Harlem Eubank (18-0) and Timo Schwarzkopf (22-5) shared a face-off at the final press conference in Brighton, England ahead of their clash live on Channel 5 on Friday night. Eubank and Schwarzkopf headline 'Bloodline', the latest Wasserman Boxing event. The unbeaten Harlem becomes the first member of the famous Eubank fighting family to headline in their home city since Chris Eubank Sr. defended his world title in the 1990s. Eubank knows a victory in front of his home fans will catapult his career towards big fights but the experienced Schwarzkopf has flown over from Germany, intent on causing an upset.
Eubank said: "I feel great, I feel ready to put on a statement performance... I am ready to to go out and put on a display we've been preparing for. This is the homecoming I have wanted for a long time and one I have worked hard for... I am going to bring it back home for my people."
Schwarzkopf said: "He's a good fighter, but we will see if he is a real warrior like Chris Eubank Sr. was... I am a warrior like Senior but is the younger Eubank as strong? I will test him to the head and test him to the body."
Promoter Nisse Sauerland said: "This is Harlem's coming out party on a massive night... Brighton hasn't had a boxing event like this in a long time. Tickets have sold unbelievably well and we are expecting a great night."
Eubank Sr. said: "I am excited and I am fascinated by Harlem's boxing ability. I am switched on when I see someone with his ability and his ability is phenomenal... Harlem is a beautiful, sweet boxer but if he is back into a corner, you are in trouble."
