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Harlem Eubank vs. Nurali Erdogan

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Harlem Eubank stopped Timo Schwarzkopf last time out. Photo Credit: Wasserman Boxing.

Eubank and Erdogan join forces on Friday evening (Wasserman)
Eubank and Erdogan join forces on Friday evening (Wasserman)

Harlem Eubank will move up to welterweight next Friday when he faces Nurali Erdogan at the Walker Activity Dome in Newcastle.

Wasserman by Kalle Sauerland Boxing promotes while Channel 5 telecast Eubank vs Erdogan live in the UK.

Eubank (19-0, 8 KO) has been steadily climbing up the ladder since 2022, where he had four fights, including an impressive second-round knockout of Sean “Masher” Dodd.

The Brightonian had three fights in 2023, and after scoring heavily over Miguel Cesario Antin, he stopped Ishmael Ellis in his seventh fight in July.

Eubank then finished the year with the best performance of his career in his first scheduled twelve rounds, outclassing Timo Schwarzkopf, dropping the German twice en route to a penultimate round stoppage that earned him the vacant WBO Global super lightweight title.

Harlem Eubank stopped Timo Schwarzkopf for the last time. Photo credit: Wasserman Boxing.
Harlem Eubank stopped Timo Schwarzkopf for the last time. Photo credit: Wasserman Boxing.

His debut at 147 pounds is secure because Erdogan (16-3, 1 KO) is not an outstanding boxer and has only one victory in the initial phase. The Frenchman has lost three of his last seven, the last by a split decision over undefeated Faizan Anwar in May in Abu Dhabi.

Erdogan has everything to do on Friday (Photo: L'Alsace /Vincent VOEGTLIN)
Erdogan has everything to do on Friday (Photo: L’Alsace /Vincent VOEGTLIN)

Prediction: Eubank should find it easier to settle into his novel weight and I expect him to score a landslide victory on the scorecards.

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The remaining ten fighters on the list are in the super lightweight division, where Ben Marksby (10-0, 0 KO) can go the distance for the first time and score points with Levi Kinsiana (11-3, 1 KO), who is scheduled to fight next month fight for the title of English lightweight champion.

It's time for a promotion for Marksby (Picture: Jennifer Charlton)
It’s time for a promotion for Marksby (Picture: Jennifer Charlton)

In eight rounds, Dan Toward (4-0, 3 KO) can once again delight his fans and can stop Johan Nova (9-1, 7 KO) on the schedule in the super welterweight division. Robert Lloyd-Taylor Jr (8-0, 1 KO) can score points in a welterweight clash with Robin Zamora (21-33, 10 KO).

In six-round action, Cyrus Pattinson (6-1, 4 KO) makes his Wasserman debut and could return from his loss to Conah Walker by making his super welterweight debut against Andrei Antonov (4-3-2, 1 KO) in the distance.

Pattinson hasn't boxed since he was last arrested. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Pattinson hasn’t boxed since he was last arrested. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Joe Laws (14-3, 5 KO) is fresh off a penalty shootout loss to Stephen McKenna in August, and “The Benwell Bomber” should return to winning ways after his initial fight with Adam Cieślak (8-21-1, 3 KO) in middleweight.

Undefeated super middleweight Niall Brown (12-0, 4 KO) can secure points in the fight against Pablo Sosa (12-8-3, 3 KO), and J’Hon Ingram (5-0, 4) can do the same KO). his super featherweight meeting with Jonatas Rodrigo Gomes de Oliveira (6-15, 5 KO).

Super featherweight talent Sophie Alisch (9-0, 1 KO) can remain undefeated thanks to a points victory over Marina Sakharov (6-19-2, 3 KO).

In four rounds of fights, Codie Smith (3-0-1, 0 KO) should defeat Engel Gomez (8-40-3, 4 KO) in super featherweight and Lee Rogers (1-0, 0 KO) in super bantamweight ) can also win on points against the tough Yin Caicedo (10-26-4, 4 KO). Super featherweight newcomer Eduard Georgiev (1-0, 0 KO) should take some time to beat Jack England (1-11-1, 0 KO).

