In a thrilling night of boxing at Brighton, Harlem Eubank, the less celebrated of the Eubank fighters, successfully defended his unbeaten record. Cheered on by fans and with his legendary uncle, Chris Eubank Senior, watching closely from ringside, Harlem showcased his skills by defeating the spirited Tyrone McKenna in the 10th round. The match saw McKenna hit the canvas three times before the bout was called.
With this commanding victory, Eubank not only kept his pristine record intact, now standing at 21 wins with 9 knockouts, but also secured the IBF Intercontinental Welterweight belt. Meanwhile, McKenna, at 35, saw his record slip to 24-6-1 with 7 knockouts.
The crowd witnessed a masterful display from Eubank as his powerful and precise right hand repeatedly found its mark. Fans in Brighton were treated to the show they hoped for, as Eubank delivered on his promise to shine in front of his home crowd. McKenna, hailing from Ireland with a past marked by time in prison, had confidently predicted he would knock out Eubank, a claim that ultimately fell flat as he was the one stopped in the ring.
Looking ahead, Eubank has his sights set on Conor Benn. With Benn scheduled to fight Chris Eubank Jr. in a highly anticipated match this April, Harlem is eager to take on Benn himself. Harlem confidently stated, “His natural weight class is 147 pounds, and I fight at 147 pounds. I want him next.”
The question remains if Harlem will have his moment under the bright lights, like his more famous cousin. There’s growing speculation that he might just be the best boxer between the two active Eubanks.
In other results from the night:
– Harlem Eubank (21-0-0) won by TKO against Tyrone McKenna (24-6-1), capturing the vacant IBF Inter-Continental Welterweight title.
– Dan Toward (5-0-0) was stopped by Muzamiru Kakande (8-1-1) in round 5 of 8 in a super welterweight contest.
– Michael Conlan (18-3-0) defeated Asad Asif Khan (19-5-1) on points after an engaging 8-round super featherweight bout.
– Tom Welland (7-0-0) delivered a knockout blow to Ally B Lubanja (5-1-2) in the 4th round of a 6-round fight.
It was a night of intense and exciting boxing action, with every fighter giving their all in the ring.
