam” chants again in Cardiff.

Another knockdown! It’s a left hook from Eubank Jr that puts Williams on the canvas again!

Williams returns fire, though, and Eubank Jr appears to be stung briefly!

The Englishman stays composed, however, and takes the round.

[5 February 2022 22:46 · Alex Pattle]

Eubank Jr vs Williams

Round 1

“Liam” chants from the crowd. Both men trade jabs early. Then each swings big but misses.

Eubank Jr leans back to evade a wide right hook from Williams, who then digs a right hand into his opponent’s body in the clinch. Eubank Jr is just out of range of a right straight after the opponents separate.

KNOCKDOWN FOR EUBANK JR! He drops Williams with a counter jab already!

Williams makes it to the end of the round but he’s wobbly!