Boxing Preview: Jack Catterall (29-1-0, 13 KOs) vs Regis Prograis (29-2-0, 24 KOs)

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Jack Catterall enters the ring with a record of 29 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, with 13 of those victories by knockout. His opponent, Regis Prograis, boasts 29 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, with a whopping 24 of his wins by knockout, giving him an 83% knockout rate compared to Catterall’s 45%.  

Catterall, 31, is four years younger than Prograis. Despite being slightly shorter, Prograis holds a 2-inch reach advantage. Both fighters are southpaws, and their professional experience is fairly equal, with Catterall making his debut just four months after Prograis in 2012. However, Catterall has fought 46 more professional rounds.  

Catterall is ranked 5th by the WBA, 2nd by the WBC and WBO, 3rd by the IBF, and 4th by The Ring at super lightweight. Prograis is ranked 7th by the WBA and WBO, 12th by the WBC, and 8th by The Ring in the 140lb division.  

Catterall has won 4 of his last 5 fights, including a unanimous decision victory over Josh Taylor in May 2024. Prograis, on the other hand, has also won 4 of his last 5 fights, with his most recent being a loss to Devin Haney in December 2023.  

Both fighters have had active careers, with Prograis fighting more frequently than Catterall in recent years. This upcoming bout promises to be a thrilling showdown between two highly skilled and experienced fighters.

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