Excitement is at a fever pitch and tensions between the two fighters are at an all-time high ahead of what should be a brutal battle at the AO Arena in Manchester. 

For both men, this is a crossroads fight, win and a world title shot may not be too far away, lose and there is danger either Eubank Jr or Smith's credibility could take a major dent. 

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Eubank Jr vs. Smith weigh-in results

Both men registered 159lbs on the scales. 

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