CHRIS EUBANK’S nephew was wrestled to the ground FOUR TIMES during his boxing match against Nurali Erdogan.
Harlem Eubank won his 20th victory of his career thanks to his scrappy bout against Erdogan.
The judges gave the victory to Eubank via a unanimous decision as they scored the tussle 77-73, 79-70 and 77-72.
However, the boxer had to continue his unbeaten streak by making his way through a tough clash.
During the eight-round fight in Newcastle Eubank was wrestled to the ground FOUR TIMES.
Eubank, 31, admitted after the bout that the grabbing and wrestling made it “difficult”.
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He said: “Different style tonight, first fight at welterweight, tough guy who just wanted to tie up,
“I felt strong in there, the grabbing made it difficult.”
“I went in there to get the job done. A unanimous decision win, I’m happy.”
Eubank’s co-promoter Nisse Sauerland slammed Erdogan’s style as he claimed the fighter should swap the ring for the octagon.
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He said: “You need to win, Harlem did but Erdogan was an awful opponent, lot of holding, belongs in an MMA ring.”
Sauerland continued to reveal that Eubank’s next fight will come against a “big name”.
He added: “We’re working on opponents, it’ll be a big name and a step-up, something to look forward to.
“I saw him at the hotel today and he looked so excited, like it was his birthday tonight, good to be back.”
The likes of Conor Benn and Adam Azim have been mentioned as potential opponents for Eubank.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
