Boxing Match Preview: Jack Catterall (30-2-0, 13 KOs) vs. Harlem Eubank (21-0-0, 9 JKOs)

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Event: Matchroom Boxing – Main Event
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Venue: AO Arena, Manchester, UK
Division: Welterweight (147 lbs) – 12 Rounds
Broadcast: Live on DAZN (Global)
Ring Walks: Approx. 10:00 PM BST / 5:00 PM EST / 2:00 PM PST

Fighter Profiles

Jack “El Gato” Catterall

Record: 30-2-0 (13 KOs)

Age: 32

Height: 5’7″ (170 cm)

Reach: 68.9″ (175 cm)

Stance: Southpaw

Hometown: Chorley, England

Current WBO Welterweight Ranking: #11

Catterall is a seasoned technician known for his slick counter-punching, footwork, and ring IQ. After controversial setbacks against Josh Taylor and Arnold Barboza Jr., he’s now moving up to welterweight in search of a fresh title run. This bout marks his debut at 147 lbs.

Harlem Eubank

Record: 21-0-0 (9 KOs)

Age: 32

Height: 5’8″ (173 cm)

Reach: 68.1″ (173 cm)

Stance: Orthodox

Hometown: Brighton, England

Current WBO Welterweight Ranking: #14

Notable Titles: IBF Inter-Continental, WBO Global (140 lbs)

The unbeaten nephew of Chris Eubank Sr., Harlem has steadily climbed the ranks with wins over Tyrone McKenna and Timo Schwarzkopf. This is by far his toughest test, and a win would catapult him into world title contention.

Tale of the Tape

AttributeJack CatterallHarlem Eubank
Record30-2-0 (13 KOs)21-0-0 (9 KOs)
Age3232
Height5’7″5’8″
Reach68.9″68.1″
StanceSouthpawOrthodox
Pro Rounds230134
KO %43%43%

Fight Breakdown

Catterall’s Keys to Victory

Experience Advantage: 11 more fights and nearly 100 more rounds than Eubank.

Ring IQ: Elite counter-puncher with a proven ability to outbox top-tier opponents.

Pressure Fighting: Known for cutting off the ring and breaking down opponents over time.

Eubank’s Keys to Victory

Footwork & Movement: Will need to stay mobile and avoid being cornered.

Jab & Distance Control: Must use his reach and speed to keep Catterall at bay.

Composure: This is his first true step-up fight—mental discipline will be crucial.

How to Watch

Streaming: DAZN (Global)

Main Card Start: 2:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM BST

Main Event Ring Walks: Approx. 5:00 PM EST / 10:00 PM BST

FIGHT ODDS

Jack Catterall                     – 300

Harlem Eubank                 + 225

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 4, 2025

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