Both men have world title aspirations and a win at the AO Arena could be the start of the road to a title shot. 

Eubank Jr hasn't been afraid to engage in mind games ahead of this contest, but he is taking on a foe in Smith who is no stranger to these antics and has come up against some of the biggest names in the sport. 

Here's everything you need to know about Eubank Jr vs. Smith.

When is Eubank Jr vs. Smith? Date, start time

• Date: Saturday, January 21    
• Main card: 6 p.m. GMT / 1 p.m. ET   
• Main event ringwalks (approx): 10:15 p.m. GMT / 5:15 p.m. ET   

The main card is set to get underway at 6 p.m. GMT / 1 p.m. ET with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10:15 p.m. GMT / 5:15 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights. 

What channel/stream is Eubank Jr vs. Smith?

• U.S.: DAZN  
• UK: Sky Sports Box Office    

The fight will be available to purchase on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK, while fans in the U.S. can watch the fight live on DAZN (click here for more information).  

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