In January 2023, the two met for the first time at the . The buildup was personal and "ugly," filled with insults that led to fines from the British Boxing Board of Control.
By September 2023, they were back in the same arena for a high-stakes sequel. Eubank faced "demons" and immense pressure, knowing another loss could end his career at the top level.
: Despite entering as a 3-1 underdog, Liverpool’s Liam "Beefy" Smith stunned the Brighton native.