CHRIS EUBANK JR reckons Liam Williams’ effort to talk him into a pre-fight row was a sign of weakness.
At Thursday’s final press conference, ahead of their Saturday Cardiff showdown, Williams whispered insults at his enemy until promoter Kalle Sauerland pulled Eubank Jr, 32, away.
But the Brighton son of British ring legend Chris Sr reckons the Welshman is all-talk-and-no-action.
He said: “It was easy to keep my cool because it was a sign of weakness. He was all bark and no bite, again. That’s the second press conference he has done it at.
“He tried to give a little bit when we were taking photos but I didn’t listen and just told him he looked weak.
“As we get closer to the fight he will get more emotional and he will be feeling a lot worse on the night.”
Eubank will walk into a hostile crowd that will have watched the Ireland vs Wales Six Nations clash on TV and downed plenty of booze to loosen up their proud and loud Welsh voices.
But he insists he will keep an ice-cool head walking into the Dragon’s den and feeling the heat.
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“Location makes no difference,” he said. “It won’t affect my tactics or the outcome.
“It might help him a little bit – if he needs it – but for me it is business. I dont care about boos or cheers, it doesn’t affect me.
“We have the styles to make an epic fight and I will prove my haters and doubters wrong, as usual.
“People have not believed in me from day one and I enjoy that, it makes the task more exciting and enjoyable.”
Williams will have just enough time to catch the rugby in his hotel room, before making his way to the arena and he reckons a violent Wales win spurred on by the anthem will help him get in the mood.
He said: “I can’t see me leaving the room until the game finishes.
“I will be fired up, I might run across to the arena, punch a few people along the way and give him the finishing touches.
“I don’t like him. I really dislike him actually. I don’t need to use anymore of my energy on him.
“The fight is made, I’ve got to make weight and then fight on Saturday so we will keep our energy, our positive energy and use that on Saturday night.”
When asked if he would rather beat-up or outbox his nemesis, the 31-year-old didn’t need too long to ponder: “Beat him up”, he growled.
“Inflict some pain. It doesn’t really matter to me, as long as I beat him and put him back in his box. Silence him for a little bit.”
Eubank Jr. vs. Williams is live and exclusive on Sky Sports this Saturday from 7.30pm
