David Papot defeated Harlem Eubank by unanimous decision — scores 113-111, 115-110, and 115-109 — in their welterweight main event at the Copper Box in London. Papot takes the victory in what was a closely contested bout on at least one judge's card.
David Papot claimed a unanimous decision victory over Harlem Eubank in a welterweight main event held at the Copper Box in London on July 18, 2026, with scorecards reading 113-111, 115-110, and 115-109 in the Frenchman's favor.
The bout was a closely contested affair by at least one measure, with the tightest scorecard reflecting just a two-point margin across twelve rounds. The wider scores from the other two judges suggested a more comfortable performance from Papot, though the 113-111 card indicates Eubank made a genuine fight of it for significant stretches.
Why it matters
- The split in the scorecards points to a competitive main event that could prompt calls for a rematch between the two welterweights.
- Papot earns a notable win on British soil, bolstering his credentials in the division.
- Eubank, fighting in front of a home crowd in London, will need to regroup after dropping a decision in what was a headline slot.
