Harlem Eubank now faces stand-in opponent Miguel Antin
Harlem Eubank faces a late change of opponent in the headline slot at York Hall tomorrow night after illness ruled Christian Uruzquieta out of action.
The Mexican fighter arrived in London earlier this week but began feeling unwell and, today, has been deemed unfit to fight on Friday evening.
Stepping into the breach to face 16-0 Eubank, is Argentinean Miguel Antinwho is seasoned, well-travelled and holds no fear about fighting away from home.
Eubank tops a bumper Wasserman Boxing card at the spiritual home of British boxing, in association with Ladbrokes, Numan and Infinitum Entertainment, with heavyweight bulldozer ‘Magic’ Matty Harris and German stars Abass Baraou and Sophie Alisch part of an exciting undercard.
Wasserman Head of Global Boxing, Kalle Sauerland says Eubank is one of the “hot prospects” of British boxing, but the 29-year-old must first deal with ‘El Gato’, the hugely experienced late substitute.
The unbeaten Harlem Eubank said: “Friday night’s opponent may have changed, but my mission remains the same: put on a performance and make a statement in front of a huge TV audience on Channel 5.
“Antin is coming in at short notice, he has nothing to lose and that makes him extremely dangerous.
“But the way I’m feeling, and the way I’ve been training, I plan on dispatching him in good fashion to set up a massive 2023.
“Like the British fight fans, I am excited about the potential match-ups that are out there for me. They will happen and I am looking forward to them but, first, my focus is on Antin.”
Also part of a big punching show at York Hall, Harry Scarff takes on Jordan Dujon in a tasty looking domestic tear-up at super welterweight.
The exciting Jesse Brandon, a British prospect to keep an eye on, has his second professional contest on the York Hall show and former amateur star Codie Smith makes his paid debut.
Eubank vs Antin, is live and free-to-air on Channel 5, at 10pm on Friday.
Who is Miguel Antin?
Born on April 24, 1993, Miguel Cesario Antin is 29 from El Bolsón, Rio Negro, Argentina, but he resides and trains in Barcelona, Spain.
His nickname is 'El Gato', which is Spanish for 'The Cat'.
His pro debut was in May 2015, defeating Diego Damian Viveros via third round TKO. Within just three years time, he reached 17-0.
His first defeat, in 2018, was to 30-1 Matias Carlos Adrian Rueda, who was a multi national and regional champion, whose last fight was a 10-round points defeat to Australian world title contender Liam Wilson.
He has won the WBC Latino super-lightweight title.
He came to the UK twice in 2022, firstly in April when he drew 56-56 with 11-0 prospect Luke Evans, after knocking him down twice, on the undercard of Conor Benn's clash with Chris van Heerden; then he gave Kane Gardner a few problems last September, who just managed to win 78-75 on points.
He has fought in seven different countries, but has never won abroad. His record at home in Argentina stands at 20-4, 8KO.
Antin is an orthodox boxer who likes to fight at mid to close range. He moves his upper trunk well and likes to throw hooks at close range. It was a right hook in close, during an exchange, that floored British prospect Luke Evans last year – twice. With only eight knockouts from 20 victories, totalling 40%, he doesn't possess a great deal of power.
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