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Jack Catterall vs. Regis Prograis – Gigantic Fight Preview and Predictions
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Co Op Live Arena in Manchester will host its first boxing event this Saturday night, with its first headliner Jack Catterall taking on former world champion Regis Prograis over twelve rounds at super lightweight, with the winner next to face IBF champion Liam Paro .
Matchroom is promoting Catterall vs Prograis and DAZN is showing the live bill.
Catterall (29-1, 13 KO) built a sturdy position in the WBO rankings with wins over Tyrone McKenna (UD10) and O’Hara Davies (UD12), and in 2022 he finally got a shot at the world championship, winning the undisputed title against the Scot Josh Taylor.
Catterall dropped Taylor and looked to have done enough to get the nod, but Taylor was retained via split decision in Glasgow. “El Gato” waited and waited for a rematch, although several dates were put on the back burner, and in 2023, Catterall banked points with Darragh Foley and Jorge Linares before finally managing to get Taylor into the ring during their follow-up, which was to taking place in May in Leeds.
It was another needy match, but Catterall did more than enough to secure a clear victory and earn him his long-awaited redemption.
Prograis (29-2, 24 KO) from Texas will now stand in the way of the Chorley fighter to the world champion title. “Rougarou” reigned as WBA champion, but in 2019 he lost the title and undefeated record to the aforementioned Josh Taylor, dropping him in a razor-thin majority decision that also served as the final of the World Boxing Super Series.
Three straight wins catapulted him back into contention and he won the vacant WBC title by knocking out Jose Zepeda in eleven in November 2022, but after one defense Prograis was eliminated en route to the WBC belt. the landslide points to his loss to Devin Haney last December.
Belotti and Gomez fight for British honors
The British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles are on the line and Reece Bellotti (19-5, 14 KO) will defend against Michael Gomez Jr (21-1, 6 KO).
Bellotti is recovering from four appearances in five appearances between 2018-2021 and has made it five in a row to claim the vacant Commonwealth crown, retiring Aqib Fiaz after eight last October, and the British belt added by winning the points title over Liam Dillon four months later.
“Bomber” was last seen in July, far surpassing Levi Giles. Gomez is also in good form, winning his last dozen since defeat to Henry Janes in March 2019, and also becomes the English champion, who last defended in April, stopping Kane Baker in six games.
𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 @MichaelGomezJnr the right hand fell out for the last time 🌬#CatterallPrograis | October 26 | Live on DAZN pic.twitter.com/Q3WRLddZTJ
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) October 16, 2024
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2020 Olympian Pat McCormack (5-0, 4 KO) continues his studies, and the Sunderland native should be able to stop Williams Andres Herrera (16-3, KO7) in the planned distance of ten rounds in the welterweight division.
In the super lightweight rematch, Campbell Hatton (14-1, 5 KO) may make the necessary changes to get revenge on Jimmy Joe Flint (14-2-2, KO3), but the result could be a ten-round close fight.
Featherweight talent Joe McGrail (10-0, 5 KO) can claim an early victory after facing Lewis Morris (8-2, KO1), who is McGrail’s first scheduled fighter in the 10th round, and Junaid Bostan (9-0, 7 KO ) should be victorious before the final bell in his eight-round super welterweight fight against Argentine Maico Sommariva (9-4-1, 8 KO).
Also in the super welterweight division, William Crolla (5-0, 4 KO) can win prematurely and defeat Lorenzo Grasso (6-2, 1 KO) for the fifth time in a row. Their clash is scheduled for six.
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Mike Tyson was tipping for victory over Jake Paul when the YouTuber sent out a terrifying warning
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October 21, 2024Lennox Lewis believes Mike Tyson will beat Jake Paul – despite the veteran’s health problems and age difference.
He may have hung up his gloves back in 2005 following his loss to Kevin McBride, but Tyson is ready to shake up the boxing world once again as he prepares to face YouTube sensation-turned-boxer Paul. The fight taking place against the backdrop of AT&T Arena in Arlington is generating excitement and is expected to be held on November 15, with a potential attendance of 90,000 fans.
Initially scheduled for an earlier date, the fight was postponed because Tyson suffered health problems, including a flare-up of ulcers, that temporarily halted his training. Concerns about the match are growing, not only because of Tyson’s health problems, but also because of the 31-year gap between “Iron Mike” and “The Problem Child.”
While some observers believe Paul’s youthful vigor ensured the victory, Lewis – Tyson’s one-time ring rival – expressed a different opinion. Earlier this year, the veteran fighter opened up on his views Guardian: “I’m worried about Jake Paul. Tyson still knows how to punch, as seen when he punches the bag. If Jake Paul gets hit with one of these punches, he’ll definitely feel it. I know Jake Paul doesn’t do that, I don’t want to get hit.
“Tyson comes forward and knows how to cut off the ring. It may be a matter of time because how good is Jake Paul’s defense? I saw Mike a few weeks ago and he looked good. He was walking around without a shirt and showing off his body to get ready.”
