Harlem will become first Eubank to headline in Brighton in over 32 years
Eubank vs Schwarzkopf is live and free-to-air on Channel 5 from 10pm on Friday night
Harlem Eubank and Timo Schwarzkopf shared an intense face-off at today's pre-fight press conference in Brighton, ahead of their clash live on Channel 5 on Friday night.
Eubank and Schwarzkopf headline 'Bloodline', the latest big-punching Wasserman Boxing event, delivered in association with Ladbrokes, Numan and Infinitum Entertainment.
The unbeaten Harlem becomes the first member of the famous Eubank fighting family to headline in their home city, since Chris Eubank Senior defended his world title in the 1990s.
Eubank Sr. defended his WBC middleweight title to Dan Sherry in February 1991, which ended with a 10th-round technical decision to the Brighton boxer. Chris treated his fans to a first-round knockdown, but Sherry was still standing by the 10th, when Eubank was deducted two points for headbutt and Sherry was unable to continue.
Harlem knows a victory in front of his home fans will catapult his career towards big fights but the experienced Schwarzkopf has flown over from Germany, intent on causing an upset.
Harlem Eubank said: "I feel great, I feel ready to put on a statement performance.
"I am ready to to go out and put on a display we've been preparing for. This is the homecoming I have wanted for a long time and one I have worked hard for.
"I am going to bring it back home for my people."
Timo Schwarzkopf replied: "He's a good fighter, but we will see if he is a real warrior like Chris Eubank Senior was. I am a warrior like Senior but is the younger Eubank as strong? I will test him to the head and test him to the body."
Promoter Nisse Sauerland added: "This is Harlem's coming out party on a massive night. Brighton hasn't had a boxing event like this in a long time. Tickets have sold unbelievably well and we are expecting a great night."
Chris Eubank Senior enthused: "I am excited and I am fascinated by Harlem's boxing ability. I am switched on when I see someone with his ability and his ability is phenomenal. Harlem is a beautiful, sweet boxer but if he is back into a corner, you are in trouble."
Betting Odds (Ladbrokes)
Eubank to win 1/10
Schwarzkopf to win 6/1
Draw 20/1
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