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.

Eubank Jr vs Williams

• Chris Eubank Jr outpoints Liam Williams after scoring four knockdowns
• Middleweight champion Claressa Shields secures shutout against Ema Kozin
• Otto Wallin wins on undercard and Caroline Dubois enjoys successful pro debut

[5 February 2022 19:42 · Alex Pattle]

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The main card begins now with a heavyweight meeting between Steve Robinson and Shane Gill!

[5 February 2022 19:37 · Alex Pattle]

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Savannah Marshall is targeting a clash with Claressa Shields, who takes on Ema Kozin later tonight, and the Englishwoman had this to say of Shields moments ago:

“I think she’s the human equivalent of a migraine. She’s a headache.”

[5 February 2022 19:26 · Alex Pattle]

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As expected, Wallin gets the nod on the judges’ scorecards, but this was a missed opportunity for a real statement win.

[5 February 2022 19:21 · Alex Pattle]

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Wallin vs Sokolowski – Round 8

Final round. Wallin keeps active with his jab, but Sokolowski lands a decent left hook then a firm right straight.

Sokolowski is warned for leading with his head as we see another clash. The action soon resumes and he presses forward at once.

The final bell sounds, and we’ll go to the judges’ scorecards...

[5 February 2022 19:17 · Alex Pattle]

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Wallin vs Sokolowski – Round 7

Good left uppercut from Wallin, but Sokolowski fires back with a few punches to the delight of his corner.

While Wallin hasn’t been particularly explosive, he’s probably doing enough to take a decision win. Now is the time for Sokolowski to push just a bit harder...

[5 February 2022 19:12 · Alex Pattle]

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Wallin vs Sokolowski – Round 6

There have been a couple of clashes of heads – nothing too serious thankfully – and Wallin complains about Sokolowski entering the exchanges in a dangerous manner.

[5 February 2022 19:08 · Alex Pattle]

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Wallin vs Sokolowski – Round 5

Wallin is seemingly content to just get some ring time and isn’t pushing for a finish in any way.

A fair bit of grappling between the Swede and Sokolowski in this round.

Wallin gets a nice left hand in from close range.

[5 February 2022 19:04 · Alex Pattle]

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Wallin vs Sokolowski – Round 4

Sokolowski ducks under a feint and grabs Wallin’s legs... The referee separates the fighters, who then trade shots in close.

A couple of wild swings from Sokolowski, and Wallin evades with ease. He then comes forward with a series of jabs, trying to pick his moment for a bigger punch.

Sokolowski is backed up to the ropes and tries to reassert himself with a barrage of punches, but again Wallin is largely untroubled.

[5 February 2022 19:01 · Alex Pattle]

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Wallin vs Sokolowski – Round 3

Again Wallin looks to set the pace. His hands are high to block jabs from Sokolowski, who circles to his left before firing off hooks – again alternating between the head and body.

A jab splits Sokolowski’s guard. He tries to retaliate with an overhand right, but just misses. Even so, he’s landing the better shots in this round.

A heavy left hook to the body by Wallin, though.

[5 February 2022 18:57 · Alex Pattle]

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Wallin vs Sokolowski – Round 2

Wallin takes the centre of the ring immediately, the southpaw now much more active with his jab. He grazes the top of Sokolowski’s head with a hook, before the opponents clinch.

Sokolowski comes forward with hooks off both sides – a left to the head then a right to the body – and Wallin covers up as best as possible.

Wallin marches forward, and both men snap each other’s heads back with swift, straight punches.