Catterall Wins Technical Decision, Claims Two Titles

Jack Catterall claimed a technical decision victory over Harlem Eubank after an accidental clash of heads in the sixth round left Catterall with a severe cut, forcing the fight to be stopped at the start of the seventh round at Manchester's AO Arena. Judges unanimously awarded Catterall the win, making him the new IBF Inter-Continental and WBA International welterweight champion in his divisional debut. The bout marked Eubank's first career loss and led him to call for an immediate rematch, which promoter Eddie Hearn dismissed in favor of steering Catterall toward a world title shot. Both boxers employed cautious tactics, with Catterall expressing relief at returning to winning ways after his prior defeat to Arnold Barboza Jr. The fight was marred by post-fight controversy, with Eubank alleging bias in officiating and fans debating what might have transpired if the match had gone the distance. The technical decision left both fighters and supporters unsatisfied.