Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan vows to stop Chris Eubank Jr on December 12
Sunday 29 November 2015 11:56, UK
Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan says Chris Eubank Jr is 'going to sleep' when the pair meet at The O2 on December 12.
O'Sullivan (22-1-KO15) has been taunting Eubank Jr (20-1-KO15) on social media for some time and has finally got his wish as the pair prepare to compete for a shot at the WBA world middleweight title live on Sky Sports.
The Irishman is trained by Paschal Collins - brother of Steve, who beat Eubank Jr's father 'English' in the 1990s. O'Sullivan is adamant he'll repeat the trick and destroy what he feels is 'hype' surrounding the Brighton man.
O'Sullivan told Sky Sports: "Defensively, I've seen Chris get hit numerous times. In every one of his fights, he gets hit and once he gets hit by me it will be a whole different story. He's never been in with someone who punches like me and with the small gloves on, he's going to sleep.
He's over-hyped. He's a good fighter. I'd be stupid to think he wasn't but he's not a great fighter. I'm a great fighter and I will knock him out.
"He's over-hyped. He's a good fighter. I'd be stupid to think he wasn't but he's not a great fighter. I'm a great fighter and I will knock him out.
"I'm over the moon, enjoying every minute of the build-up and I can't wait to get in there on December 12.
"I think he's got there because of his father and the help of Sky. It's great promotion for him but I'm so confident in beating him because I've seen weaknesses there. I've watched a lot of his fights. I carry the power. When I hit him, I'm just going to knock him out.
"There's the history there. Steve beat his father twice and we have the blueprint to beat the Eubank Jr's as Pachi said earlier. I believe on December 12 there'll be a third defeat for the Eubanks.
"Peter Quillin and Daniel Jacobs fight for the WBA title and the winner between me and Chris go on to fight the winner. I can't wait to fulfil my destiny and go on to become the middleweight champion of the world. I can't wait."
The fight takes place on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's British heavyweight title clash with long-time rival Dillian Whyte.
