Harlem Eubank dominates Josh Wagner to set up Lewis Crocker IBF world title fight

Eubank outclasses Wagner to set stage for world title tilt next year

Lewis Crocker watched at ringside, with Harlem Eubank targeting fight with IBF champion

Brighton boxer Harlem Eubank (22-1, 9 KOs) moved up to 22-1 with a landslide points victory over Canadian "Boss" Josh Wagner (19-2, 10 KOs), on Friday, November 21, live on Channel 5.

The 31-year-old cousin of Chris Eubank Jr, who suffered defeat in last weekend's rematch with Conor Benn, was never in danger of a loss as he sealed a comfortable win over Wagner with two shutout scores of 100-90, and 99-91.

Harlem Eubank's unbeaten record had been ended in his last bout, a technical decision loss to Jack Catterall after the fight was disappointingly halted in the seventh round following a clash of heads.

But the welterweight contender could now be in contention for a major fight next year as Lewis Crocker, the new IBF world champion, was watching the 10-rounder from ringside at Brighton Centre.

Displaying his hand speed, Eubank kept Wagner at bay with his jolting jab in the early rounds as he nimbly avoided his Canadian opponent's punches.

Eubank gradually raised the intensity of his assault as he began to punish Wagner with swift combinations.

In the final round, Wagner was on the receiving end of more hurtful punches, but managed to stubbornly stand his ground until the final bell.

Results

Saqib Mehmood 40-36 Jayro Duran

Codie Smith 78-74 Franco Andres Cajal

Kieran Molloy 78-74 Zeuz Varguez Sobernais

Niall Brown 80-72 Pierre Rosadini

Yuvraj Karia 40-36 Brandon Gallardo Vargas

Lucas Roehrig 78-72 Brice Clavier

Harlem Eubank 100-90 x 2, 99-1 Josh Wagner

Younes Baati 38-37 Ezequiel Gregores

Harvey Dykes 59-55 Viktar Chvarkou