Min, 06-07-2025 13.54

Manchester, England – July 6, 2025

Jack Catterall claimed a unanimous decision victory over Harlem Eubank in a welterweight bout that was stopped early due to cuts on both fighters. The fight ended after six rounds at AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday night, following an accidental clash of heads that caused significant damage to both men.

This bout marked Catterall’s debut at welterweight, and although his performance wasn’t particularly explosive, he maintained control and composure throughout. The judges awarded Catterall the win with scores of 69-66 (twice) and 69-65, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most seasoned fighters in the division.

From the opening bell, Eubank attempted to disrupt Catterall’s rhythm with his signature showboating, waving his lead hand in front of the southpaw from Chorley. However, the tactic failed to faze Catterall, who repeatedly landed accurate left hands in response.

Round after round, Catterall calmly outboxed the increasingly frustrated Eubank. Although Eubank landed his best shot of the fight—a clean right hand to Catterall’s chin in the fourth round—he couldn’t follow it up effectively and was countered almost immediately.

The bout’s turning point came in the sixth round when both fighters went down after a tangle, then clashed heads during a clinch. The collision opened a severe cut above Catterall’s right eye and a cut over Eubank’s left eye, prompting the ringside doctor to assess the situation. Though the doctor initially allowed the fight to continue, referee Bob Williams stepped in and halted the contest before the start of round seven, citing the fighters’ safety.

Confusion followed the stoppage. Eubank briefly celebrated, thinking he had won, but it was soon clarified that the fight would go to the scorecards for a technical decision. All three judges had Catterall ahead, securing him the win.

The victory improves Catterall’s record to 31-1 (13 KOs) and positions him for a potential world title shot. Eubank, now 21-1 (9 KOs), suffered his first professional defeat and immediately called for a rematch. However, Catterall’s promoter Eddie Hearn dismissed the idea.

“A rematch doesn’t interest us,” Hearn stated. “Catterall showed he’s on another level. The next step is a world title.”

With this win, Catterall remains a key player in the welterweight landscape, and bigger opportunities now await him on the world stage. (Zulrzk)