BoxingScene said the fight was on tap last week, and it will be at the Brighton Centre, where Eubank defeated Timo Schwarzkopf in November 2023. He’s had one outing since, an eight-round win over Frenchman Nurali Erdogan in November.
“On March 7, back home at the Brighton Centre, live on Channel 5, I’m going to make a real statement at 147lbs,” said the 20-0 (8 KOs) Eubank.
“McKenna is a fan friendly, aggressive fighter who’s competed at the elite world level. It’s a real exciting fight, and that’s exactly what I’m in this game for.
“There’s also a rich history between the Eubanks and Irish fighters. On March 7, I’ll add a new chapter.”
Southpaw McKenna, who is 24-5-1 (7 KOs), said: “I am licking my lips at the prospect of going into Eubank’s hometown on March 7, meeting him in the middle of the ring, and going into battle.
“Harlem has never met anyone like me in his career, not even close, and when the leather starts flying, he will soon realise there’s no easy way out.
“I am one of the most entertaining fighters in Ireland, I have the heart of a lion, one of the best chins around and I am an absolute nightmare for Eubank.”
McKenna, 34, last fought in December, winning a two-round firefight over Dylan Moran in Waterford. In his career, he has lost big fights to Ohara Davies, Regis Prograis and Lewis Crocker.
Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman, said: “Hold onto your hats, ladies and gents, because Eubank vs. McKenna is going to be a wild ride!
“Eubank will have to prove he has the mettle to mix it and stand toe-to-toe in the centre of the ring, because McKenna is not backing down.
“But in front of his brilliant Brighton fans, we know Harlem has what it takes to issue a serious statement. But McKenna is live, and he is dangerous – just watch his last fight.”
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