Harlem Eubank and Timo Schwarzkopf in the Brighton i360 pod
Harlem Eubank and Timo Schwarzkopf came face-to-face for the first time today – hundreds of feet above the Brighton seafront.
The super lightweight rivals collide on Friday, November 10 at the Brighton Centre, live and free-to-air on Channel 5, as Harlem becomes the first Eubank to headline in their hometown since Chris Eubank Senior's world title defence in the early 90s.
Eubank and Schwarzkopf squared off for the first time since their fight was announced, 450ft in the air, in the Brighton i360 pod and then met later in the day at the official launch press conference for their fight next month.
The unbeaten Eubank faces the toughest test of his career and knows he will need the support of his hometown fans.
"I am inspired to be back here in my hometown, in a big, big fight in front of the Brighton fans on November 10," the 18-0 talent said.
Tickets for the Wasserman Boxing show – delivered in association with Ladbrokes, Numan and Infinitum Entertainment – go on sale on Friday at 10am.
Quotes
Harlem Eubank: “The hairs on the back of my neck stand up whenever I think about November 10, and fighting in Brighton, in front of my hometown fans. You could say that this has been my destiny, that it was meant to be and was written in the stars, but this isn’t going to be a one-off, I want to make this the first of many big nights of boxing in my city. I know the great people of Brighton will come out in force to support me and the fight with Schwarzkopf, and the event, will be one to savour.”
Timo Schwarzkopf: “I fully understand how everyone expects this fight to go. They will be buying tickets and watching the fight on television, expecting to see Harlem win in spectacular fashion. But, sorry, that is not going to happen. I am far too experienced, tough and skillful for Eubank and I will ruin his homecoming.”
Kalle Sauerland, Wasserman Boxing: “November 10 promises to be a very special night as Harlem becomes the latest member of his famous fighting family to headline in Brighton. Thirty years after Chris Eubank Senior defended his world title, the Eubank name headlines a major night of boxing in the city, once again. It will be emotional; it will be thrilling, and it is sure to capture the imagination of everyone associated with Brighton.”
Alex Apati, Ladbrokes: “Boxing fans in Brighton will know the Eubank name all too well; this time it’s Harlem who takes centre stage though, and he’ll do so as the overwhelming favourite to get the better of a tough opponent in Timo Schwarzkopf, who is yet to be stopped in 27 professional bouts. We’re excited to once again support Wasserman ahead of what’s sure to be another scintillating night in the ring.”
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