This Friday, Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis completed the official weigh-in in Manchester, England. The fight will take place on Saturday, October 26, at Manchester’s AO Arena. Originally scheduled for August 24, the fight was postponed due to an injury sustained by Catterall.
At the official weigh-in, both fighters, promoted by Matchroom Boxing, met the 140-pound limit without issue. Catterall registered an exact weight of 140 pounds, while Prograis came in at 139.7 pounds. Now, both boxers are ready to face off, each aiming to strengthen their records and their trajectories in the boxing world.
Jack Catterall, with 29 wins, one loss, and no draws, seeks to extend his winning streak following his recent victory over Josh Taylor. In their last match, Catterall defeated Taylor by unanimous decision after 12 intense rounds on May 25 of this year. Catterall has also expressed interest in facing Australian Liam Paro, who will defend his IBF super lightweight title against Richardson Hitchins on December 7 in Puerto Rico.
On the other hand, Regis Prograis enters the fight with a record of 29 wins, two losses, and no draws. In his most recent fight, held on December 9, 2023, in San Francisco, Prograis lost to Devin Haney. This unanimous decision loss after 12 rounds was a tough setback for the American, who now seeks redemption on British soil.
Despite his recent defeat, Prograis is confident about facing Catterall. According to Prograis, Catterall did not actually intend to face him, preferring instead to fight Teófimo López. Additionally, Prograis has downplayed Catterall’s record, noting that only Josh Taylor and Jorge Linares stand out on his list of opponents, but he questioned their conditions at the time they faced the Brit.
Jack Catterall’s home advantage could be a factor, but Regis Prograis seems unfazed. The former WBA and WBC super lightweight world champion has expressed enthusiasm about fighting outside the United States, where his recent performances have not favored him.
⚖️ CATTERALL-PROGRAIS WEIGHTS
🇬🇧 Jack Catterall – 140lbs
🇺🇸 Regis Prograis – 139.7lbs✅ Both men inside the limit for tomorrow’s super lightweight main event fight in Manchester live on DAZN.
😤 THE FINAL FACE OFF #CatterallPrograispic.twitter.com/33Lmm15Kue
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