Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Williams Boxing Betting Tip – Eubank Jr on Points – 5th February 2022

'Next Gen' should prevail against Liam Williams in big boxing bout in Cardiff

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England Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Williams Wales
5th February from 2100hrs
Boxing – Title Fight
Pick Eubank Jr on points
Bookmaker William Hill
Odds: 13/8 odds taken 19:12 GMT on February 2nd, 2022, 2022

Even though this is not a title fight, Chris Eubank Jr v Liam Williams is the first big boxing highlight of 2022.

This is a chance for one of them to edge their way closer to a title shot.

Eubank Jr looks to be in top shape at the moment.

But will he be able to fend off Williams who is looking for redemption after having been heavily outlcassed last time in the ring.

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Chris Eubank Jr Preview – ‘Next Gen’ can land the win

This is such a big opportunity for Chris Eubank Jr to make his way up the ladder once again.

In the two biggest fights of his career so far, he has come up a little short.

The first defeat happened against Billy Joe Saunders in 2014, the first big title shot for Eubank Jr.

After rebuilding and moving up to super-middleweight, Eubank Jr’s second career defeat came in a huge showdown with George Groves.

That 2018 defeat left Eubank Jr with a lot of work to do to get back into a position of earning a title.

But after moving back to middleweight since that loss to Groves, Eubank Jr has won his last five fights.

In boxing betting outright, Eubank Jr is the 3/10 odds-on favourite to win* (odds recorded 19:12 GMT on February 2nd, 2022).

The weekend’s fight is at the Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, so in the backyard of his opponent.

But after getting some training help from Roy Jones Jr, Eubank Jr looks to be in the shape of his life.

Our betting prediction:
Eubank Jr 7-12 Round Group Betting
3/1

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* (odds recorded 19:12 GMT on February 2nd, 2022)

 

Eubank Jr has maintained his career record of having never been stopped in a fight.

He lost on a split decision against Saunders, and a unanimous decision against Groves.

There have been points through his career, where Eubank Jr has unleashed some superb uppercuts.

But he has only picked up one knockout in his last five victories.

A Eubank Jr on points boxing betting pick is at 13/8* (odds recorded 19:12 GMT on February 2nd, 2022).

The career record for Eubank Jr is 31-2-0, with 23 of his victories have come by a KO.

 

Liam Williams Preview – Williams looks for redemption

Welsh fighter Liam Williams missed his big title shot when he stepped into the ring last April.

He was up against American Demetrius Andrade for the WBO middleweight title.

Williams was never in the fight and ended up being schooled by Andrade.

There’s no disgrace in that at all, but it leaves Williams in a precious position moving forward.

Williams was on a seven-fight winning streak before that.

During that run, he won the vacant British middleweight title which he made a couple of successful defences of.

The career record for Williams is 23-3-1 from his 27 bouts.

‘The Machine’ is the 5/2 underdog in boxing betting for the weekend’s big bout* (odds recorded 19:12 GMT on February 2nd, 2022)

Because of a shoulder injury and other scheduling issues, this fight had to get rescheduled twice before it will finally happen on the weekend.

It has been a long time coming.

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There is no love lost between Williams and Eubank Jr at all, having had social media feuds before.

Liam Williams called out his opponent recently for insisting on a rematch clause in the contract, saying that it was a sign of weakness by Eubank Jr.

This should be a fantastic battle.

Williams does perhaps slightly pack a bigger punch.

The Welshman has taken a TKO or KO victory in each of his last thirteen recorded wins.

A Williams by KO TKO or Disqualification is at 15/2 for Saturday* (odds recorded 19:12 GMT on February 2nd, 2022).

 

Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Williams Betting Advice

This one has a bit of spice because of previous feuds that Eubank Jr and Liam Williams have had.

Eubank Jr looks the better pick of the two, as he looks to be rapidly moving up the middleweight ladder.

He has shown a lot of composure and control in recent fights, a good cool head probably from the influence of Roy Jones Jr.

Williams is no mug, so Chris Eubank Jr on points is the main pick at 13/8* (odds recorded 19:12 GMT on February 2nd, 2022).

 

Key Facts – Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Williams Betting Tip

  • Chris Eubank Jr has won his last five fights
  • Chris Eubank Jr is 31-2 in his professional career, and has never been stopped
  • Liam Williams is 23-2-1 in his pro boxing career

 

Williams, who is a little more mobile than his opponent, will probably come out and look for a quick start.

That will get the home support in Cardiff riled up behind him.

But in his two 2017 defeats against Liam Smith, there were signs of weakness at the top level, and then against Andrade, he was heavily outclassed.

The Eubank Jr Round 7-12 in Round Group Betting may just be worth a poke at 3/1 in case Eubank Jr gets in close against a tired opponent* (odds recorded 19:12 GMT on February 2nd, 2022).

 

The best betting odds for Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Williams

Chris Eubank Jr to win: 3/10 at Bet365
Draw: 16/1 at Bet365
Liam Williams to win: 5/2 at Bet365