Smith vs Eubank 2 Favourite: Liam Smith Is The 8/11 Betting Favourite To Beat Chris Eubank Jr

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With the Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr rematch going down this weekend, we are putting the bout under the microscope by weighing up who the favourite is to win the fight. We also take a look at the best boxing betting sites latest estimations for this compelling middleweight rematch contest.

Who Is Favourite To Win The Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2 Fight?

UK boxing fans are in for a treat this weekend as one of the most hotly-anticipated rematches of the year takes centre stage at the Manchester Arena. That’s right, Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2 is finally here as the pair of bitter rivals battle it out for the second time on Saturday, 2dn September.

The last time boxing fans saw both of these men in action was of course for their fight back in January of this year. On the night, Liam Smith had far too much for Eubank, sending the Manchester Arena into raptures after knocking ‘Next Gen’ out in emphatic fashion in the fourth round.

In the lead up to the rematch, there are various different betting markets for boxing fans to bet on. Take a look at BetUK’s extensive site and find a market that is perfect for you ahead of the Smith vs Eubank 2 bout this Saturday. Some markets include method of victory, knockdown total, round betting and fight outright amongst many other markets.

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Check out the chart below for the best Smith vs Eubank 2 boxing odds from BetUK, one of the best boxing betting sites.

  • Liam Smith to Win: 8/11
  • Liam Smith to Win by KO/TKO: 13/8
  • Liam Smith to Win by Decision: 3/1
  • Chris Eubank Jr to Win: 6/5
  • Chris Eubank Jr to Win by KO/TKO: 4/1
  • Chris Eubank Jr to Win by Decision: 11/4
  • Draw: 14/1

Note: Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change


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As you can see with the prices above, Liam Smith is the marginal bookies favourite to win the fight. Chris Eubank Jr is the betting underdog here for just the first or second time in his entire career.

Smith to win by knockout is the most likely outcome (13/8) with him winning the fight via decision (3/1) seen as the next most likely outcome. For Eubank Jr to win, price-setters feel he is more likely to win the fight via decision (11/4) than he is to win the fight by knockout (4/1).

Overall, judging by these odds, there is a 57.9% chance that Liam Smith reigns supreme once again and beats Chris Eubank Jr for the second time this weekend.

There is a 45.5% implied probability chance that Chris Eubank Jr beats ‘Beefy’ judging by the bookmakers boxing odds. However, it wouldn’t be the first time a betting underdog proved the bookies wrong and defied their odds.

A draw is interestingly priced at odds of 14/1 for the Smith vs Eubank rematch. Usually odds on a draw are around 22/1+ in boxing, so read into that what you will.


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Given the implied probability and moneyline odds, it seems that Liam Smith is on paper a slight favourite to be victorious on Saturday night. The value in backing the Liverpool based fighter to just win the fight outright is shot enough, but backing him to win via KO/TKO in specific rounds or even to win on points presents huge value for boxing bettors.

As of today for the main event, Liam Smith is the slight 8/11 favourite to win the fight with the best boxing betting sites. Some punters will of course fancy Chris Eubank Jr as the betting underdog in this fight. He is currently priced around 6/5 with the best UK sports betting sites to bounce back and get revenge this time around in the Smith vs Eubank rematch.

What a fight we have on our hands from the Manchester Arena on Saturday night. Finger’s crossed the actual fight lives up to the hype!

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RELATED: Liam Smith Boxing Record | Chris Eubank Jr Boxing Record


Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2 – Fight Info

  • 🥊 Boxing Match: Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2
  • 📊 Records: Liam Smith (33-3-1, 20 KO’s) | Chris Eubank Jr (32-3, 23 KO’s)
  • 📅 Date: Saturday 2nd September, 2023
  • 🕛 Main Event Time: Approx. 11.00PM BST
  • 🏆 Titles: N/A
  • 📺 TV Channel: UK: Sky Sports Box Office
  • 🏟  Venue: Manchester Arena | Manchester, England, UK
  • 🎲 Fight Odds: Smith 8/11 | Eubank Jr  6/5

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