In a riveting clash in Telford, Abass Baraou (15-1, 9 KOs) delivered a career-defining performance, triumphing over former British, Commonwealth, and European welterweight champion Sam Eggington (34-9, 20 KOs) to seize the EBU super welterweight title. The bout commenced with a cautious exchange of jabs, as both fighters gauged each other's strengths. Baraou, however, seized the initiative, maneuvering Eggington onto the ropes and unleashing a barrage of body shots. As the contest progressed, Baraou showcased his counter-punching prowess, consistently dictating the pace of the fight. Despite Eggington's efforts to retaliate and assert his power, Baraou maintained control, skillfully navigating the exchanges. In the later rounds, Baraou's dominance became increasingly evident, with precise hooks and combinations finding their mark on Eggington, who displayed resilience but struggled to mount a significant comeback. As the final bell rang, Baraou emerged victorious, securing a majority decision with scorecards reading 117-111 and 117-112, while one judge scored it a contentious 114-114. Despite the spirited effort from Eggington, Baraou's superior skill and strategy earned him a well-deserved triumph and the coveted EBU super welterweight title. Undercard Results:

• Andrei Dascalu defeated Joe Jackson-Brown (Super Middleweight)
• Sultan Zaurbek defeated Victor Julio (Lightweight)
• Dan Toward defeated Frank Madsen (Light Middleweight)
• Gully Powar defeated Angelo Turco (Super Featherweight)
• Ryan Kelly defeated Ioan Alexandru Lutic (Middleweight)
• Elliot Whale defeated Fernando Mosquera (Welterweight)
• Matty Harris defeated Amine Boucetta (Heavyweight)
• Tom Welland defeated Esteban Troetsch (Featherweight)

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