Jack Catterall and Harlem Eubank finally locked their eyes and mouth on Matchroom’s latest “Cards on the Table” plot – no promoter, no reference, only the table between them and two prides that are not suitable for the room. result? Calm, awkward, slightly spicy exchange set the tone for the welterweight battle in the UK on Saturday Live in Daz AO Arena from Manchester.
Catterall lost Arnold Barboza Jr. while Eubank remained unbeaten and confident, preventing Tyron McKenna from encapsulating the IBF IBF Intercontinental Sketch. Now, they are both 31 years old, all talking about world champions and they are all trying to convince everyone that the other one is “good” but not “world-class”. Welcome to the British boxing team’s favorite pre-war tradition: self-chess.
Catterall admitted that “means everything” after giving up a careful decision in February. He asked 147 more questions than answers, but insisted that he peaked at the right time. “I’m alive, I take care of myself,” he said, basically telling Eubank that he’s not payday here, he’s playing his final match with a world title. He called Eubank “above average”, praised his victory, and then lowly claimed that his blueprint had won. Subtle.
When asked who has more of himself, Jack claimed it was just “work, work, work” without screaming online. It sounds humble…if you ignore the fact that he brings, how his life is clean. Still, he was not wrong with the bet. Saturday’s victory brought him back to the conversation, and the losses could put him in the domestic gatekeeper status.
Eubank says it’s his time, even if the resume says “not yet”
Harlem Eubank doesn’t pretend he’s been there and does it. He just thought he was ready. He said to Jack, “You’re at the top and we’re sure we’ll get the best version.” That’s why he wants to fight now – he wants to beat the best Catterall before someone else does that. confidence? Through the roof. Delusion? You decide.
He also ranked Jack as “that should have been undisputed” and said he chose him because “you are the best.” Respect, but you can see the glitter in his eyes – it is not a compliment, it is drawing. Harlem believes his shot in world honor begins with this victory. “I’m going to take it away with both hands,” he said, suggesting the frustration of years of watching outside.
Oh, and there are self-doubts? Eubank didn’t hide from it. “You need a self to play the sport,” he said. “You can’t box without it.” Fair point. No one has become a world champion by whispering self-doubt.
Complete Battle Card – Manchester AO Arena on July 5
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Jack Catterall and Harlem Eubank; middleweight; 12 rounds
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Joe Cordina vs. Jaret Gonzalez Quiroz; light; 10 rounds; WBO Global Title
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Aqib Fiaz vs. Alex Murphy; light; 10 rounds
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Pat Brown and Lewis Oakford; lightweight; 6 rounds
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Leo Atang vs. TBA; Heavyweight; 4 rounds (professional debut)
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William Crolla and Fraser Wilkinson; Superweight; 8 rounds
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Skye Nicolson and Carla Camila Campos Gonzales; super lightweight; 10 rounds
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Alfie Middlemiss vs. Mohammed Wako; lightweight; 4 rounds
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Niall Brown vs. Victor Ionascu; Super Middleweight; 6 rounds
Last updated on June 30, 20125
