Papot will seek IBF intercontinental welterweight title in London on July 18

Boxer David Papot, 35, will challenge for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) Intercontinental Welterweight Title on July 18th. The fight is scheduled to take place at Copper Box Arena, located in the Stratford district, on the east side of Londres. Esta is a new and significant opportunity for the Saint-Nazaire athlete on the world boxing scene.

The chance to win the intercontinental belt comes ten months after Papot suffered a defeat in the IBF Campeonato Mundial semifinal. Ele, who has a record of 30 wins, including 5 by knockout, one loss and one draw, is now preparing for a high-level clash against an English opponent. The expectation is that this clash will help them further solidify their position.

Negociações defined the location of the dispute

Discussions to hold the fight began in April, with David Papot’s team initially proposing the fight at Zenith V. Conforme explained to David Musset, Celtic Fighters’s promoter, that this initial proposal was not accepted by the opposing team. However, contact was reestablished shortly afterwards.

Musset detailed that the English resumed negotiations so that the fight would take place at Inglaterra, changing the original location. Este agreement allowed the event to take place on British soil, providing David Papot with a return to the ring in a highly visible contest. The dynamics of the negotiations demonstrate the interest of both parties in a standout confrontation for the category.

Enfrentamento vs Harlem Eubank

David Papot will face Englishman Harlem Eubank, who is 32 years old. Eubank has a professional record of 22 victories, with 9 of them by knockout, and only one defeat in his career. The duel is scheduled for twelve rounds, marking a long-lasting and high-intensity clash between the two athletes.

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Harlem Eubank is considered one of the top English boxers in his category, with notable performances in recent fights. Ele is coming off a victory over Josh Wagner, the same opponent to whom Papot inflicted the first defeat of his career in November 2024, by knockout in the seventh round, during an event at the Zenith arena. Este’s shared history promises to add an extra layer of rivalry to the matchup.

Trajetória from Papot and new opportunity

The fight against Harlem Eubank represents a step forward in David Papot’s career, pitting him against a top-level boxer. The event will guarantee excellent media exposure, as the broadcast will be carried out via the DAZN World platform. Esta Visibility is crucial for boxers looking to establish themselves on the international stage.

Papot, who emerged on the world stage following his IBF Campeonato Mundial semi-final performance at Austrália, where he dominated the Australian Liam Paro for twelve rounds despite the defeat, now has a new chance to seize the moment. Ele said he was determined not to let this opportunity slip away again, promising full commitment in the London ring. The quest for the IBF intercontinental title is a significant milestone for the athlete.

The main information about the fight is:

• Idade from David Papot:35 years
• Cartel from David Papot:30 wins (5 by knockout), 1 loss, 1 draw
• Título in contention:IBF welterweight Intercontinental
• Data from the fight:July 18
• Local:Copper Box Arena, Stratford, Londres
• Adversário:Harlem Eubank
• Idade from Harlem Eubank:32 years
• Cartel from Harlem Eubank:22 wins (9 by knockout), 1 loss
• Transmissão:DAZN World