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Diego Pacco versus Steven Nelson

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Nelson was tough and durable Photo Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

On Saturday in Las Vegas Diego Paczeco beat Steven Nelson on points. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
On Saturday in Las Vegas Diego Paczeco beat Steven Nelson on points. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

Diego Paczeco defended the titles of WBC USA and WBO International in super medium weight against the invincible Steven Nelson in Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, scoring clear points on Saturday.

Pachaco (23-0, 18 KO) was last seen in August, beating Macej Sulecki with arrows in the body in six rounds, while Nelson (20-1, 16 KO) also dropped out in the same month, defeating Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez in five rounds in Los Angeles.

Pakco began carefully because he devoted time to looking at the rival, who was already successful at the beginning, leaving forward and releasing his hands.

In the fourth round, Nelson took the cut with a brisk right hand of Pacharo and it seemed that this tilted the scales in favor of the 23-year-old.

Nelson had vision problems, which allowed Pasteco to make a few eye -catching counterattacks and combinations, especially in the seventh round, after which he slowly began to unscrew the screw as he struggled.

Nelson was hard and durable. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Nelson was difficult and sturdy. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

The player from Omah was stunned in the tenth round, but he showed courage and heart to continue shooting and gave his best to the last gong, where the result seemed inevitable.

Pakco defended the titles with three identical results 117-111 and was close to winning the title of world champion.

A player from Los Angeles is the number one claimant in the WBO organization to the United Master of Super Medium. Canelo Alvareza.

Pakco was close to winning the virgin title of the world champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Pakco was close to winning the virgin title of the world champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Cruz dominates over Salcido

Andy Cruz, a former amateur star, for the third time defended the title of IBF International in lightweight after a point victory over the Salcido Gamez Omar (20-2).

Cruz (5-0, 2 KO) dominated and won two results 98-92, and the third 99-91.

Cruz remained undefeated thanks to the dominant victory over Salcido. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Cruz remained undefeated thanks to the dominant victory over Salcido. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Mercado stops Pedraza

In the superior weight of the super delicate Ernesto Mercado (17-0, 16 KO) he made progress in his class and won the fourth round in front of the faded former world champion Jose Pedraza.

The accumulation of blows meant that Pedraza (29-7-1, 14 KO) landed on board and was unable to recover his legs sufficiently, and judge Robert Hoyle waved his hand to fight.

Rubalcava-Mercado kept a draw

The only player in the eighth round weighed 140 pounds, and Leonardo Rubalcava (9-0-1, 3 KO) and Israel Mercado fought for a majority draw.

Mercado (11-1-2, 7 KO) lost in the first round, and in the seventh round he was taken away from the punch from below, but two results 75-75 provided an impasse.

The third judge scored 76-74 in favor of Mercado.

Rubalcava and Mercado fought for a draw. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Rubalcava and Mercado fought for a draw. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
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In six rounds, Harley Mederos (8-0, 7 KO) won in the third round by knockout against Arturo de Isla (5-3-1, 4 KO) in lightweight, and Nishant Dev (1-0, 1 KO) Alton Wiggins (1-1-1) in the first round in super welterweight.

In the only four rounds of the struggle Zaquin Moses (2-0, 1 KO) forced Mario Garcia (3-1, 3 KO) to withdraw after the round of the clash in the super featherweight.

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David Benavidez criticizes ‘fucking p***y’ Canelo Alvarez

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Canelo and Crawford are closing in on a deal for a September showdown in Las Vegas Photo Credit: Amanda Westcott/Mark Robinson/Matchroom

This week, Benavidez attacked Canelo. Photo: Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions/Ed Mulholland/Matchroom
This week, Benavidez attacked Canelo. Photo: Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions/Ed Mulholland/Matchroom

David Benavidez has reignited the war of words between himself and longtime rival Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

Although a fight has not yet taken place between the two, Benavidez and Canelo have launched numerous verbal attacks on each other, mainly when the former fought in the super middleweight division.

