Harlem Eubank vs David Papot live results update
On July 18, at the Copper Box Arena, London, Harlem Eubank vs David Papot headlines an MF Pro card, with the vacant IBF international welterweight title up for grabs.
We’ll bring you all the results from the Harlem Eubank vs David Papot event. The first fight on the main card is expected to begin at approximately 19:10 GMT / 14:10 ET.
All results from the Harlem Eubank vs David Papot main fight card
Codie Smith vs Ryan Griffiths
In the next fight on the Harlem Eubank vs David Papot undercard, it was Codie Smith (10-0-1, 1 KO) vs Ryan Griffiths (8-3-3, 0 KOs) in the super featherweight division.
Griffiths enjoyed a strong end to the first round, applying pressure and putting his punches together well. Smith enjoyed a much better second round, using his feet well and applying his jab much more effectively. Over the next couple of rounds, Smith had his moments, but Griffiths looked comfortable dragging Smith in close.
In the sixth round, with the fight seemingly balanced, the referee deducted a point from Griffiths for apparently throwing Smith to the canvas. In the seventh round, the action got scrappy, with Smith deducted a point for a low blow. Smith enjoyed a better final round, being more active and landing the better punches. It was a decent fight, but ultimately referee Amy Pu favoured the work of Smith, awarding him the 78-72 win. For me, that was never a 78-72 fight. I thought it could have been a round or two either way at the most.
Kieran Molloy vs Sean Noakes
In the first fight on the Harlem Eubank vs David Papot main undercard, it was Sean Noakes (12-1, 5 KOs) challenging Kieron Molloy (15-0, 8 KOs) for his IBF European welterweight title.
It was a cagey start to the fight, with Molloy settling the quicker and finding his range. Noakes did land a nice counter left in the opening three minutes. Due to an accidental clash of heads, Noakes received a nasty cut near the end of the first round. Noakes closed the distance more effectively in the second, but the cleaner work still came from Molloy.
Noakes showed more intent in the third, finding a regular home for the right hand. Noakes continued to apply effective pressure and looked to be on top in the fourth round until Molloy let his hands go in the last 30 seconds, including a beautifully timed uppercut. Over the next few rounds, the cleaner, more eye-catching work came from the champion, but the pressure from Noakes continued to make the fight competitive.
Round seven saw Molloy land a series of hurtful-looking body shots, which had Noakes covering up. The challenger from Maidstone showed his bravery, and he did well to stay on his feet in the seventh. In the eighth round, Molloy pivoted impressively off the ropes before landing a beautifully timed right hand, knocking Noakes down. The challenger did well to make it to his feet, but the referee decided to wave the fight off, awarding the Irishman the TKO win.
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