Spike O'Sullivan: My new friendship with Chris Eubank Sr. but fears for Jr. 

Sharing lamb shanks and life stories with my idol was a special day. But his son is now facing down a career-defining rematch with Liam Smith

LASER FOCUS: Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. face off during a press conference at New Century Hall, Manchester. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire 

I didn’t recognise the number but answered anyway. Good thing I did, because within a couple of seconds and a couple of words I sure recognised the voice.

It was mid June when the phone rang and Chris Eubank was on the other end. The original Chris Eubank who doesn’t need a couple of letters after his name to let you know which one he is. He was reaching out to me, he said, “as a fellow warrior” and wondered if I'd be interested in meeting up.