Harlem Eubank is heading back to the Brighton Centre.

He will fight Northern Ireland's Tyrone McKenna on March 7, live and free on Channel 5.

Unbeaten Eubank is relishing a return home, to the venue he lit up with a win over Timo Schwarzkopf on a memorable night 14 months ago.

He ended more than a year out of the ring with a victory in Newcastle before Christmas, while McKenna signed off by winning a staggering two-round Fight of the Year contender, dubbed the ‘Irish Hagler-Hearns’.

Eubank has put himself within touching distance of major championship fights but knows he must deal with McKenna, the crowd-pleasing Belfast brawler who has shared the ring with Jack Catterall, Regis Prograis and other top names.

Eubank said: “Last time I fought in Brighton, we made history. The fans showed up in force, and I delivered a statement performance.

“This year, I want the big fights, and on March 7, back home at the Brighton Centre, live on Channel 5, I’m going to make a real statement at 147lbs.

“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.”

McKenna 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.”