Jack Catterall v Harlem Eubank

Jack Catterall will face the undefeated Harlem Eubank in a welterweight contest at Manchester's AO Arena on 5 July.

Former world title challenger Catterall, 31, lost to Arnold Barboza Jnr in February, while fellow Briton Eubank, 31, has won all 21 of his bouts since becoming professional in 2017.

He stopped Tyrone McKenna in March, with his cousin Chris Eubank Jr and uncle Chris Eubank Sr watching on.

"This is another huge domestic fight that I can really sink my teeth into," said Catterall.

"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 said: "This is a fight that's been on my radar for a long time, and I'm delighted it's finally happening.

"Jack is a world-class fighter and, in my view - and many others' - a former undisputed champion.

"These are the elite-level match-ups I've been calling for, and make no mistake, I'm ready."

Catterall missed out on becoming England's first male undisputed champion in the four-belt era when he lost to Josh Taylor in 2022.

Most ringside observers felt he should have been awarded the decision against the Scot.

Catterall bounced back with a dominant win over Jorge Linares, gained revenge in a rematch with Taylor and edged past Regis Prograis.

He was one win away from a second world title shot but came up short in a close fight against Barboza Jr.

Eubank has built his name on free-to-air television but has yet to fight anyone of Catterall's level.

After his win over McKenna, he called for a fight with Conor Benn, who was beaten by Eubank Jr last month, in the future.

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