WBA number one middleweight contender Chris Eubank Jr 31-2 (23) will get the opportunity to settle his beef with Liam ‘The Machine’ Williams 23-3 (18) when they clash at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales on December 11.
“Liam Williams has been saying a lot to try to catch my attention and bait me into fighting him,” the 32-year-old Eubank Jr said.
“It’s now got to the point where everyone is asking me to shut him up and on December 11, I’m going to give the people what they want.
“As I’ve said, I’m only involved in big fights from now on and this is the fight people want to see. They want to see if Williams can back up what he’s been saying – which he won’t.
“I’m on a mission towards world titles and Liam Williams is someone I’ve got to go through to get there. I’m looking forward to shutting him up.”
The 29-year-old Williams is coming off a 12-round points loss to WBO 160-pound champion Demetrius Andrade 30-0 (18) in the United States in April. He is ranked number six in the world by the WBA.
“I’m very excited to get the fight made,” Williams said. “It’s been coming for a long time. I can’t wait to shut his mouth once and for all.
“There’s nothing like a big domestic showdown to get the juices flowing. A lot of people have been calling for this fight for a long time. I personally think it’s the biggest all-British fight outside of AJ and Fury.
“I’m really excited and just counting down the days. I’ve not been that impressed with Chris’ recent performances. People are talking about how he’s brought Roy Jones in to improve him but if I’m being totally honest I don’t think he’s improved one bit.
“A win in this fight and possibly even a stoppage over Eubank and my name is going to be well and truly out there and in the mix for world titles.”
“This is the fight that everyone has been talking about,” said Wasserman Boxing promoter Kalle Sauerland.
“The public demand has been overwhelming. On December 11, Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Williams are finally going to meet in the centre of the ring to settle their differences once and for all. This is without a doubt the biggest fight in British boxing right now.”
“This fight has everything and has been what all the fans have been asking for,” said Ben Shalom, BOXXER founder and CEO.
“It’s an amazing way to end the year for Boxxer on Sky Sports and bringing this type of fight as part of a normal Sky Sports subscription is a very proud moment.
“They genuinely dislike each other, they both come forward non-stop and Eubank is heading into the dragon’s den to settle their issue on Williams’ home soil.
“I’ll be amazed if this doesn’t turn out to be British boxing’s fight of the year. A stacked card will sit underneath – Cardiff is in for a very special night.”
Adam Smith, Sky Sports Head of Boxing Development, added: “We’re delighted to deliver a pre-Christmas cracker as Chris Eubank Jr collides with Liam Williams in a huge British battle on December 11, live on Sky Sports.
“Chris Eubank Jr’s world title ambitions will be severely tested by Williams, the fiery Welshman, who dragged WBO Champion Demetrius Andrade into a punishing dogfight earlier this year.
“With their heated feud ready to boil over, Williams will relish the chance to inflict a crushing defeat. Is Eubank Jr ready for the biggest names in the world? We’ll soon find out as Sky Sports serves up a festive treat!”
