Ameer Lausell || Issue 6 || October 28, 2024
In a division that is red hot with competition following the defeats of champions Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz, Devin “The Dream” Haney, and Puerto Rican pressure fighter Subriel Matias, 2 men meet in the squared circle each jockeying for title position and with something to prove. On October 26, Jack Catterall (29-1, 13 KOs) and Regis Prograis (29-2, 24 KOs) will share the ring. Coming fresh off of a unanimous decision loss, hard-hitting 35-year-old former WBA champion Regis Prograis looks to recapture boxing gold and establish himself among the big fish in the 140lb division. But can he do so against a hungry, young (31) and dogged Jack Catteral?
Caterall’s lone controversial loss came at the hands of former undisputed champion Josh Taylor which he avenged in commanding fashion in May of this year leaving no doubt that he should’ve been the top dog in the division. Prograis also shared the ring with Taylor where he lost in a 12-round war of a unification bout that ended in a majority decision for Taylor back in 2019 on his road to undisputed.
In boxing styles make fights. Each man is an elusive south-paw who fights mainly as a counter-puncher. Expect sharp and accurate blows from both men and, if you love a good chess match, this is the fight to watch. Like many fighters of the post-Mayweather era, Catterall has patterned his style after Floyd, utilizing the Philly shell defense and pumping sharp flickering jabs consistently.
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Prograis also has adopted the Philly shell only adjusting it so that he can land his signature straight left cross leading to 24 of his 29 wins coming by way of knockout.
This is essentially “Money Mayweather” vs “Pretty Boy Floyd”. This is vitality vs experience. For Catterall, this is only his second high-profile opponent; can he continue proving that he is a 5-star boxer? For Prograis, does he still have what it takes to hang with the young fighters of the division? We will find out soon. Ringwalks start at 5pm and will be streamed on DAZN or check in with your local sports bar!
The Hudsonian 