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The Independent
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
First details of Catterall-Eubank undercard emerge
The undercard of Jack Catterall's bout with Harlem Eubank on Saturday, July 5, is slowly being filled out. Catterall, 30-2 (13), makes his welterweight debut against Harlem Eubank, 21-0 (9), in Manchester this summer, with the card set to be shown live on DAZN. Eubank, the nephew of Chris Sr and the cousin of Chris Jr, has been fighting in the 147 division since beginning his career in 2017. Catch all the latest boxing action on DAZN With the headliners confirmed, Matchroom have announced that super featherweight Aqib Faiz, 13-1 (2), will face Michael Gomez Jr, 21-2 (6). Both were in action on the same card in February, with Gomez Jr losing to British and Commonwealth super featherweight champion Reece Bellotti, and Faiz knocking out Lydon Chircop. Faiz was also defeated by Bellotti, retiring in the eighth round as he lost out on the vacant Commonwealth strap in 2023. Highly rated teenager Leo Atang looks set to make his professional debut on the card. His opponent is not yet named. A super heavyweight in the unpaid code, Atang won eight of his 16 victories via knockout, losing just once as an amateur. Such success brought Atang five national championships, as well as victory at the World Boxing under-19 world championships in 2024. Pat Brown, who was spotted carrying Dave Allen on his shoulder following his stablemate's victory over Johnny Fisher last weekend, has also been confirmed as fighting on the card. Having fought at heavyweight for Team GB at the 2024 Olympics, Brown made his professional debut in March of this year as a cruiserweight. Brown ended his first fight as a pro early, stopping Federico Javier Grandone in the fourth round. The 25-year-old had been slated to appear on Matchroom's show in Birmingham two weeks before, on the undercard of Shabaz's Masoud's clash with Peter McGrail. Alfie Middlemiss is a Manchester lad with a perfect start to his pro career, with three wins from three fights that all went the distance. His opponent is TBA. William Crolla is the most experienced fighter out of the three prospects currently without opponents. The super welterweight, 8-0 (6), made his pro bow in 2023, and is no stranger to fighting in his hometown of Manchester, having fought at the AO Arena twice, the Co-op Live Arena twice, and the Bowlers Exhibition Centre once. Crolla has not ventured far from Lancashire, with Liverpool the furthest he has travelled in his professional career. Watch the very best boxing with a DAZN subscription DAZN is the home of combat sports, broadcasting over 185 fights a year from the world's best promoters, including Matchroom, Queensberry, Golden Boy, Misfits, PFL, BKFC, GLORY and more. An Annual Saver subscription is a one-off cost of £119.99 / $224.99 (for 12 months access), that's just 64p / $1.21 per fight. There is also a Monthly Flex Pass option (cancel any time) at £24.99 / $29.99 per month. A subscription includes weekly magazine shows, comprehensive fight library, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes documentaries, and podcasts and vodcasts.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Teen York boxer tipped to be next Anthony Joshua after signing pro deal
YORK'S Leo Atang has been tipped to follow in Anthony Joshua's footsteps after signing professional terms with Matchroom Boxing. The 18-year-old heavyweight sensation, who is trained by Ashley Martin out of Legions Amateur Boxing Club, has penned a long-term deal that will see him make his professional debut later this year under the guidance of renowned promoter Eddie Hearn. Atang was a fine rugby league winger before turning his hand to boxing but has emerged as one of the country's hottest prospects, with his natural power, athleticism and physical presence seeing him rise through the amateur ranks. Recommended reading: Undefeated York boxer Willy Harrison 'makes history' in 'thrilling' victory He is a five-time national champion and stopped Korean Lee Geon Hui in the first round to claim gold at the World Boxing Under-19 World Championships in the USA last year. The former Archbishop Holgate's pupil, who will be managed by former World Champion Sunny Edwards, enthused: 'It's a dream come true to sign with Matchroom. 'My team and I have had many good conversations leading to me turning pro. 'But I knew this one just felt right from the start. It's what I always hoped for. "We put the work in and we put the hours in. I live the life. My mentality is - push myself the absolute limit and leave no stone unturned. 'I'm fit, I'm strong and I'll be ready to go with anyone tomorrow. I've got what it takes to go to the top of this sport. The future is here.' The Future Is Here. Welcoming Team GB amateur sensation @LeoAtang to the professional game. Inspired by @anthonyjoshua, the 18-year-old is ready to dominate the Heavyweight division for years to come. Get behind the journey 👊 — Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) April 18, 2025 Hearn, who is known for developing young talent in the sport, believes the sky is the limit for the young York boxer. 'He is the guy, in my opinion, to follow in the footsteps of Anthony Joshua and ignite the heavyweight division to all kinds of fanbase's across the county,' he said on DAZN. 'Young man, there's plenty of work to do, and we're going to box him all over the country, all over the world. Seven, eight fights a year. 'Remember what I say, everybody in this arena, everyone watching, follow this young man and remember the name. This is the future of British boxing and the future of the heavyweight division." 🗣️ "He is the guy that can follow in the footsteps in @anthonyjoshua" Introducing new Matchroom Boxing signing @LeoAtang 🔥 — Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) April 19, 2025
