MMA & Boxing · Boxing · 2026

Date & time

18 Jul 2026, 16:00

Round

74

Venue

Copper Box Arena

Location

Hackney Wick, London, United Kingdom

An intense atmosphere of high-stakes matchmaking descends upon the Copper Box Arena as surging contender Harlem Eubank faces the ultimate acid test against tricky French veteran David Papot in a critical 12-round welterweight headliner. The primary hurdle for the Brighton native is overcoming his historic struggles against world-class southpaws and maintaining his clinical tactical composure under the immense pressure of a global broadcast spotlight. The objective for Eubank is to establish a sharp, authoritative jab from the opening bell, controlling the ring geometry to negate his opponent's awkward lateral movement and counter-punching angles. Concurrently, the mission for Papot centers on leveraging his superior professional experience and high ring intelligence to drag Eubank into deep water, utilizing a relentless high-volume output to disrupt the Briton's rhythm and propel himself directly back into the world top-ten conversation.