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Jamie Moore Jack Cattell can still become the owner of the world title

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2 years ago

February 21, 2025

Jacek Cattell coach, Jamie Moore, has no doubt that his man can still raise the title of world champion, even after his defeat Arnold Barbozy Jnr.

Catterall faced Barboza in a live cooperative in Manchester in England, in terms of the ephemeral WBC welterweight title, losing the decision to divide from splendor. The victory meant that Cattell would become a mandatory claimant to the holder of the Teofimo Lopez Jnr belt – and with the look more and more likely that Lopez will go to 147 pounds, he will be modernized to full title.

This is not the first time Catterall, currently 31 -year -old, missed world distinctions due to a divided decision. He was controversial, unquestioned titles with a power of 140 pounds against the then champion Josh Taylor in 2022. It seemed that Catterall clearly defeated Taylor, but two judges did not agree and lost his divided decision.

Despite these failures, Moore still believes that Catterall will eventually raise the world belt.

“Without a shadow of doubt, 100 percent, I know that Jack can win the title of world champion,” said Moore Bouxingscene. “He just has to have such an opportunity and I think that his destiny is to be a world champion. All these little failures that happened along the way, ultimately, when it comes to this moment, it will make it more sweet when it arrives. But Jack Cattarall and being a world champion, that’s how it should be. It just didn’t happen yet. “

Saturday’s loser with Barboza was painfully close to Catterall and Moore. Catterall won something that seemed to knock down in round 10, but judge Steve Gray said it was a slip. An additional point from the knocking could reduce the narrow loss in favor of Cattella. Moore believes that the decision to govern her slip was incorrect, but accepts that Cattell could achieve much better.

“Yes, listen, just as I thought at night – it was a strict fight,” said Moore. “There was no lot of action. There were really no rounds where you thought there were vast rounds. There was one round in which I still think we should have knocking down. But this is only one of them – and it was a strict fight. Finally, it was really one of those in which you were simply: “There is nothing about it.” Jack can work significantly for any reason. He had a free night. I also didn’t think Barboza was particularly good. And, you know, it was one of those fights that could go both ways and unfortunately we didn’t understand it. “

What went wrong for Cattell? Moore is still not closer to finding an answer.

“To be sincere, I just feel that this is not something that I can put my fingers for a moment,” he said. “I didn’t watch it and maybe when I watch it, maybe I will be able to have a better idea about what we could do better. But generally I don’t like watching fights after a loss, because I feel that I am associated with emotions and I think that some time between this logically and go, right: “right”, ok, let’s be sincere now, the things we did wrong and bad and What could we do better? Nevertheless, I know that Jack could achieve better results, but I can’t blame him for his reaction to this or the way he went with it. “

Cattell did not justify during the interview after the fight. He raised his hands and raised his loss honorably. Cattell is a kind of warrior who is not justified, even when they are there to be made. However, the preparations went “perfectly”, confirmed Moore.

“To be sincere, he entered it and I thought that he seems to be in the best form he had ever been in,” said Moore. “So there are no excuses again. We really can’t put the fingers on what kind he went wrong, and I went with Jack yesterday, and I had a few hours with him, but we didn’t really talk about it because it’s not time. The time in which you are in thinking, you feel stinging and you feel hurt, and emotions are high, it is never a good time to talk about such things. It is always better to let the dust settle, and then I always feel that you analyze it better and you are more sincere with yourself than the emotions in which they play in it. “

The loss in Barboz will probably cost Catterall a great payment against Lopez or other of the great division hitters. Moore was asked if the best margins could cost Cattell Millions of Earnings.

“Such questions, how long is a piece of string?” He answered. “You can go back to this decision four years ago against Josh Taylor and say that it costs him millions – it literally cost him millions. On my post I mentioned that I was very proud of Jacek and the way he was leading. It always runs in such a good way. The way he was able to drag through these various scenarios and situations is literally one of the most resistant people I’ve ever met. I have no doubt that this is only a little failure for him.

“He is still 31 years antique, he is still adolescent and fresh enough,” Moore continued. “He has not gathered many penalties for years. I don’t doubt that he will mind. His ego will be a bit bruised. The moment he has just hit a slightly hit on the road. I have no doubt how to run, the way he makes what he does every day will undoubtedly come back stronger and better than ever. “

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Arnold Barboza Teases Potential Devin Haney Title Fight Opportunity

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3 hours ago

October 21, 2026

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"Arnold Barboza Teases Potential Devin Haney Title Fight Opportunity"

Arnold Barboza Jr. dropped word on social media that a massive welterweight title opportunity just landed in his lap on short notice. While he confirmed that 147 pounds is locked in with a belt on the line, he kept the identity of his opponent quiet for now.

Speculation immediately involved Devin Haney after Haney’s anticipated matchup with Shakur Stevenson fell apart. Barboza’s remarks point to a fast-developing opening, even if ink has not officially met paper yet.

