Chris Eubank Jr has claimed he "rattled" upcoming opponent Liam Smith during a series of private messages.
Eubank Jr will make his first appearance in the ring since January last year when he takes on bitter rival Smith at the AO Manchester Arena next Saturday night. The British star looked set to face another long-term foe Conor Benn last year, but it was cancelled on short notice after news broke of the rising star failing a drug test.
It has been a frustrating 12 months for Eubank Jr who now has a unique opportunity to settle the scores in another high-profile domestic clash before targeting world honours later in the year. And Eubank Jr has revealed he decided to direct message Smith with the fight drawing ever closer, as he feels anger could hamper his rival's gameplan in the showdown.
-copy-29e15046.jpeg?w=600)
