Ledhed1 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 BBC Briton Jack Catterall’s light-welterweight contest against Regis Prograis in Manchester on 24 August has been cancelled after he sustained an injury. The bout was set to headline the first boxing event to be held at the newly-built 23,500-capacity Co-op Live arena. It is unclear whether the card, which is also set to feature a WBO lightweight world-title contest between champion Rhiannon Dixon and fellow Briton Terri Harper, will be rescheduled. “For the first time in my 30-fight career, I’ve had to withdraw due to injury,” said 31-year-old Catterall. The Chorley fighter has won 29 fights and lost one, a contentious points defeat to former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor in 2022. “I’m hoping to have a new date very soon”, added Catterall, who gained revenge over Scotsman Taylor in May. “Apologies to my opponent Regis. My health comes first and I always want to ensure I’m at 100% walking into the ring.” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
repsac Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 This is disappointing. I was also confused as to why Eddie couldn't secure Jack with a title shot. He deserves one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledhed1 Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 Catterall-Prograis rescheduled for 26 October BBC Sport Jack Catterall's light-welterweight fight against Regis Prograis has been rescheduled for 26 October at the Co-op Live arena in Manchester. Catterall, 31, was forced to withdraw from the original fight date in August due to injury. The Chorley fighter has won 29 fights and lost one, a contentious points defeat to former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor in 2022. The bout was set to headline the first boxing event at the newly-built 23,500-capacity venue, but has now been put back two months. Prograis, 35, is a former world champion and has two defeats on 31-fight record, including to Scotland's Taylor and American Devin Haney. The co-main event between WBO lightweight champion Rhiannon Dixon and challenger Terri Harper has been moved to the undercard of Dalton Smith's fight in Sheffield on 28 September. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshDevilRob Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 The fight has twelve rounds written all over it. Catterall is a cautious, tricky operator. Prograis seems to be aging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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