Eubank Jr vs O'Sullivan: Andy Lee tips Chris Eubank Jr for victory over Spike O'Sullivan
Thursday 10 December 2015 17:35, UK
Andy Lee believes Chris Eubank Jr's clash with Spike O'Sullivan could be the fight of the night at London's O2 Arena.
The WBA title eliminator on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's heavyweight bout with Dillian Whyte is expected to be a keenly-contested affair.
WBO champion Lee, who defends his title against Billy Joe Saunders in Manchester next weekend, has been working with Eubank Jr in the build-up to Saturday's contest.
Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ Lee said: "We have trained together. We shared the gym together and share the same trainer in Adam Booth.
"I know Spike O'Sullivan from our amateur days in Ireland and they're definitely contenders and on the fringes at the moment. The winner of this fight will be propelled to a serious challenger.
"It's a very close fight. You could see why both guys could win. Spike O'Sullivan has a big punch, that's what he's known for and he's a very tough guy.
"Eubank also has a big punch but has a lot of skill, finesse and explosiveness as well. It has the potential to be the fight of the night on Saturday.
"It's a 50/50 fight. I'm looking forward to watching it and the winner's a real challenger for one of the bigger belts.
"I have a good insight into the fight. I think it's a close fight but I'd favour Eubank Jr to win just because I think he has a little bit more pedigree."
The man Lee takes on at the Manchester Arena on December 19 is another who catches the eye, with Saunders having beaten both Eubank Jr and O'Sullivan.
He is ready for the Irishman, however, saying: "He's beaten everybody he's fought and he's the No 1 contender so he's a serious, serious challenge for me.
"I've done everything possible in training to be prepared and to be 100 per cent ready for this fight. I've left no stone unturned and hopefully that will show next Saturday."
Watch Eubank Jr vs O'Sullivan on Joshua vs Whyte, exclusively live on Sky Sports Box Office, December 12, now available to order via your Sky remote or online.
