Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed possible names for Jack Catterall’s next bout following his recent win over Regis Prograis. Catterall achieved an impressive unanimous decision victory in the first boxing event held at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, UK. The judges scored it 116-109 twice and 117-110, sealing Catterall’s triumph in the super lightweight division.
With this victory, Catterall, now holding a record of 30-1-0, has notched four consecutive wins since May 2023. During his winning streak, he has defeated high-profile opponents like Josh Taylor, Jorge Linares, and now Regis Prograis. This impressive series of victories makes him a solid contender for a world title shot, positioning him as a notable figure in the super lightweight division.
Among Catterall’s possible opponents is Australian fighter Liam Paro, who could be his next adversary. Paro, with an undefeated record of 25-0-0, currently holds the super lightweight title from the International Boxing Federation (IBF), a title he won by defeating Subriel Matías by unanimous decision after 12 rounds on June 15, 2024. Although Paro has yet to make an official title defense, he is expected to face his mandatory challenger, Richardson Hitchins, on December 7 in Puerto Rico.
Catterall’s recent victory over Prograis has sparked interest in his immediate future within the division. Eddie Hearn, who promotes both fighters, discussed potential matchups for Catterall against other prominent figures, mentioning possible opponents such as Teófimo López, Devin Haney, and Ryan Garcia.
“If I put him in with Teofimo Lopez. If I put him in with Devin Haney. If I put him in with Ryan Garcia. You know, all of those guys. I believe that he’s in 50/50 fights with every top name in the division. Another fighter that I think is massively underrated is Liam Paro, honestly,” Hearn stated.
In Eddie Hearn’s own words, a fight between Paro and Catterall shapes up as a high-quality matchup. “Paro against Catterall is a very, very good fight. And I think it would be very unwise to rule him out in any fight against any 140-pounder,” Eddie Hearn concluded.
With these potential names on the table, Jack Catterall is in a prime position to solidify his presence in the super lightweight division.
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