Due to a shoulder injury to Welshman, Chris Eubank Jr British middleweight bout with Liam Williams was postponed until January 29

CHRIS EUBANK JR will now face Liam Williams on January 29 after the Welshman sustained a shoulder injury.

They were scheduled to meet in a highly anticipated clash of middleweights on December 11, in Cardiff.

After Williams sustained an injury during training, it is now confirmed that the fight will be rescheduled.

Promoter Kalle Sauerland said: “We were obviously disappointed to hear of Liam Williams’ injury but thankfully we will only have to wait a few more weeks to witness this blockbuster clash.

"Chris Eubank Jr. vs Liam Williams are the most important fight in British boxing at the moment.

"There is real bad blood between them and their rivalry will only intensify as they get closer to fighting night.

"This is the matchup everyone has been waiting for.

"The atmosphere in Cardiff will be amazing when these two warriors meet in the middle of the ring to resolve their differences."

The rivals met face-to-face at a London press conference, where verbal attacks continued.

A few days later, rumors and reports started circulating about Williams's departure.

Williams, Eubank Jr. and him have not yet commented on the rescheduling.

Ben Shalom, Boxxer promoter, said: "We were absolutely devastated to hear about Liam's injury. So we are equally thrilled to get this fight on in a matter weeks, to ensure Liam is 100 percent fit.

"The bitterness and mind games between them have only intensified over this period and they will soon be boiling point by the time the ring is formed.

"I am glad that the fans will have the opportunity to see the fight they so desperately desired."