THE RESULT: Abass Baraou of Germany emerged victorious in a thrilling battle against Sam Eggington, capturing the vacant European super-welterweight title on March 1 in Telford. Baraou displayed superior boxing skills and work rate, dominating Eggington and securing the win with scorecards of 117-111, 117-112, and 114-114.
KEY MOMENTS: Baraou landed a significant right cross in round three that visibly hurt Eggington, causing his mouthpiece to fly out. Throughout rounds three, nine, and 11, Baraou continued to land damaging blows, prompting the referee to consider stopping the fight to protect Eggington.
RECORDS: Baraou’s record now stands at 15-1 (9), while Eggington’s record dropped to 34-9 (20).
Abass Baraou and Sam Eggington go to war
TALKING POINT: Sam Eggington’s entertaining fighting style has made him a favorite among TV audiences. Despite his defeat, Eggington’s reliability in providing action-packed fights has garnered attention from fans and networks alike.
QUOTABLE: Baraou shared his emotional journey to victory and expressed respect for Eggington’s warrior spirit after the fight.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT: With his European title secured, Baraou is now eyeing a potential world title shot. Eggington, on the other hand, faces uncertainty after his loss but still has more to offer in the ring.