Boxing Fans Eagerly Await Catterall-Prograis Showdown on Aug. 24
In a highly anticipated matchup, Jack Catterall, fresh off his impressive victory over Josh Taylor in their May rematch, is set to face off against former two-time world champion Regis Prograis on August 24th. The all-southpaw contest will take place at the newly opened Co-op Live venue in Manchester, England, marking the first boxing event to be held at the facility.
The 12-round bout, though not yet attached to a junior welterweight title, promises a thrilling clash between two of the division’s top contenders. Catterall, the 29-year-old from Chorley, England, has proven his mettle by defeating the formidable Taylor, cementing his position as a serious threat in the 140-pound category.
“Regis is a tough fighter, [but] he’s 35 now. I think he’s going to make me look good. He’s going to come, bring it. It’s a tough fight, but one I expect to win.”
- Jack Catterall
On the other hand, the 35-year-old Prograis, a gifted fighter in his prime, finds himself on the cusp of a potential last chance to regain championship glory. Since his close defeat to Taylor in a 2019 classic, Prograis has experienced a somewhat uneven run, including a comprehensive loss to Devin Haney in his most recent outing, where he surrendered the WBC 140-pound title.
“This is a fight I’ve always wanted. We were supposed to fight a few years ago, but it never materialized. Now is the perfect time. I view Jack as one of the best in the world at 140 pounds.”
- Regis Prograis
With both fighters ranked highly in the various governing bodies’ rankings, the winner of this clash will undoubtedly be primed for a shot at a world title in the near future. Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn summed up the excitement surrounding the bout, stating, “This is a brilliant fight, and I’m so happy that we are seeing the two best 140-pound fighters face each other rather than just sitting around and waiting for title shots.”
Boxing enthusiasts can look forward to a captivating showdown between Catterall and Prograis on August 24th, as the two skilled southpaws battle for supremacy in the junior welterweight division.
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