Eubank Jr vs Benn LIVE: Start time, undercard, fight updates and results

Each males stand orthodox. Smith presses ahead. Intermittent jabs from the veteran, then McKenna curls out a teasing left hook.

One other left hook, thrown with a bit extra intent, however Smith blocks it. Gentle cross from McKenna now – he has lightning velocity.

Smith overshoots a proper overhand. A left hook, an extended one, nearly will get previous Smith’s guard. He’s struggling a bit with the velocity of the jabs coming at him as he tries to shut vary.

The fighter introductions are underneath approach.

It’ll be Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna subsequent, a Scouse vs Irish showdown at middleweight.

At 36, Smith is 11 years older than his opponent, who’s actually assured forward of this one.

McKenna is out first, then Smith, who traded stoppage wins with Eubank Jr in 2023.

The vacant WBA Worldwide belt is up for grabs right here.

Remaining spherical! We predict that is going Riley’s approach, however the champion has had his moments, too.

Clarke tries to make it a bit messy within the remaining minutes, to combined success. Riley with a flurry of physique photographs, then a snapping jab upstairs.

Clubbing proper hand is heading in the right direction for Clarke, however he eats a intelligent uppercut and brief cross.

Frantic motion as much as the ultimate bell, and the Britons embrace.

The scorecards arrive… Unbeaten, AND NEW! Viddal Riley def. Cheavon Clarke through unanimous choice (116-112, 117-111, 115-113)

A enjoyable penultimate spherical, with success for each fighters, however Riley particularly producing a promising spell as he corners Clarke and lets his arms go.

A pair of harsh jabs from Riley now, too. He simply misses with an extended proper hand, earlier than connecting with two hooks downstairs and one up prime.

The largest little bit of motion on this spherical sees each males fall to the mat, one other slip. Can something be carried out concerning the canvas?

The massive screens present Benn arriving within the area, head and beard shaved, to the sound of boos.

Lot of jabbing from each males, little touchdown. One lastly will get by means of for Riley, however he eats an uppercut from Clarke – a intelligent lead shot, because the champ leans off the centre line.

The ref is now wiping the mat after the few slips we’ve seen tonight.

Hook to the physique by Riley. Clarke comes again, maintaining Riley alert.

Clarke leans on Riley, who curves an uppercut onto his opponent’s chin. A left hook and jab land for the challenger now.

Clarke lands a jab however walks onto a cross.

A tough change at shut vary sees Riley warned for firing a shot under the belt. It was low, in equity.

Clarke presses ahead steadily, whereas Riley appears to be like to remain gentle on his ft and cellular.

Tons extra close to misses from every boxer. Now a clubbing left hook from Clarke, however it might need skimmed onto the shoulder, quite than connecting cleanly with the top.

A pleasant proper does buzz Riley, although! But he fires again with a shot that staggers the champ barely!

Stable jab from Riley, then one other. Clarke appears to be like a bit bothered. He comes again with a proper cross to the physique, although.

Clarke slips a double-jab however misses along with his left-hand counter.

The tempo has picked up right here. Plenty of output from each Britons, however not a ton touchdown – they’re simply lacking numerous the time.

As I say that, Riley connects with a cross, however Clarke is unperturbed.

Sharp motion from Riley as he alters angles and retains Clarke guessing. However the champ replies with a pleasant, sturdy jab whereas dipping his head off to the aspect.

A proper hand will get round Clarke’s guard and he stumbles, earlier than pointing to the canvas. We had one or two slips within the opening bout, too. Let’s hope that doesn’t result in any deceptive scenes in the primary occasion.

The ref places every fighter in a nook and warns them, I’m unsure over what. Perhaps main with heads? There hasn’t been an excessive amount of of that.

The motion resumes and each boxers land in a frantic, enjoyable finish to the body.