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Catterall Wins Unanimous Technical Decision Over Eubank to Claim Regional Welterweight Titles

Following his first career defeat, Eubank has demanded a rematch.

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Overview

  • Catterall won via unanimous technical decision after an accidental clash of heads in the sixth round, with judges scoring the contest 69-65, 69-66 and 69-66.
  • He claimed the IBF Inter-Continental and WBA International welterweight titles in his debut at 147 pounds, engineering a career reset after his narrow February defeat.
  • Both fighters sustained deep cuts from the head clash, and experts said Catterall may need plastic surgery instead of simple stitches to repair his wound.
  • Eubank suffered the first loss of his professional career and has demanded an immediate rematch while alleging narrative bias in the live commentary.
  • Promoter Eddie Hearn said Catterall will move toward world title opportunities, leaving any rematch with Eubank unconfirmed.