British boxing kicks off with a bang in 2023 when Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith meet in Manchester.
For both men, this fight is a chance to get that first win of the year under their belt and hopefully be the start of a road to a world title shot.
Already the animosity between the pair is brewing after an intense press conference last year and now the two British stars can settle their differences inside the ring.
This fight tops a stacked card which features Olympian Frazer Clarke and former WBO world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Eubank Jr vs. Smith.
Eubank Jr vs. Smith fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, January 21
- Time: 6 p.m. GMT / 7 p.m. CET / 1 p.m. ET
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10:15 p.m. GMT / 11:15 p.m. CET / 5:15 p.m. ET
The main card is set to get underway at 6 p.m. GMT / 7 p.m. CET / 1 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10:15 p.m. GMT / 11:15 p.m. CET / 5:15 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
Can I watch Eubank Jr vs. Smith on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN in the U.S., Canada, DACH and Japan. You can sign up for a subscription here .
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
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| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV | Playstation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Amazon Fire TV Stick | Playstation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Android TV | XBox One |
| Apple TV | XBox Series X | S | |
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Where is the Eubank Jr vs. Smith fight?
The fight will take place at the AO Arena in Manchester.
Chris Eubank Jr record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: September 18, 1989
- Height: 5' 11"
- Reach: 72.5"
- Total fights: 34
- Record: 32-2 (23 KOs)
Liam Smith record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Date of birth: July 27, 1988
- Height: 5' 9.5"
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 36
- Record: 32-3-1 (19 KOs)
Eubank Jr vs. Smith fight card
- Chris Eubank Jr vs. Liam Smith; Middleweight
- Richard Riakporhe vs. Krzysztof Glowacki; Cruiserweight
- Ekow Essuman vs. Chris Kongo; For Essuman's British and Commonwealth titles
- Joseph Parker vs. Jack Massey; Heavyweight
- Frazer Clarke vs. Kevin Espindola; Heavyweight
- Matty Harris vs. Jiri Surmanj; Heavyweight
- Scott Forrest vs. Amine Boucetta; Cruiserweight