Jack Catterall (29-1, 13 KOs) and Regis Prograis (29-2, 24 KOs) quickly conflict in an excellent light-weight showdown.
The 2 headline a Matchroom Boxing card on the Co-op Stay Area in Manchester, England. Their bout is scheduled for 12 rounds. Combat followers around the globe can catch the motion reside on DAZN.
Forward of their October 26 conflict, each males spoke at a press convention. Beneath is a few of what they needed to say.
Jack Catterall vs. Regis Prograis Press Convention Quotes
Jack Catterall
“I feel we spoke after the final battle [against Josh Taylor] and also you [Eddie Hearn] stated we might get a world title shot in 2025,” stated Catterall. “And I’ve been in that place earlier than the place I’ve been ready on one thing which may not occur. So my instruction to Sam [Jones, his manager] and Matchroom was ‘I need to battle the very best’ and Regis was the identify that was proposed and we jumped to it.”
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Regis Prograis
“This can be a battle I wished,” stated Prograis. “This the battle I wished. Me and Jack had been presupposed to battle a very long time in the past, nevertheless it simply clearly didn’t occur for causes. I really feel like they didn’t need to battle. I feel you [Hearn] backed him right into a nook. You might have instructed me too, however on the identical time it is a massive battle. This the very best battle you can also make at 140 with out the belts and I’m all up. Like proper now I’m simply feeling tremendous calm, tremendous assured about all the things. Tremendous relaxed right here. I don’t even really feel like I’m away from residence to be sincere. Everyone right here [has] been so good. I anticipate individuals to be extra hostile. I anticipate the gang to speak shit to me and one thing however no one stated nothing.”
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Combat Prediction
Prograis has underwhelmed in his final two bouts. He was final in motion towards Devin Haney in December final 12 months, taking place in spherical three and dropping 120-107 throughout all three scorecards. Previous to that, he was in a low output battle towards Danielito Zorrilla, profitable a cut up choice. Catterall ought to be capable to win this comfortably. Count on a unanimous choice win for “El Gato” on Saturday.
Full Press Convention
For the press convention in its entirety, click on right here or the play button under. Video courtesy of Matchroom Boxing.
