Harlem Eubank, cousin of Chris Eubank Jr, had a special guest at his media day ahead of his clash with Christian Uruzquieta on Friday night. The unbeaten super lightweight was joined by Marnie Swindells, the founder of Bronx LDN gym and the winner of this year’s The Apprentice.
Swindells, who impressed Lord Alan Sugar with her business plan to open a chain of boxing-themed gyms, invited Eubank to train at her flagship facility in Camberwell, London. She also showed off her skills on the pads, as she helped Eubank sharpen up for his headline fight at York Hall, live and free-to-air on Channel 5 from 10pm.
Eubank, who has a perfect record of 16 wins and no losses, is aiming to make a statement against Uruzquieta, a tough Mexican who has never been stopped in 25 fights. The Brighton-born boxer, who comes from a famous boxing family, is hoping to secure a shot at the British title next year and follow in the footsteps of his uncle Chris Eubank Sr, a former two-time world champion.
WHAT TIME IS EUBANK VS. URUZQUIETA?
Date: Friday, March 31
Start time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. BST
Main event ringwalks (approx): 5:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 p.m.
BST The fight will take place at York Hall, London, United Kingdom Viewers in the UK can watch the fight live on Channel 5 from 10:00 pm,
The main card is set to get underway at 2:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. BST with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 p.m. BST.
Eubank said: “I’m grateful to Marnie for inviting me to her gym and giving me some tips on the pads. She’s a great example of someone who has combined her passion for boxing with her business acumen and achieved success. I’m looking forward to visiting her other gyms when they open.”
He added: “I’m fully focused on Uruzquieta, who is a dangerous opponent and will not be easy to beat. He’s coming to fight, coming to win and coming to try and upset the odds. But I’m ready to show the people what I can do and prove that I belong at the top level.”
Eubank will top an exciting card that features heavyweight prospect Matty Harris, who has knocked out his last three opponents in the first round, German super welterweight contender Abass Baraou, who is ranked in the top 10 by three major sanctioning bodies, and German featherweight sensation Sophie Alisch, who is making her British debut against Bec Connolly.
Don’t miss this action-packed night of boxing, brought to you by Wasserman Boxing in association with Ladbrokes, Numan and Infinitum Entertainment.
EUBANK VS. URUZQUIETA CARD
Harlem Eubank vs. Christian Uruzquieta; Super lightweight
Harry Scarff vs. Jordan Dujon; For the vacant WBO European super welterweight championship
Nick Parpa vs. Michael Webster; For the vacant BBBofC English cruiserweight
Abass Baraou vs. Ferenc Katona; Super welterweight
Sophie Alisch vs. Bec Connolly; Women’s featherweight
Matty Harris vs. Milos Veletic; Heavyweight
Jesse Brandon vs. Borja Lopez; Super lightweight
Codie Smith vs. Luca Genovese; Featherweight
