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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• 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 21:40 · Alex Pattle]

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Kozin is out first, now Shields to a great reception!

The American dances her way down the ramp.

[5 February 2022 21:31 · Alex Pattle]

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Next up, it’s the co-main event!

American star Claressa Shields makes her UK debut as she defends her middleweight titles against fellow undefeated fighter Ema Kozin!

[5 February 2022 21:26 · Alex Pattle]

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Dubois gets it done 60-54! Never in doubt for the British lightweight on her pro debut.

[5 February 2022 21:24 · Alex Pattle]

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Dubois vs Masiokaite – Round 6

Dubois is pouring it on now, looking for the finish!

Masiokaite is stubborn, though, and doesn’t look like she’s going anywhere.

Indeed, she survives to the final bell!

[5 February 2022 21:21 · Alex Pattle]

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Dubois vs Masiokaite – Round 5

More pressure from Dubois. She’s trying to set up left straight but isn’t quite landing them clean.

[5 February 2022 21:18 · Alex Pattle]

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Dubois vs Masiokaite – Round 4

Dubois ducks and throws a heavy right hook over the top with her opponent backed up against the ropes.

Masiokaite is showing great resilience but isn’t firing off much of note.

[5 February 2022 21:15 · Alex Pattle]

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Dubois vs Masiokaite – Round 3

Big left hand from Dubois stuns Masiokaite, who drops to a knee! She bounces right back up...

More solid lefts as the round nears its conclusion. Impressive stuff from Dubois.

[5 February 2022 21:12 · Alex Pattle]

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Dubois vs Masiokaite – Round 2

Dubois skips across the ring to close the distance to Masiokaite.

The Briton feints with a right then swings a left hook into the body of her opponent.

A strong southpaw left from Dubois, 22, to end the round.

[5 February 2022 21:09 · Alex Pattle]

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Dubois vs Masiokaite – Round 1

Can Dubois build upon a tremendous amateur career? Let’s find out.

She takes the centre of the ring and presses forward behind her jab. She quickly fires off combinations, alternating lefts and rights.

A nice left hook to the body by Dubois.

[5 February 2022 21:07 · Alex Pattle]

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Dubois, sister of heavyweight Daniel, emerges to “Sweet Caroline”.

Here we go...