It was announced on Saturday that Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis will meet in the first boxing event to take place at the new Co-Op Live arena in Manchester, and now one of their chiefs has revealed what to expect when the show takes place this summer.
Catterall meets Prograis at the venue on August 24, with ‘El Gato’ coming off his victory over Josh Taylor in their long-awaited rematch, while Prograis lost his WBC super-lightweight title to Devin Haney last time out.
Co-Op Live was opened earlier this year and now acts as the UK’s biggest indoor arena, and Tim Leiweke, CEO of Oak View Group, has explained what can be expected.
“In a few short weeks since opening our doors, Co-op Live has played host to one epic concert after another, but the biggest and most expensive arena in Europe was not only built for concerts, but to host the biggest boxing events in the UK.
“With this kind of ambition, we had to partner with legendary promoters. Matchroom and Eddie made a commitment to put together a world class card for our first boxing event, and what a first event this will be.
“Co-Op Live is honoured to welcome home Jack Catterall to Manchester and to host Jack and Regis for our first boxing event at Co-op Live. The building will be electric, whether you are lucky enough to be there in person or watching from around the world on DAZN.”
Matchroom promoter Hearn has also spoken about the fight, and has praised both fighters for stepping into the ring to face one another.
“This is a brilliant fight and I’m so happy that we are seeing the best 140lbs fighters face each other rather than just sitting around waiting for title shots.
“Jack Catterall is on a great run and Regis Prograis needs to make a statement in this fight, I think it will be a thriller. I’m also delighted to give this incredible new arena its first live boxing event and it’s going to be a huge show from top to bottom August 24 – live around the world on DAZN.”
With a massive card promised, it looks like fans could be in store for a show to remember when the first boxing event takes place at Co-Op Live in August.
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