Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta Preview
Chris Eubank Jr will fight Kamil Szeremeta for the IBO World Middleweight championship this weekend. The pair will face off in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. They’re fighting on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol.
Eubank Jr is one of the most high-profile boxers without a major title. He rose to prominence because of his father’s reputation. However, he’s still a skilled and powerful operator. Szeremeta could be one of the tougher tests of his career. Eubank Jr starts as a firm favourite against the veteran Pole.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta Key Stats and Head-to-Head
It’s been over a year since we last saw Eubank Jr in action. The 35-year-old is currently coming off back-to-back fights against Liam Smith. He lost the first match against the Liverpudlian by knockout in brutal style. However, he rebounded to stop Smith in the rematch in the tenth round.
Eubank Jr is a former IBO Super-Middleweight champion but has never held a major sanctioning body’s title. He has a record of 33-3 with 24 knockouts for a 72% KO percentage. Despite being a recognisable name, he hasn’t beaten anybody outside the British market.
Meanwhile, Szeremeta is a true veteran of the sport with a 25-2 record, including eight finishes. He’s a year younger than Eubank at 34. The Polish bruiser’s knockout percentage is currently 32%. Both of Szeremeta’s defeats came via KO while Eubank Jr has one knockout loss on his record.
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Eubank Jr and Szeremeta both fight out of orthodox stances. The Polish fighter has a half-inch reach advantage. However, Eubank Jr. is one and a half inches taller than Szeremeta. They’ll probably be of a similar stature as Szeremeta’s last match was super-middleweight.
The Pole’s most famous fight before this match-up was his clash with Gennady Golovkin. He fought ‘GGG’ for the IBF title, but retired after seven rounds. Szeremeta is currently coming off a split draw against Abel Mina. Before this, he enjoyed a four-fight win streak with one TKO victory.
Szeremeta currently trains in his native Poland where he has spent the bulk of his career. One subplot saw Eubank Jr leave his trainer Brian McIntyre for Jonathan Banks. McIntyre famously coaches Terence Crawford but suffered an arrest this year for a firearms offence. Banks has a strong pedigree and worked with Golovkin in the past.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta Predictions
Our boxing prediction is that Eubank Jr will win this match. He is a more physically gifted athlete than Szeremeta and is also tougher than people give him credit. Eubank Jr. has more resources than Szeremeta, including superior coaching.
Eubank Jr isn’t one of the best fighters in the world, but he was at a higher level than Szeremeta. He has worked with some of the sport’s top trainers. Collaborating with Jonathan Banks could be a masterstroke. Banks coached ‘GGG’ when he fought Szeremeta so he knows the Polish fighter well.
Junior loses to a certain level of fighter. We’re talking about the likes of George Groves and Billy Joe Saunders. These boxers are in the upper tier of the sport. The Liam Smith defeat was an anomaly because it was a freakish finish. Eubank Jr dominated until Smith’s moment of magic.
Szeremeta rarely fights boxers of Eubank Jr’s level. Yes, he faced Golovkin, who was arguably the best in the world, but he suffered four knockdowns against the Kazakh. Since then he’s bounced around the regional scene fighting for EBU titles.
We think the bright lights of Riyadh will be a massive factor here. Eubank Jr is the draw in this bout. Even hardcore boxing fans don’t know much about Szeremeta except that he once fought Golovkin. The setting may daunt the Polish fighter.
Eubank will probably add another scalp to his list of knockouts. We expect a finish in the seventh or eighth round. Eubank hits like a truck and should be able to break through Szeremeta’s defence. It could be a brief night for the Polish boxer.
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Eubank does have a habit of making life difficult for himself. It’s not impossible that he becomes complacent and leaves himself open. Liam Smith proved this the hard way, but that’s why it’s unlikely to happen. Szeremeta’s KO percentage doesn’t inspire much confidence in his ability to finish this fight.
Always check the live betting markets during a fight. There’s nothing better than watching how a boxer performs in the early rounds to understand how a match is going. If Eubank Jr. starts strong, it may be time to pick a round for him to get the finish.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta Betting Tips
In our online sportsbook, Chris Eubank Jr is a massive favourite to defeat Szeremeta. It’s 1/33 for Eubank to win this fight outright. This isn’t very profitable because a €10 stake would only make €0.30. It’s not worthwhile making this wager.
However, it makes sense to bet on Eubank Jr because he’s the most likely victor. Check out the other boxing markets. Consider selecting the method of victory because it’s more lucrative than an outright victory. We think that Eubank Jr will knock Szeremeta out. His impressive finishing rate suggests that he will overwhelm his Polish opponent.
Another option is to select Eubank Jr to win by TKO. Szeremeta is a tough fighter and showed heart against Golovkin. He got off the canvas four times against the legendary Kazakh. Eubank Jr doesn’t have the same skill levels, so perhaps he won’t be able to have the same success.
Players can choose the precise method of victory. For example, a clean knockout or a retirement between rounds. The latter could be a decent option because Szeremeta’s two TKO defeats came this way. His corner has a history of protecting him from himself. This could be a smart bet if Eubank enjoys early success.
The odds suggest that a Szeremeta victory is very unlikely. However, nothing is impossible in boxing. It’s 17/2 for the Polish fighter to win this match outright. A €10 wager would yield a massive €85.
It’s difficult to see an obvious method of victory for Szeremeta. We don’t think he has the skills to outbox Eubank Jr across 12 rounds. Perhaps his best chance is to make this a gritty, uncomfortable bout for his British opponent. He should lean on Eubank Jr and use dirty boxing as much as possible.
His low knockout percentage suggests that a Szeremeta finish is unlikely. However, Eubank Jr. has suffered a relatively recent KO. If he can find the button, he may enjoy success. We think the odds are wider than these boxer’s abilities reflect. Eubank should win, but he may make this more difficult than necessary. Szeremeta is an awkward opponent.
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Other options include grouped and single-round betting for when this fight will finish. We believe that the match will end between rounds seven and nine. Szeremeta may hang tough until then, but eventually, Eubank should have too much for him. You can also make an over-under wager on how far this fight will go. We think it will pass the 6.5 round mark.
Don’t forget to look at the other boxing matches on this Riyadh Season card. You can bet on Artur Beterbiev as he fights Dmitry Bivol in the main event. This is a clash of styles and should be an electrifying match-up. Meanwhile, Skye Nicolson will fight Raven Chapman in a big women’s match-up. Create an accumulator to maximise your potential profits.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Kamil Szeremeta Outcome
Everybody is predicting that Eubank Jr. will win this boxing match. His new promoter says he must fight for a middleweight world title next. The WBO and IBF titles may be vacant soon, with Janibek Alimkhanuly potentially moving up to super-middleweight. This would be a massive opportunity for Eubank Jr to get the title he craves. The underrated Erislandy Lara recently defended the WBA strap while Carlos Adames is the WBC champion.
However, a non-title fight could be in his future if the money is right. Many people expect him to face Billy Joe Saunders in a lucrative rematch. Saunders says their teams are in heavy talk. He hasn’t fought since losing to Canelo in 2021. Conor Benn remains on Eubank Jr’s radar too. A Szeremeta victory would throw a spanner into the works. This would make the Benn fight more likely.
