Jack Catterall steps into the ring to defend his WBA Intercontinental Title against the multi-weight World Champion, Jorge Linares on DAZN. The “El Gato” Catterall, still stinging from his contentious loss to Josh Taylor in February 2022, eyes not only redemption but also future clashes, notably against the winner of the much-talked-about bout between Devin Haney and Regis Prograis, given he can surpass Linares.
Linares, a boxing stalwart with a solid track record in the UK, looks forward to continuing his undefeated streak in the nation. His celebrated victories include a stoppage win over Kevin Mitchell in 2015 and dual point wins against former Lightweight World Champion, Anthony Crolla. Speaking about the upcoming match, Catterall expressed his reverence for Linares, calling him “a legend of the game.” However, he acknowledges that this bout is crucial for both of them, albeit for distinct reasons.
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In a statement oozing with confidence, Linares mentioned, “October 21 I’m back in the UK. I’m ready to give Jack a great boxing lesson and to continue making history in the UK. The last Samurai is back, stronger than ever.” Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn echoed the anticipation surrounding the match, emphasizing the significance for both fighters and hinting at potential future bouts.
As Alfie Sharman of DAZN aptly summarized, “Jack has been desperate to compete on the world stage again, and a statement win over Jorge Linares will set up some huge fights in 2024.”
The main event will start approximately at 5:20 pm ET.
Main card:
▪️Jack Catterall vs. Jorge Linares, 12 rounds, for Catterall’s WBA Intercontinental super lightweight title ▪️Peter McGrail vs. Fran Mendoza, 10 rounds, for vacant WBA Continental super bantamweight title ▪️Jack Turner vs. Adam Yahaya, 4 rounds, bantamweight ▪️Aqib Fiaz vs. Reece Bellotti, 12 rounds, for vacant Commonwealth super featherweight title ▪️Shabaz Masoud vs. Jose Sanmartin, 10 rounds, for WBA Intercontinental super bantamweight title ▪️Khaleel Majid vs. Tom Farrell, 8 rounds, super lightweight
Preliminary card: (Begins at 11:30 am ET)
▪️Campbell Hatton vs. Jamie Sampson, 8 rounds, super lightweight ▪️Paddy Lacey vs. Owen Kirk, 8 rounds, middleweight ▪️Muhammad Mustafa Ali vs. Giulio Commerso, 6 rounds, super bantamweight ▪️William Crolla vs. Martin Shaw, 4 rounds, super welterweight
