Harlem Eubank dropped Tyrone McKenna thrice earlier than stopping him within the tenth spherical – and instantly referred to as out Conor Benn.
The 31-year-old proved too good for his Irish rival on Friday night time on the Brighton centre as he prolonged his unbeaten file to 21-0.
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Eubank floored his 35-year-old opponent for the primary time within the fifth with a brutal proper hand.
And he once more had McKenna sprawled throughout the canvas within the seventh with one other proper that landed flush on his rival’s chin.
McKenna once more hit the deck within the tenth spherical, earlier than the referee was compelled to step in and wave away the competition to cease the Belfast native from inflicting extra punishment.
In consequence, Eubank – watched on by his well-known uncle Chris Eubank Sr and cousin Chris Eubank Jr – picked up the IBF intercontinental welterweight strap.
And he is instantly concentrating on a step up at school, as he turned his consideration to fellow unbeaten British star Benn – who’s scheduled to face his cousin Eubank Jr in April.
Talking within the ring alongside Eubank Sr, he mentioned: “I need Conor Benn subsequent.
“I battle at 147lbs and his actual weight class is at 147lbs.”
He then insisted that his cousin will simply brush apart the 28-year-old – the place he’ll then use Benn to safe himself a world title shot.
Eubank added: “Chris [Eubank] goes to wipe him out and I need him subsequent”.
“I am coming for the world champions.”
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It was a press release win from Eubank in what was a career-best efficiency from the Brighton man.
After preventing simply as soon as in 2024, Eubank is eager to stay energetic to keep away from any likelihood of his unbeaten run coming to an finish.
And after that show in opposition to McKenna, the highest welterweights within the division will certainly have token notice.
Whereas McKenna has now misplaced six occasions contained in the squared circle, it is just the third time he has been stopped from his 31-fight profession that has seen him pit his wits in opposition to Regis Prograis, Jack Catterall and Ohara Davies.
Previous to Eubank, he had solely been knocked out by Prograis and in opposition to Mohamed Mimoune.
And although that may very well be the final time followers see McKenna within the boxing ring, Eubank is destined to headline extra occasions earlier than the top of the yr.