Boxing Preview: Harlem Eubank vs David Papot

Harlem Eubank returns to our screens on Saturday, 18th July, when taking on Frenchman David Papot at the Copper Box Arena, London.

Need help spotting the value? Former professional boxer turned trusted sports betting writer Frankie Monkhouse previews the main event before settling on his fight-night predictions.

Eubank vs Papot is scheduled for 12 rounds, with the IBF International welterweight title up for grabs. With the title currently vacant, Saturday is a huge opportunity for these gladiators to shoot up the global rankings. 

Will Harlem continue his impressive form and win to delight the crowd? Perhaps you expect the battle-hardened Papot to spoil the party.

The leading online bookmakers offer pre-fight and live betting odds on Eubank vs Papot. You can call the winner, predict the method of victory, or shoot for a big win in the correct round betting. There’s something for everyone, and a bet to suit all types of boxing fans.

Harlem Eubank will take to the ring on fight night with a 22-1-0 record as a professional boxer. A part of the famous Eubank fighting family, Harlem, is ranked 6th in the United Kingdom at welterweight and 18th on the global charts.

The top names on those lists include Conor Benn, Jack Catterall, and Devin Haney. Can he close the gap?

Eubank knows he must win on Saturday to force a money-spinning fight with one of those major players mentioned above. Beating Papot won’t be enough; Harlem requires a performance that shows the watching world he belongs at a higher level. In this sport, actions speak louder than words.

Catterall inflicted the only defeat currently on Eubank’s record. El Gato won a scrappy fight at the Manchester Arena last summer.

A serious, but predictable, clash of heads forced a premature stoppage to Catterall vs Eubank, with Jack announced as a 69-66, 69-65, 69-65 winner. Eubank has since beaten Josh Wagner on points over 10 rounds back in November.

You’d be forgiven for not knowing too much about French fighter David Papot. The 35-year-old from Saint-Nazaire is ranked number one in his homeland, but is currently down in 30th worldwide.

A win of any description over Eubank would make headlines, capture attention worldwide, and push Papot into contention for the big fights and bumper paydays.

Papot is far more experienced than Eubank. The boxer coming out of the ‘away’ corner has had nine more fights and contested 73 more rounds.

David knows he has paid his dues to the sport of professional boxing and will dream that this is the big breakthrough he’s been working towards. A CV with 30 wins, 1 loss, and a draw is impressive, but let’s keep digging.

The sole defeat on Papot’s record came against Liam Paro in Australia last time out. That contest in Tennyson went to points, with David losing by margins of 4, 4, and 6 rounds.

That’s fairly convincing. In the 10 months since that reverse, Papot has been training, improving, and waiting for an opportunity to prove he remains a key operator in the division.

Eubank vs Papot will be broadcast across the globe, and sportsbooks allow followers to place bets on their mobile or desktop devices.

Do you expect Harlem Eubank to win? 

Those odds will capture the attention of Eubank’s many fans.

I’ll now explain what happens if you’re happy to side with the box bookies and bet on Papot’s experience to win the day. 

Having studied the form, strengths, and weaknesses of both men, I’ll now confirm my Harlem Eubank vs David Papot betting tips.

When approaching a fight, I look at the betting odds last, just to ensure they don’t sway my decision. I did my research on this contest and expected Eubank to be the favourite. The fact that he’s not makes this an easy bet.

Having worked at a high level in the sports betting industry for 20 years, I’ve learned that if you back enough overpriced selections in a year, you’ll end with a solid profit.

Eubank comes in on the back of a strong win and feels he has something to prove after losing that fight with Catterall, dropping the IBF Inter-Continental title in the process. 

He’ll want to put on a show, score an important win, and remind the top names that he’s a dangerous fighter in a talented division.

I’d suggest taking a chance and betting on Eubank to win at generous odds. If you’re looking for even more, you can keep your stakes small and back Eubank to win on points. You’ll find that bet in the method of victory market.

Going against the betting traders and supporting Eubank means we’ll need a rub of the green on Saturday. The crowd will play its part at the Copper Box, and I’m happy with my pick. If you’d like something a tad more reliable, I’d follow the trends and bet on the total rounds market.

Harlem has stopped only 9 of his 23 previous opponents. Papot has KO’d 5 of 32 rivals. That tells me it’s a night to focus on the over 7.5, 8.5, and 9.5 markets.