TWEETS: Fans react to Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan loss to Chris Eubank Jr

By Steve Neville

While Conor McGregor was celebrating last night, it was a night of disappointment for another Irish fighter.

Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan was taking on Chris Eubank Jnr last night hoping for a win to earn a shot at the World Boxing Association (WBA) middleweight title.

It wasn't to be as O'Sullivan was

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While it wasn't to be for the Cork man, people were still impressed by his performance.

Loved the fight. @spike_osullivan tough guy. Had to throw the towel. No shame. @ChrisEubankJr amazing combos, impressive stamina, champion.

— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) December 12, 2015

@spike_osullivan @ChrisEubankJr takes two to make a fight & you made it a cracker Spike, will look forward to your next fight now

— Greg (@gergmitch) December 13, 2015

Some were disappointed that O'Sullivan was forced to retire.

Spike o Sullivan disappointed in the bloke #spikeveubank

— Samuel Khoo 🔮 (@KhooHanslip90) December 13, 2015

Others were impressed by the quality of Eubank Jnr.

Eubank Jr looked imperious this time out. Terrific speed/power, looks a real exciting fighter.Maybe not world level yet but will be #Eubank

— Stefan Laird (@SJLcoach) December 12, 2015

That was one of the most exciting fights I've ever seen. Eubank, wow just wow #Eubank #FutureChampion

— Joseph Michael Daniels (@MrJosephMichael) December 12, 2015

Cracking fight & win for Eubank Jr, he looked quick, sharp & powerful. Spike took some solid shots that would drop most. #boxing #Eubank

— Oly (@olynewt) December 12, 2015

But credit to O'Sullivan, he was humble in defeat.

Congradulations @ChrisEubankJr and team Eubank the better man won tonight credit to you and good luck in life and with your career 👊👍

— Gary Spike OSullivan (@spike_osullivan) December 13, 2015