Sam Eggington to challenge Milan Prat for European title
The EBU had initially called for Prat to face Reda Kham. However, Kham decided against taking the fight and the EBU went down their rankings and landed at Eggington.
Both camps have until March 3 to come to terms before the fight goes to purse bids.
Prat (29-1, 23 KOs) represented France internationally as an amateur before turning professional in October 2019. He caught the eye on his way up winning the EBU title against Stephen Danyo (KO 2) in November 2022.
The 26-year-old was stopped two fights later by Slawa Spomer (TKO 10) in October 2023 but has rebounded with eight wins before regaining his EBU title against Jan Helin (KO 9) on November 22.
Meanwhile, Eggington (36-9, 20 KOs) has been a professional since 2012. The Birmingham native claimed British and Commonwealth and European welterweight titles. During an impressive stretch he scored wins over crosstown rival Frankie Gavin (TKO 8) and former two-weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi (KO 8).
However, the 32-year-old's form up at 154 pounds has been mixed. He's lost to former world champion Liam Smith (TKO 5) and fellow Brit Ted Cheeseman (UD 12). But he stayed relevant, notably beating world titleholder Carlos Molina (UD 12) and Bilel Jkitou (SD 12). He stopped Joe Pigford (TKO 5) and gave Abass Baraou a good test, losing a 12-round majority decision when they contested the vacant EBU 154-pound title in March 2024. He returned to the winners circle by beating Lee Cutler (TD 9) last April.
Milan Prat vs. Sam Eggington - EBU Ordered
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Sam Eggington doesn’t do easy fights does he. Proper warrior. I hope he wins, he’s got to be the best value fighter and I bet he’s not a pain in the arse to work with either. I remember Barry Hearn being a massive fan. He’s won so many fights people tipped him to lose. One of my favourite boxers.
Re: Milan Prat vs. Sam Eggington - EBU Ordered
I really like this potential match up. Eggington is a throw-back fighter and as tough as they come, while Prat has taken care of some quality Euro-level opposition, outside of one unexpected stumble against Spomer.
I would tab Eggington to prevail in a rough, possibly bloody, back-and-forth bout.
I would tab Eggington to prevail in a rough, possibly bloody, back-and-forth bout.
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I've been following Prat's career for a while, would be a good matchup.
Re: Milan Prat vs. Sam Eggington - EBU Ordered
Wasn't there someone on here who knew Pigford & his family from Pompey council estates & pub fights?
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Re: Milan Prat vs. Sam Eggington - EBU Ordered
PRAT: GOAL REMAINS THE SAME AFTER EGGINGTON SNUBS EUROPEAN TITLE SHOT
European junior middleweight champion Milan Prat had been looking to face Sam Eggington in a potentially mouthwatering fight.
However, Eggington ultimately decided to face his fellow Brit Conah Walker on May 2, leaving Prat seeking a new opponent in his maiden defense.
The EBU have announced Prat's next challenger would be another French fighter in the form of unbeaten Victor Yoka (8-0, 3 KOs). Both parties have until noon CET on March 31 to conclude a deal or the bout goes to purse bids.
At the time of writing, Yoka is slated to return in a six-rounder as part of a local show in Caen, France on March 27.
It's unclear whether this update prompts him to withdraw, or seek a quick turnaround if injury-free. That bill will be headlined by super middleweight contender Kevin Lele Sadjo, who returns to action after his Diego Pacheco defeat in a 12-round contest against Syria's unbeaten Alaa AlMahmoud (12-0, 9 KOs).
"Eggington chose not to try his luck for the European title, which is understandable," Prat told The Ring.
"The EBU designated Yoka as an official challenger. It does not have much impact on my way of seeing things, I have to beat anyone put in front of me in order to get a little closer to a world championship. Eggington, Yoka or anyone, my work and goal remains the same."
Prat (29-1, 23 KOs) represented France internationally as an amateur before turning professional in October 2019. He caught the eye on his way up winning the national titles, regional sanctioning body titles and the European championship against Stephen Danyo (KO 2) in November 2022.
The 26-year-old was stopped two fights later by Slawa Spomer (TKO 10) in October 2023 but has rebounded with eight wins before regaining his European strap against Jan Helin with a ninth-round finish on November 22.
Yoka (8-0, 3 KOs) was a talented amateur, who fought internationally before turning over into the paid ranks in May 2022. He won the French title with a 10-round points win over Romain Lehot last March, before closing out the year in October with an eight-round decision shutout against Benoit Demik.
European junior middleweight champion Milan Prat had been looking to face Sam Eggington in a potentially mouthwatering fight.
However, Eggington ultimately decided to face his fellow Brit Conah Walker on May 2, leaving Prat seeking a new opponent in his maiden defense.
The EBU have announced Prat's next challenger would be another French fighter in the form of unbeaten Victor Yoka (8-0, 3 KOs). Both parties have until noon CET on March 31 to conclude a deal or the bout goes to purse bids.
At the time of writing, Yoka is slated to return in a six-rounder as part of a local show in Caen, France on March 27.
It's unclear whether this update prompts him to withdraw, or seek a quick turnaround if injury-free. That bill will be headlined by super middleweight contender Kevin Lele Sadjo, who returns to action after his Diego Pacheco defeat in a 12-round contest against Syria's unbeaten Alaa AlMahmoud (12-0, 9 KOs).
"Eggington chose not to try his luck for the European title, which is understandable," Prat told The Ring.
"The EBU designated Yoka as an official challenger. It does not have much impact on my way of seeing things, I have to beat anyone put in front of me in order to get a little closer to a world championship. Eggington, Yoka or anyone, my work and goal remains the same."
Prat (29-1, 23 KOs) represented France internationally as an amateur before turning professional in October 2019. He caught the eye on his way up winning the national titles, regional sanctioning body titles and the European championship against Stephen Danyo (KO 2) in November 2022.
The 26-year-old was stopped two fights later by Slawa Spomer (TKO 10) in October 2023 but has rebounded with eight wins before regaining his European strap against Jan Helin with a ninth-round finish on November 22.
Yoka (8-0, 3 KOs) was a talented amateur, who fought internationally before turning over into the paid ranks in May 2022. He won the French title with a 10-round points win over Romain Lehot last March, before closing out the year in October with an eight-round decision shutout against Benoit Demik.