Chris Eubank Jr on Anatoli Muratov’s stoppage risk: I’ve ‘by no means been knocked out’ even by heavyweights

Chris Eubank Jr has warned opponent Anatoli Muratov that even heavyweights have did not knock him out throughout sparring.

Eubank Jr headlines Sky Sports activities Boxing’s first occasion alongside promoters BOXXER on Saturday, stay on Sky Sports activities from 7.30pm.

His rival Muratov has two stoppage wins this yr already and signalled his intention to trigger an upset, however Eubank Jr hit again: “One factor I learn about myself is the chin. It does not transfer for anyone.

“I’ve sparred heavyweights and by no means been knocked out.

“So this man may have a tough night time.”

Eubank Jr is focusing on elite fighters like Gennadiy Golovkin in direction of the top of 2021 if he can explosively return this weekend.

” efficiency on Saturday then proper again into the ring in December,” he mentioned.

“Once I get by this man we’re onto huge names and world titles.”

Muratov is a short-notice substitute opponent however Eubank Jr promised it won’t thwart him: “The preparation is finished. I’ve solely seen 5 minutes of this man field. I haven’t got a sport plan for this man due to the late change. I am going to cope with him on the night time.”

Eubank Jr has suffered with Covid-19 and misplaced his brother in a troublesome yr thus far. He mentioned: “Will probably be fascinating to see how these previous few months have affected me and if it adjustments what I do within the ring.”

Muratov warned: “My plan is to spoil his plan.”

Liam Taylor refused to provide David Avanesyan any credit score for his standout win over Josh Kelly, forward of their European welterweight title battle.

Taylor mentioned: “I consider that Kelly was a extremely good newbie however, as an expert, hasn’t grasped it but. He gassed after just a few rounds. David broke him down and I would do the identical factor.”

He added about difficult Avanesyan: “I am going to battle anybody. David is a world-class fighter.”

Avanesyan insisted about being averted: “This isn’t my downside and never my fault.”

Richard Riakporhe will make his return in opposition to Krzysztof Twardowski and is promising a knockout.

Riakporhe mentioned about watching Chris Billam-Smith and Tommy McCarthy, who he has already overwhelmed, contest a European title: “It has motivated me much more. Rivals push us to do extra. We won’t take our eyes off the ball.

“They’re doing nicely which reveals the calibre of fighter that I’m, as a result of I ran by them like a scorching knife by higher.”

Germaine Brown mentioned about preventing Jamal Le Doux: “I’ve acquired the talents and energy to do it.

“From what I’ve seen of him, he is very skilful however I am a degree above him.

“As soon as I discover the openings, I’ll cease him.”

Watch Chris Eubank Jr’s comeback on Saturday night time, stay on Sky Sports activities.