Harlem Eubank is coming back with a point to prove when he takes on ‘wild man’ Josh Wagner, live on 5.

Eubank returns to the Brighton Centre, on Friday, November 21 to face the Canadian following his highly contentious loss to Jack Catterall earlier this year.

Harlem plans on shutting up his critics and putting himself firmly back in world title contention with a devastating victory, in front of his home fans.

But Wagner, the former IBF International champion, is straining at the leash for his chance to wreck Eubank’s title plans and heads to Brighton ready to inflict a crushing defeat on his rival.

Wasserman Boxing, in association with Ladbrokes and Infinitum, can also confirm the first two barnstorming undercard fights for the November 21 show, with Niall Brown facing Darren Johnstone for the vacant IBO European Super Middleweight title.

But not before hard-hitting heavyweights Matty Harris and Franklin Ignatius take their bad blood into an eight-round shootout, with the winner moving towards a domestic title shot in the New Year. 

Tickets go on sale on Monday at 10am at www.wassermanboxing.com.

Harlem Eubank said: “The fight with Catterall proved that I belong at world level.

“The critics couldn’t wait to stick the boot in afterwards, but mark my words, I will be world champion and after I handle business on November 21 against Josh Wagner, I’m coming straight for the title.

“Trust me, I’m only just getting started and in front of my home fans, I’ll make the naysayers eat their words as it will be Eubank supremacy once again with a devastating display.

“Everyone has seen what happens when I fight in Brighton, I produce clinical performances and get the job done inside the distance, and this will be exactly the same.”

Josh Wagner said: “I watched Eubank’s last fight, and he clearly didn’t go in there to win.

“He stepped up in class and was exposed.  His career is on the ropes, and he desperately needs a win to get back on track, but he’s picked the wrong opponent for that.

“I’m relentless, I train to knock people out and on November 21 Eubank will fall.”

Kalle Sauerland, Head of Global Boxing at Wasserman, said: “Never, ever, write off a Eubank.

“And Harlem cannot wait to meet Wagner in the middle of the ring and put on a performance that sets the record straight.

“This man proved he belongs at world level in that Catterall fight and victory over the wild man Wagner, puts him right in the picture for a title shot next year.

“It’ll not be a fight for the feint-hearted and tops a brilliant card which also features an IBO title showdown between Niall Brown and Darren Johnstone, as well as Harris vs. Ignatius in a heavyweight humdinger, that has bad intentions written all over it!

“Brighton will rock on November 21, live on 5.”

LONDON, UK (September 6, 2024) – Jeamie TKV and Franklin Ignatius collide in a mouth-watering all-British heavyweight battle on Saturday, October 19th at the Copper Box Arena in London, presented by BOXXER, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.

The heavyweight foes, who have previously fought as amateurs, will reignite their rivalry as part of BOXXER’s hotly anticipated ‘High Voltage’ fight night topped by the explosive super lightweight clash between Adam Azim and Ohara Davies.

Tottenham’s TKV (6-1, 3 KOs) returns to the ring following an impressive points victory over Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko last time out at The OVO Arena Wembley in February.

The 30-year-old, who trains alongside heavyweight star Anthony Joshua under the tutelage of renowned coach Ben Davison, will now step up to take on the undefeated Ignatius over ten rounds.

Having recently overcome fellow British heavyweight prospects Steve Robinson and Hosea Stewart, Ignatius (6-0-1, 1 KO) will be aiming to extend his unbeaten run and claim another notable domestic scalp.

The Dagenham boxer is also out for revenge having lost by single point to TKV when they met in the London finals as amateurs in 2019.

Jeamie TKV said: “I’m back and ready for violence. I’ve already beaten Franklin once in the amateurs and now I’m going to do it again in the pros.”

Franklin Ignatius said: “Jeamie beat me by one point in the amateurs. I’m looking to avenge that defeat. I know it will be a tough fight but it’ll be entertaining and I’m confident that I’ll win. I’m thankful to BOXXER and Sky Sports for the opportunity and I plan on taking full advantage of it.”

BOXXER Founder and CEO Ben Shalom said: “This is a great heavyweight fight and a fantastic addition to an action-packed night of boxing at the Copper Box Arena on October 19th. Jeamie and Franklin have history and that’s sure to add some extra spice. It’s a big opportunity for both men. The winner will be in a great position to get their name firmly on the domestic heavyweight scene.”

Fights fans can expect an electric atmosphere when British super lightweight rivals Adam Azim and Ohara Davies go toe-to-toe in a highly charged contest on Saturday, October 19th at the Copper Box Arena in London.

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Franklin Ignatius and Ibrahim Nadim will be hoping to impress on their professional debuts on Thursday’s JD NXTGEN show at York Hall topped by the vacant British Cruiserweight title clash between unbeaten contenders Richard Riakporhe and Jack Massey, shown live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US. 

Ignatius, a former London ABA Champion and Harringey Box Cup winner, will make his debut at Heavyweight after representing the renowned Repton Boxing Club during a short 20-fight amateur career. 

Managed by Charlie Sims, the 24-year-old from Dagenham is excited by the thriving Heavyweight landscape and feels that now is the perfect time for him to throw his hat into the mix. 

“It’s the right time for me to turn pro,” said Ignatius. “My mum passed away this year and she told me it was the right time for me to turn pro before she passed. She knew my coach very well and she was always at my fights supporting me. I’ve got a very supportive family. 

“The Heavyweight scene is very interesting right now and I feel like it’s the right time for me to come in there and make some noise. I’m a student of the game and I love the sport. I love Larry Holmes’ jab but at the same time I’m a big fan of the way Ezzard Charles boxed. My favourite fighter of all time has to be James Toney, he was a big inspiration to me.”

Former Bury ABC fighter Ibrahim Nadim will make his professional debut in a four round Super-Bantamweight contest after signing with British fight legend and former two-weight World Champion Ricky Hatton earlier this year. 

The 20-year-old from Keighley in Bradford, West Yorkshire is hoping to emulate ‘The Hitman’ in the paid code after a successful spell as an amateur that saw him win a number of titles.

“I wanted to turn pro and I’d seen Ricky working with other prospects and he looked really good on the pads,” said Nadim. “I reached out to Ricky and his team and we’ve been working with each other for a few months now. 

“As an amateur I won three national titles, schoolboys, youths and then the seniors. I won a senior GB title as well. My favourite fighter growing up was Amir Khan and I’m a big fan of Lomachenko and Crawford now.”

Speaking earlier this year on Nadim, Hatton said: “I don’t want to put any pressure on such a young man’s shoulders. It is very very early days. He punches very well. He fights up close.”

Main event sees unbeaten Londoner Richard Riakporhe (10-0, 8 KOs) clash with Derbyshire’s undefeated Jack Massey (16-0, 8 KOs) for the vacant British Cruiserweight title, Crystal Palace Light-Heavyweight Craig Richards (15-1, 8 KOs) returns after his win over Andre Sterling in June, Luther Clay (12-1, 5 KOs) defends his WBO Global Welterweight title against Freddy Kiwitt (17-2, 10 KOs), Northampton’s Kieron Conway (13-1-1, 3 KOs) meets Dublin’s Craig O’Brien (11-1, 1 KO) in a 10 round Super-Welterweight contest, Watford Bantamweight Shannon Courtenay (4-0, 1 KO) looks to end the year in style, Sheffield Lightweight Donte Dixon aims to go 2-0 and Light-Heavyweight Malik Kareem makes his pro debut.