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

Harlem Eubank vs David Papot

After two entertaining undercards, it was time for Harlem Eubank vs David Papot in the main event for the vacant IBF international welterweight title.

It was a quiet start to the fight for both until Eubank (22-1, 9 KOs) landed a crisp right hand in the second round. Eubank enjoyed a more proactive second round, but Papot (30-1-1, 5 KOs) did catch Eubank with a left hand, and caught him again soon after with a straight left. The Brit made it to his feet, but he was clearly on unsteady legs and was fortunate that the bell sounded.

Eubank appeared to recover well in the third and picked his moments with intention, landing some eye-catching counters. Eubank continued to push the pace in the fourth round, but the more accurate work came from the French southpaw. The Brighton man found his range better in the fifth, but Papot continued to get his work off impressively. Eubank’s countering stood out in the sixth and seventh and seemingly looked sharper with his feet in and out of range. Eubank landed a well-timed left hand, knocking Papot down. 

Papot came out in the ninth and looked more purposeful with his work after a couple of strong rounds for the Brit. Eubank endured a nightmare tenth round, with Papot landing a heavy left hand, knocking Eubank down, and Papot scoring another knockdown, with the British fighter showing his bravery to see out the round. Both had their moments in the final round, but Papot landed a big left hand again. With the knockdowns for Papot, it was difficult to see him not winning that fight. It ultimately went to the judges’ scorecards, which read 113-111, 115-110, and 115-109, all in favour of David Papot, the deserved and new IBF international welterweight champion.

Codie Smith vs Ryan Griffiths

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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