Lewis added that Tyson’s experience and skill will give him an advantage over Paul: “He’s a boxer, he knows how to protect himself, he knows how to punch to the body, he knows how to cut off the ring.”
However, Lewis also noted that Tyson’s mobility and ability to keep up with the younger Paul would be key factors in the fight.
When asked about a potential rematch with Tyson, Lewis didn’t want to rule it out TMZ: “Let’s see how he does in this fight first. I only talked to Mike about the fight. Let’s hope his health is okay. You can’t see things on the outside that can affect you on the inside. I wouldn’t do that. “I don’t want to say he’s fine and then all of a sudden something happens.”
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Tyson Fury insisted on making key changes for his rematch with Usyk
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October 21, 2024With less than two months until Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, emotions surrounding the gigantic heavyweight fight are starting to grow.
Fury suffered the only defeat of his professional career against Usyk in May, suffering a solemn injury and going down in a split decision.
While "The Gypsy King" he maintains that he should have raised his hand earlier this year, the consensus in the boxing world was that he would need to significantly up his game if he wanted to get his revenge on the imperious Ukrainian.
Former world champion turned coach Anthony Crolla has put in his two cents and believes his fellow Brit should focus more on his physique on December 21
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“He looks really good, he talks really good, he seems very confident.
“You never know with Tyson, he comes out with crazy things, but he really looks great. I’m really looking forward to it.
“Another tough one, but last time he more or less won the fight by mid-distance.
“I think he will target Usyk’s body more this time. He has a great chance to fix this, but Usyk will find a way to win, his adaptability is unbelievable.
“After the first fight, I would put Usyk as the favorite, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Tyson avenged him.”
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“There are some adjustments to be made, he (Tyson) got caught last time, but I don’t know how much it affects Tyson because he has that kind of character. I think he thinks for himself a lot.
“The horn definitely needs some work. I am in favor of one voice in the corner, one clear voice, so we will see, but it will be the changes he makes.”
Fury himself has admitted that he plans to take matters out of the judges’ hands and stop Usyk in nine weeks, and many experts believe he could go into the fight much heavier than the first time around.
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Mike Tyson’s rival “reached out to discuss the fight” with news of a rematch
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October 21, 2024Boxing legend Mike Tyson may be gearing up for a thrilling rematch with Evander Holyfield as he prepares to return to the ring. Tyson, 58, is scheduled to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in his first professional fight since 2005.
The controversial game is scheduled for November 15 and will be broadcast live on Netflix, with an expected crowd of up to 90,000 at AT&T Stadium. Paul, 27, posted a 10-1 boxing record against various influencers and MMA stars, while Tyson donned the gloves for the last time in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. However, the veteran’s decision to return to the ring led Holyfield to consider a return.
The two boxing giants were embroiled in a notorious heavyweight feud that came to a head when Tyson infamously bit off part of Holyfield’s ear during their 1997 WBA title rematch. A third fight never materialized, but “The Real Deal” seems eager to follow in Tyson’s footsteps, potentially setting the stage for one of the most unexpected rematches in sports.
Misfits boxing co-president Mams Taylor revealed in the article: talkSPORT interview in which Holyfield considered the possibility of facing KSI (4-1). The YouTube star has been at the forefront of boxing influencers for years, known for his clashes with Logan Paul and Tommy Fury, but his promotion on Misfits ruled out a fight with the 62-year-old.
“I know Holyfield contacted us about fighting KSI,” Taylor said. “We wouldn’t do it again. It would have to be two equal players of the same age. If it were Mike Tyson or Evander Holyfield for all the money in the world, we wouldn’t do it. I think that’s ironic. because the cornerstone of Misfits Boxing stands on higher moral ground than some parts of established boxing.”
The rivalry between Holyfield and Tyson remains one of the most notable stories in sports, with Holyfield scoring an 11th-round TKO victory over Tyson in 1996. Their subsequent fight became infamous as the “Bite Fight” when Tyson was disqualified in the third round for biting off part of Holyfield’s ear.
Tyson did not rule out the possibility of returning to the ring after the fight with Paul and was even interested in meeting Holyfield again in 2020. When Holyfield was asked a similar question last year, the former undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight champion was also prepared to face Tyson for a third time.
“Well, if everything goes well. “I mean, it’s not just about me, it’s about both of us,” Holyfield told The Sun. “We’re doing this, we’re making some money that we probably wouldn’t be able to make, so the most vital thing is to find something that we can both do so that we understand that it’s not a struggle. It’s showing some skills, showing skills, but it’s not a real fight. We don’t want to kill each other.
Since Tyson agreed to fight Paul, he has had no shortage of offers to continue his comeback path. Heavyweight legend Butterbean has expressed his desire to face ‘Iron Mike’, while former undisputed champion Lennox Lewis is ready for a rematch with Tyson, provided he wins against Paul next month.
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