Jack Catterall Clinches Technical Decision Over Harlem Eubank After Bloody Head Clash in Manchester

Jack Catterall Seals Win with Technical Decision After Head Clash

If you tuned in expecting fireworks between Jack Catterall and Harlem Eubank, you got drama—but not the kind anyone wanted. On July 5, 2025, Manchester played host to a fight with everything on the line: the WBA International and IBF Intercontinental welterweight titles. But a grisly accidental headbutt in round seven cut things short, leaving Eubank bloodied and the judges in charge.

Catterall came out controlling the pace from the first bell. He kept Eubank guessing with sharp footwork, working behind his jab and clinching whenever Eubank tried to close the gap. The Manchester crowd watched as Harlem tried to push back, but Catterall kept edging ahead on the scorecards. By the time the seventh round arrived, all three judges had Catterall clearly in front. Then came the clash of heads—one of those moments fighters dread. The referee instantly called in the ringside doctor, who took one look at Eubank’s gash and stopped the fight. With more than four rounds completed, the bout went to the cards, and Catterall’s unanimous victory came as no surprise: he’d been the sharper man all night.

That win puts Catterall right back in the picture at welterweight after some big career frustrations. He’s felt the pressure—not just from his opponents, but from expectation after some tough decisions in recent fights. Catterall’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, sees this as a springboard. Hearn’s not shy about laying out what comes next: a crack at global glory. He’s targeting a world title setup against the winner of Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan for the IBF belt. Notably, he’s steering clear of Bakhram Giyasov, the division’s dangerous puncher who most would rather not face if given the choice.

Family Ties and Future Ambitions

While Harlem Eubank’s nickname rings through boxing’s storied families, he entered the ring with a wave of attention—for good reason. Just a few months ago, his cousin, Chris Eubank Jr., put himself back in the headlines with a clear-cut victory over Conor Benn. That bout, loaded with history and personal rivalry, splashed the Eubank name everywhere again. And, naturally, it turned the spotlight toward Harlem, who hoped to ride that momentum into his own breakthrough.

Instead, Catterall’s pressure and experience proved too much. Harlem showed flashes—quick combos, clever angles—but Catterall’s discipline kept the underdog in check. As the rounds ticked by, Eubank couldn’t quite find the answers. Then came that ugly head clash. No one likes a fight ending this way, especially when a boxer’s chance turns into a what-if. But on the judges’ cards, the numbers weren’t close. Catterall’s victory leaves him as the clear contender at 147 pounds, poised for much bigger nights ahead.

Eubank now faces a harsh reality check. The loss stings not just because of the cut, but because he stepped up on a big stage and came away second best. With the family legacy always looming—especially after Chris Jr.’s high-profile win—the road freshens up with new obstacles. Still, if boxing teaches one thing, it’s that a defeat isn’t the end of the story. Guys like Eubank know how to rebuild. But while he regroups, the welterweight division has a new top contender: Jack Catterall, eyes firmly on the world championship, and a promoter ready to make it happen.