On March 30, 2025, at the historic York Hall in London, Constantin Ursu secured the vacant Commonwealth welterweight title with a stunning seventh-round knockout victory over Eithan James. This triumph solidifies his position as a serious threat among Britain’s top welterweights.

The globally streamed event featured Ursu, 25 years old with a record of 13-0 (6 KOs), facing James, whose record dropped to 13-2 after this defeat. In the early rounds, both fighters attempted to establish their jabs, but Ursu capitalized on openings left by James, effectively countering with his powerful southpaw left hand.

At the end of the third round, a sharp left from Ursu sent James staggering, but the bell saved him from further damage. As the fight progressed, Ursu maintained control, skillfully working with both hands in close exchanges. James attempted to switch to a southpaw stance in the fifth round before reverting to orthodox in the sixth, but the adjustment failed to disrupt Ursu’s rhythm.

James’ lack of punching power became increasingly evident as the fight wore on. In the seventh round, as James advanced with his jab, Ursu seized the moment and landed a perfectly timed left hand, sending James crashing to the canvas and ending the fight at 2:43 of the round.

With this victory, Ursu not only adds a prestigious title to his record but also sends a strong message to the British welterweight division. His combination of technical skill and knockout power positions him as a serious contender for high-profile future matchups.

Previously, on December 7, 2024, Ursu had already demonstrated his talent by defeating the undefeated Lewis Booth at the Brentwood Centre in Essex, securing a second-round knockout victory in a final eliminator for a shot at the British and Commonwealth welterweight titles.

Ursu’s career continues to rise, and boxing fans eagerly anticipate his next moves on the international stage.