“I got some news today. It’s a blessing. I don’t know how real it is, but it sounds pretty real. It might be a big fight sooner than expected,” Barboza said on social media. “I’ll be stepping in at the last minute on some s***, but I don’t know where it’s going to be at, but it’s soon.”

The tight calendar creates the biggest hurdle. Barboza appears fully ready to sign before even knowing the host city, but world championship bouts offer zero room for entering camp cold. Securing an unexpected offer represents one hurdle; having the necessary weeks to dial in a precise tactical blueprint presents an entirely separate challenge.

If Haney ends up standing across the ring, Barboza faces an elite defensive technician. Taking on Haney demands an answer for his distance control, lead hand control, and inside tie ups. Simply tracking him across the canvas without cutting the ring effectively will turn the contest into a frustrating chase.

“A lot sooner than expected. Not no next year fight. A couple of weeks soon. Yeah, I’m fighting at 147. Yeah, it’ll be for a belt. We got to go for legacy,” Barboza said.

Teofimo Lopez also figures heavily into Barboza’s long-range calculations. Barboza sees capturing a 147-pound crown as his quickest ticket to securing a second chance against Lopez after coming up short in their junior welterweight clash.

“It’s not a rematch with Teo. Not yet. I got to win this belt to rematch him,” Barboza admitted.

Holding a world title strap provides massive leverage at the negotiating table. The immediate task requires transforming the sudden opening into an executed contract, setting up a targeted training block, and verifying the sanctioning body timeline.

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Roy Jones Backs David Benavidez to Defeat Jai Opetaia in Cruiserweight Title Clash

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8 hours ago

October 21, 2026

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Roy Jones Backs David Benavidez to Defeat Jai Opetaia in Cruiserweight Title Clash

David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia continue to be linked to a future cruiserweight clash, and four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr has had his say on who he is favouring to come out on top in their proposed battle.

Benavidez is in hot pursuit of the undisputed cruiserweight title. He is currently in possession of both the WBA and WBO world titles but expected to next face WBC titleholder Michal Cieslak in a three-belt unification showdown on December 5.

Meanwhile, Opetaia has an ongoing lawsuit against the IBF – who stripped him of his world title for a second time earlier this year – as he hopes to be reinstated as champion and subsequently tee up a meeting with Benavidez for all four belts.

Opetaia is simultaneously being linked to a heavyweight debut, mooted to be taking on Deontay Wilder on the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua undercard in December.

Speaking on the Hall of Game podcastJones says that he expects Benavidez to get the better of Opetaia if they collide.

“I want to see how David fares in that fight [against Opetaia] first [before he moves up to heavyweight]. I think that David probably wins the fight but I want to see how he fares in the fight.”

Should Opetaia not be reinstated as the IBF cruiserweight champion, it is believed that Viddal Riley and David Nyika will meet for the vacant belt. If that were to happen, it remains to be seen whether Benavidez would divert from his three-fight plan in order to capture the undisputed crown.

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Floyd Mayweathers Comeback: Agrees to Fight World Champion for WBC Title at 49

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9 hours ago

October 21, 2026

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Floyd Mayweather's Comeback: Agrees to Fight World Champion for WBC Title at 49

Despite being nine years into retirement, it appears that Floyd Mayweather could have a busy year in the ring if the latest claims are to be believed.

The American boxing icon hung up the gloves after a straightforward victory over Conor McGregor took his professional record to 50-0.

He has since fought exclusively in exhibitions, facing social media stars and combat athletes from other disciplines. That looked set to change this year when, in February, it was announced by Netflix that Mayweather would face Manny Pacquiao for a second time. The September fight was billed as a pro contest.

Mayweather then announced exhibitions with both Mike Tyson and Mike Zambidis, leading to legal issues which postponed the Pacquiao event indefinitely.

The 49-year-old recently said that he plans for both the Tyson and ‘PacMan’ fights to take place in December and then 2027 respectively, but Ryan Garcia has now announced on social media that he has agreed to face Mayweather.

“Trust me at first I thought this was bull***.

“But it’s real Floyd and I agree to a fight.

“147 for the WBC welterweight championship of the world.

“50-0 vs The current champ.”

Trust me at first I thought this was bull***

But it’s real Floyd and I agree to a fight

147 for the WBC welterweight championship of the world

50-0 vs The current champ

— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) October 21, 2026

Garcia also posted an image that appears to show a video call between him and Mayweather.

Talking about 🥊 pic.twitter.com/x10bCca14Z

— RYAN GARCIA (@RyanGarcia) October 21, 2026

Garcia won the WBC welterweight world title at the beginning of the year by beating Mario Barriosand his stock is as high as ever following a two-round blowout of Conor Benn in his first defence.

He has reportedly now entered talks for a unification against Teofimo Lopez, who is appealing to the WBA to postpone a mandatory fight against Jack Catterall.

Though the WBC would undoubtedly approve Mayweather’s title challenge – as they did for a returning Pacquiao last year – fans will be dubious of Garcia’s claims, particularly given the fact that Mayweather mentioned no such fight in his most recent interview.