BIG BOY Chris Eubank Jr doesn't need his legendary father to settle British grudge wars.
The two-weight world champion at the eccentric weight of 220 was his son's cornerman for defeats against George Groves, Billy Joe Saunders, and George Groves. He was still loud at ringside during his win over James DeGale.
Chris Eubank Jr. says he doesn’t need anyone to stand up for him "anymore"
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He has been absent from the bitter grudge match in Cardiff with Liam Williams on Saturday night.
Although the 55-year-old icon will attend the ringside, he has given training duties to American ring legend Roy Jones Jr.
Eubank Jr., 32, insists that he has the confidence to continue carrying the family name on his own.
The Brighton middleweight declared: "I'm a big boy. I don't need anyone speaking for me anymore.
"When I was younger, I didn't want to be in front cameras. But now, I have done it and feel more confident and ready to talk about anything. It's a natural progression.
"My father will be there the night of the event, 100 percent. Roy and he are in constant communication, but he won't be there in the corner.
"It's different not having Chris Eubank in the corner because Chris Eubank is a presence in your corner -- but he hasn't been in my corner since years."
In July 2014, the second-generation slugger was in an awkward situation when his father hailed him the best fighter in the country and said he was ready to take over for Floyd Mayweather.
Eubank Jr. suffered his first defeat just four months later, but he believes that all his old man's bluster helped to make him the 31-2 headliner.
The 11-year-old 6lb ace stated that he compared me with Mayweather to promote his fighter. People have been talking about it for years.
"He did his job. He was a fight manager.
"He said it. It put a lot pressure on me, but it forced I to train hard and fight to live up to it.
"It helps me to have dealt with pressure in the past. It is a problem for other men.
"When all is at stake, other people collapse and fold, but it focuses and improves me.
"Bring all the Pressure."
Williams, a Welsh rugby union star, wants to see his country's stars play against Ireland in the Six Nations on the hotel TV. He then races over to the Motorpoint Arena where he will attack his foe.
If he wins, he will be able to enjoy a similar meal at the buffet and bar.
The 29-year old thirsty man cried out: "He is so full s ***.
"I will make him question his level of competence.
"I will certainly take him back a couple of steps and place him back in his box.
"On Sunday morning, I will likely wake up and have a full cheesecake for breakfast -- no cutting slices bulls**t -- so grab a large spoon and get right in to it.
"Once I'm able to recover from my food coma, I will have 20 pints cider!"
- Eubank Jr. v Williams is exclusive and live on Sky Sports starting at 7.30pm Saturday night.
