Former World Title challenger Jack Catterall will look to return to winning ways when he takes on undefeated British welterweight rival Harlem Eubank at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday July 5, live worldwide on DAZN.
Chorley’s Catterall (30-2, 13 KOs) makes the move up to 147lbs following his razor close split decision loss to the USA’s Arnold Barboza Jr in their interim WBO Super-Lightweight World Title clash in February.
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Brighton’s Eubank (21-0, 9 KOs) is yet to taste defeat since joining the professional ranks back in 2017, and the 31-year-old stopped Belfast’s Tyron McKenna in nine rounds to pick up the IBF Intercontinental Title in his hometown last time out in March.
The early betting has Catterall as the 4/9 favourite with Eubank a 9/5 underdog and the Draw 16/1.
Catterall ready to make a statement
“This is another huge domestic fight that I can really sink my teeth into,” said Catterall. “After the disappointment of my last fight, I’m grateful to Frank Smith and Eddie Hearn for giving me the opportunity to headline again in Manchester.
“I’m eager to put on a big performance and make a statement in my first fight up at Welterweight. The Eubank name is hot at the moment but I’m ready to put the fire out in style.”
Eubank says the time is right
“This is a fight that’s been on my radar for a long time, and I’m delighted it’s finally happening,” said Eubank. “Jack is a world-class fighter and, in my view – and many others’ – a former undisputed champion.
“These are the elite-level matchups I’ve been calling for, and make no mistake, I’m ready. They say timing is everything in boxing, and this summer clash couldn’t have come at a better moment in my career.”
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Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman, said: “Another huge domestic clash for Chorley’s Jack Catterall as he takes on unbeaten Brighton man Harlem Eubank in his first fight up at Welterweight.
“Both men are huge names in British boxing and this is a fight that promises to deliver for the fans. Jack has proved that he belongs on the world stage, and this will be his third headliner in a row in Manchester.
“Harlem comes into this fight in red-hot form, looking to prove that he belongs on the biggest stage. We’ll have news on a stacked undercard dropping soon.”
Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman, said: “You can’t beat a domestic dust-up and Catterall vs. Eubank has all the makings of a classic.
“Jack has been operating at world level for many years, but Harlem has shown with his recent performances that he now belongs on this stage.
“He is one of the biggest names in British boxing, his rise through the levels has been watched by millions of fans and on July 5, in Manchester, another chapter will be written in the famous Eubank story.”
Tickets for the fight will be priced at £40, £60, £100, £200 and £350 (Ringside). Matchroom Fight Pass tickets and AO Arena presale tickets go on sale at 10.00am on Tuesday May 20 and General Sale tickets go on sale at 10.00am on Wednesday May 21.
