Harlem Eubank, a 30-year-old boxer, recently made his debut at welterweight and emerged victorious by defeating Nurali Erdogan on points. This significant win added to his collection of 20 career victories. The fight took place in Newcastle and was closely watched by boxing enthusiasts.

Harlem Eubank's Welterweight Debut - A Victory to Remember

First Round: Unsteady Start

Eubank's first round against Erdogan was far from perfect. He seemed untidy from the very beginning, showing signs of ring rust as he struggled to find his rhythm. The warning for holding repeatedly indicated his initial lack of discipline in the ring.

Erdogan, on the other hand, was expected to be a soft introduction to the welterweight division with only one stoppage in 16 wins. However, he showed some resilience and gave Eubank a tough fight in the early rounds.

Middle Rounds: Grappling Struggles

In the middle rounds, Eubank placed the blame on his opponent for the grappling difficulties. He felt strong in the exchanges but the constant grabbing made it hard for him to showcase his full potential. Despite being deducted two points in the second half of the bout for holding, Erdogan continued to fight back.

Eubank was also wobbled momentarily by a left hook in the fifth round, but his overall performance remained relatively stable. He battled through a cut in the last two rounds, showing his determination and resilience.

Final Rounds: Securing the Victory

In the final minutes, Eubank was eventually deducted a point, but Erdogan's previous point deductions had already sealed the win for the Briton. The judges saw it in Eubank's favor, scoring the contest 77-73, 79-70, and 77-72.

Speaking of future fights, neither Eubank nor his team mentioned Adam Azim, who was originally supposed to be his opponent at light-welterweight. Instead, they focused on targeting "big things" in 2025.