Liam Smith produced a stunning display to stop bitter rival Chris Eubank Jr in Manchester.
After an even opening three rounds, Smith turned on the pressure in the fourth and landed a sickening uppercut to leave Eubank slumped in the corner.
‘Next Gen’ managed to continue but ‘Beefy’ piled on the pressure to force Eubank’s team to throw in the towel.
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Liam Smith BEATS Chris Eubank Jr
More from Liam Smith: “I felt he didn’t like the little shots I was catching him with. He looked terrified to get hit.
“He’s got a great chin but I said all week he can’t handle me.
“I thought I can’t let him off the hook after the first knockdown. He’s fit and durable and I thought if I don’t empty the tank and get him out then I might come unstuck.
“I said all week I’m a good finisher and I knew if I got him hurt that I would finish him.
“Name me a Chris Eubank fight that has been respectful, not many.
“Something I said may have come across wrong and I apolgise for anyone offended by that. I respect everybody and it was just tongue in cheek with Chris.
“There’s not many fighters who can milk a crowd like I can. That was up there with the best nights in my career.
“I’ll do the rematch on my terms.”
