HARLEM EUBANK and Roman Fury both picked up stunning knockout wins to continue their fledgling boxing careers on a thrilling night in Brighton.
Tyson Fury’s brother Roman moved to 3-0 record with the only stoppage win for a Fury in 2023.
Chris Eubank Sr walked his nephew Harlem down to the ring and witnessed an impressive performance from the home favourite to stop Timo Schwarzkopf with a stunning right hook in the eleventh round.
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Roman Fury extends record
Roman Fury extended his record to 3-0 with a third round knockout win over Bradley Davies last night.
He said afterwards: “Of course there was pressure with the last name.
“When it’s time for me to get the gloves on, it’s down to business.”
Eubank Sr in attendance
Chris Eubank Sr was in attendance to cheer on nephew Harlem Eubank last night.
The former heavyweight champion entered the ring to congratulate Harlem following his victory as boxing returned to Brighton.
Credit: Alamy First Brighton boxing win in 32 years
Harlem Eubank gave Brighton its first home boxing win in 32 years last night as he beat Timo Schwarzkopf.
It was their first since Chris Eubank’s heyday in the ’90s.
And nephew Harlem had his uncle Chris in his corner as they proudly gave the home crowd something to cheer about on the night.
Harlem took home the victory after flooring Schwarzkopf in the 11th.
Eubank and Fury win
It was a big night for both fighting families last night as Harlem Eubank and Roman Fury picked up big knockout wins.
Harlem beat Timo Schwarzkopf in the 11th round while Fury overcame his opponent in the third.
Chris Eubank Sr was there live to cheer on and support Harlem.
And Roman’s dad John and brother Tommy were down in Brighton to aid their man.
How Harlem Eubank won the fight
The Hove audience was hushed in round eight when it looked like their hero was hurt and struggling. But he sparked back into life and action and left Schwarzkopf buzzed just before the bell.
The championship rounds seemed to be slipping away sleepily into the Sussex night.
But at 11:05pm Eubank landed a peach of right hook and robbed Schwarzkopf of his senses and balance.
The brave visitor bounced back up off the canvas but the action was expertly waved off before he was hurt further.
Chris Eubank Jr speaks
Chris Eubank Jr has taken to X – formerly Twitter – to send on his congratulations to his cousin Harlem after his stunning win.
Roman Fury moves to 3-0
But the story here is the manner of that win for Roman!
A statement stoppage win with a stunning left hook to end it in the third round.
It was his first stoppage win.
Credit: Getty Roman Fury wins
What victory for Roman Fury!
The only KO win for a Fury in 2023…
Fury said after: “Of course there was pressure with the last name.
“When it’s time for me to get the gloves on, it’s down to business.”
Roman Fury in action
Roman Fury has been in control so far here in Brighton…and in the third round what a SHOT!
Roman – with dad John and brother Tommy watching on – has KNOCKED out opponent Bradley Davies.
The Fury fighter moves to 3-0 with his first stoppage.
Credit: Getty
Eubanks call out Conor Benn
Only one name banded around in Harlem and Chris Eubank’s post-fight interview…Conor Benn.
Harlem said: “Conor Benn has been speaking gibberish for the past two years, time to get your license.”
Chris Eubank Sr added: “Conor Benn, obey the rules and get your license.”
Oh my!
Roman Fury returns
The newest addition to the famous fighting family is on next in Brighton.
Roman Fury looks to go 3-0 just before midnight after Harlem Eubank’s 11th round TKO win.
Father John and brother Tommy are both here on the seaside.
Eubank ringside report
Harlem Eubank got Brighton boxing its first home win in 32 years with uncle Chris Sr proudly in his corner.
The iconic seaside town and long-time home of the Eubank fighting family had been starved of big-time boxing since British ring legend Chris Sr’s 1991 win over Dan Sherry at the Brighton Centre.
But his nephew returned to the same spot to outpoint dogged German visitor Timo Schwarzkopf and pay his father and former fighter Simon – who sadly died in September – a touching tribute.
The championship rounds seemed to be slipping away sleepily in to the Sussex night but at 11:05pm Eubank landed a peach of right hook and robbed Schwarzkopf of his senses and balance.
The brave visitor bounced back up off the canvas but the action was expertly waved off before he was hurt further.
Credit: Reuters Eubank BEATS Schwarzkopf R11
HUGE right hook from Eubank! Schwarzkopf got up but he was on jelly legs.
And he HAS the statement win in front of his home crowd in Brighton!
Impressive, impressive performance!
Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R9
Eubank is on his way to a big win in front of his home crowd.
But he has already had a point taken off.
Will he get the statement over in the fight’s closing stages?
Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R8
The Hove audience was hushed in round eight when it looked like their hero was hurt and struggling.
But he sparked back into life and action and left Schwarzkopf buzzed just before the bell.
Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R7
It felt like Eubank’s engine started to flag in the second half of the fight.
While Schwarzkopf had a warehouse full of kitchen sinks to chuck in his direction well beyond closing time.
Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R6
Kosovo-born Schwarzkopf never slopped slugging into the sixth and Eubank had to show a solid chin as well as tight defence.
We now head into the second half of the fight.
Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R5
Eubank lost a point on the fifth for low blows, it seemed harsh as they were clearly accidental but he had been warned by ref John Latham.
Gifted a big advantage, Schwarzkopf got greedy and punished with two slashing uppercuts through his guard right on the bell.
Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R4
Schwarzkopf, never stopped in 27 previous bouts, recovered for the fourth but kept getting stabbed by long rangy straight shots and chinned by close-up hooks and uppercuts.
Eubank was warned he would have a point taken off if one more low point.
A spirited round for the German there.
Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R3 analysis
Eubank’s childhood karate titles have left him with exciting and unorthodox footwork and it opened up a beautiful third-round knockdown.
A superb chance of angles set-up an uppercut that stunned Schwarzkopf, turned his legs turned to jelly before his top half folded down upon his limbs.
The underdog did well to rise and recover while shipping more digs and hurling the odd haymaker back before the bell saved him.
Credit: Getty Eubank vs Schwarzkopf R3
Schwarzkopf is DOWN from a chopping right hand!
The German makes the count at right and then Eubank piles on the pressure.
But the Brighton ace cannot end it..just yet.
Huge round there for Eubank.
Eubank vs Scwarzkopf R2
Baritone choruses of “You Bank” echoed around the Centre in the second round, just like in his uncle’s 1990’s golden era.
And another round in the bank for the home favourite.
But he is being made to work for this.
Eubank vs Scwarzkopf R1
Schwarzkopf kicked off the action with a looping right hand that landed and showed off Eubank’s genetic grit around the jaw.
The Brit eased into the contest and scored with impressive body shots, he also showed clever and forceful ring skills, moving the elder veteran around.
Schwarzkopf even hit the deck when the pair collided but the referee rightly ruled it a slip.
Eubank vs Schwarzkopf begins
The fighters have touched gloves…
And we are UNDERWAY!
We’ll be bringing you round-by-round updates right here on SunSport.
Eubank vs Schwarzkopf ring walks
Out comes Timo Schwarzkopf first to boos from the Brighton crowd.
The German does not look intimidated one bit though.
Here comes Harlem Eubank, flanked by uncle Chris Sr.
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