JOHN WIGHT enthuses over the newly-crowned WBO champ, who ditched the 9 to 5, for professional boxing
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Eubank Jnr can talk the talk, but can he come out on top?
John Wight previews the upcoming must-win fight between the boxer and Liam Smith on January 21
Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith pose during the head to head during a press conference at the The Landmark Hotel, London
CHRIS EUBANK JNR is that rare specimen: a fighter who walks and talks like a world champion without actually being one.
His profile in the sport is a study in hype and self-promotion, belying a record that is good but not great.
But boy can he talk, which given his DNA as the son of the original Chris Eubank is hardly a surprise.
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