Chris Eubank Jr moved closer to a meaningful fight on the world stage when he knocked down Liam Williams four times on his way to a wide and decisive victory on points in their middleweight bout over 12 rounds in Cardiff on Saturday night. Despite a fervent crowd’s vociferous support for Williams, who grew up in the Rhondda Valley, just over 20 miles from Cardiff, Eubank’s sharp left hand quelled the animosity.
Williams came out fast, looking to back up Eubank as booming chants of “Liam, Liam, Liam” echoed around the heaving arena. The Welshman looked confident, even smirking at his reviled opponent before, in Eubank’s corner near the end of round one, he walked straight into a sharp straight left hand. Williams was knocked down, looking as surprised as he was hurt.
