Jack Catterall vs. Regis Prograis – Official weights confirmed

This Friday, Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis accomplished the official weigh-in in Manchester, England. The battle will happen on Saturday, October 26, at Manchester’s AO Enviornment. Initially scheduled for August 24, the battle was postponed because of an damage sustained by Catterall.

On the official weigh-in, each fighters, promoted by Matchroom Boxing, met the 140-pound restrict with out problem. Catterall registered an actual weight of 140 kilos, whereas Prograis got here in at 139.7 kilos. Now, each boxers are able to face off, every aiming to strengthen their data and their trajectories within the boxing world.

Jack Catterall, with 29 wins, one loss, and no attracts, seeks to increase his successful streak following his latest victory over Josh Taylor. Of their final match, Catterall defeated Taylor by unanimous choice after 12 intense rounds on Might 25 of this 12 months. Catterall has additionally expressed curiosity in dealing with Australian Liam Paro, who will defend his IBF tremendous light-weight title in opposition to Richardson Hitchins on December 7 in Puerto Rico.

However, Regis Prograis enters the battle with a document of 29 wins, two losses, and no attracts. In his most up-to-date battle, held on December 9, 2023, in San Francisco, Prograis misplaced to Devin Haney. This unanimous choice loss after 12 rounds was a troublesome setback for the American, who now seeks redemption on British soil.

Regardless of his latest defeat, Prograis is assured about dealing with Catterall. In line with Prograis, Catterall didn’t really intend to face him, preferring as an alternative to battle Teófimo López. Moreover, Prograis has downplayed Catterall’s document, noting that solely Josh Taylor and Jorge Linares stand out on his listing of opponents, however he questioned their circumstances on the time they confronted the Brit.