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Chris Eubank Jr v Anatoli Muratov OFF: David Avanesyan vs Liam Taylor to headline – UK start time, talkSPORT commentary, undercard, live stream and latest news

Chris Eubank Jr will no longer headline at Wembley Arena on Saturday night after his fight with Anatoli Muratov was cancelled.

The fight was called off at the eleventh hour after the British Boxing Board of Control raised concerns about Muratov’s pre-fight medicals.

Chris Eubank Jr will NOT take on Anatoli Muratov at the Wembley Arena this weekend

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Chris Eubank Jr will NOT take on Anatoli Muratov at the Wembley Arena this weekend

However, with a stacked undercard, talkSPORT will still bring you live commentary of the event, with David Avanesyan’s European welterweight title fight against Liam Taylor now topping the bill.

Avanesyan vs Taylor: Date and UK start time

The Wembley Arena in London will host this 12-round welterweight contest on Saturday, October 2.

The two fighters will make their ring walks at approximately 10pm.

Jamal Le Doux v Germaine Brown is among the undercard bouts.

Avanesyan vs Taylor: talkSPORT coverage

talkSPORT will have full commentary of the bout on Fight Night Live.

Adam Catterall will be your host and we’ll bring you all the very best build-up, the bout itself and all the ringside reaction and analysis.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2, click  HERE for the live stream.

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The pair will fight for the European title

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The pair will fight for the European title

Avanesyan vs Taylor: How to watch

This clash will also be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena from 7:30pm.

Sky Sports customers can live stream this via the app using their mobile, tablet or computer devices.

If not, you can purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £9.99.

Eubank Jr v Muratov: Undercard

Subject to change

  • MAIN EVENT: David Avanesyan v Liam Taylor
  • Jamal Le Doux v Germaine Brown
  • Richard Riakporhe v Krzysztof Twardowski
  • Mikael Lawal v Benoit Huber
  • Linus Udofia v Xhuljo Vrenozi
  • Joe Pigford v Isaac Aryee
  • Ebonie Jones v Vaida Masiokaite
  • Harvey Horn v Adam Yahaya

What has been said?

BOXXER’s Ben Shalom told Sky Sports: “Obviously we are all disappointed that Chris Eubank Jr. can no longer compete on tonight’s card, but it is important to make the right decision in the interests of fighters’ health and safety.

“We’re grateful to the British Board of Boxing Control for the standards they employ to protect that.

“My thoughts go out to Chris, who has had a very difficult time lately. He will come back stronger and remains a key figure in Sky Sports’ plans.

“Chris will be returning with a big fight in the next few weeks.”