After “The Mexican Monster” moved up to delicate heavyweight, things went tranquil between the pair for a while – but that has now changed.

Many in the sport believe that Alvarez is shying away from fighting his younger, bigger opponent, even though it is arguably the most financially lucrative fight for him.

And when Benavidez showed up The hustle and bustle of Miami this week he went on an X-rated tirade against the four-weight world champion.

Canelo and Crawford are nearing an agreement for a September fight in Las Vegas. Photo: Amanda Westcott/Mark Robinson/Matchroom
Canelo and Crawford are nearing an agreement for a September fight in Las Vegas. Photo: Amanda Westcott/Mark Robinson/Matchroom

“Honestly, I think Canelo is f*ckin’ f–king! This is just my opinion.

If we ever fight, this man will make well over $100 million.

“He says I have nothing to offer, that I’m a nobody and I need more experience.

“But if you’re going to make $100 million fighting someone who has no experience and all the crap they’re saying about me, why don’t you come in and get the large bucks?

“I’m not afraid of anyone!” I accept challenges. So Canelo and his fans say I bring nothing to the table – everyone is afraid, just like he is afraid.

“If he wants to prove that I’m not shit, come and prove it to everyone. It’s that plain.”

Benavidez puts his interim WBC light heavyweight title on the line against Morrell Photo: Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions
Benavidez puts his interim WBC delicate heavyweight title on the line against Morrell Photo: Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions

Unfortunately for Benavidez, it looks like the Alvarez fight will never happen as the Guadalajara fighter enters the twilight of his career.

Unified super middleweight champion “Canelo” has not boxed since his September win over Edgar Berlanga, although reports suggest he has agreed terms for a thrilling fight with pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford in September.

As for Benavidez, he will face the toughest test of his career on February 1, when he will lose his job faces the outstanding Cuban amateur David Morrell Jr for the “regular” and interim WBA delicate heavyweight world titles.

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Daniel Dubois sends a message to Tyson Fury after his retirement

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Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing aged 36 Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Daniel Dubois believes that Tyson Fury will return. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing/Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions
Daniel Dubois believes that Tyson Fury will return. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing/Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions

Daniel Dubois believes that Tyson Fury will return to the ring and claims that a fight between them may happen.

Fury ended hopes of All-British fights against the likes of Dubois and long-time rival Anthony Joshua after retiring last Monday, less than a month after his second successive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.

However, “Dynamite” believes that his compatriot will return in a similar mood as when he retired in April 2022, only to return seven months later.

If the “Gypsy King” ends his final retirement, Dubois insists the fight with Joshua must happen, which has opened the door for him to face the winner.

“I think he will definitely come back,” said the 27-year-old talkSPORT.

Tyson Fury announced that he is retiring from boxing at the age of 36. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Tyson Fury announced that he is retiring from boxing at the age of 36. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“He’s always done that throughout his career, mind games and all that.

“So I think he will come back. He plays various characters. He will definitely come back.

“Get them in the ring [Joshua and Fury].

“I want to see them fight now.

“I punched Joshua so he had to fight Fury.

“I want to see what’s left between these two.

“And then maybe I’ll fight the winner.”

Dubois will face Parker on February 22 in Riyad. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Dubois will face Parker on February 22 in Riyad. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The Londoner knocked out “AJ” five rounds in September at Wembley Stadium and on February 22 in Riyad, he will defend the IBF world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker.

Dubois stormed the ring after Usyk’s rematch victory over Fury, calling for a rematch from their August 2023 clash.

The Londoner’s argument for wanting a rematch is based on a controversial low blow in the fifth round of the fight against the Ukrainian, which he believed was a legal shot.

“Usyk, I want to take revenge,” he said.

“Good job tonight.

Dubois attacked Usyk's post-fight interview, calling for a rematch. Photo: TNT Sports
Dubois attacked Usyk’s post-fight interview, calling for a rematch. Photo: TNT Sports

“I want revenge for the last robbery.

“Let’s sort this out. Let’s go.

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