Jack Catterall, the challenger for the Super-Lightweight World Title, squares off against the versatile champ, Jorge Linares. The battleground? The M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool. You can catch all the action live on DAZN, no matter where you are in the world.
Catterall, armed with 27 victories and just one setback, is keen to erase the memory of his controversial loss to Josh Taylor in 2022. ‘El Gato’, as he’s known, is champing at the bit to take on ‘The Tartan Tornado’ once more and is even eyeing the victor of the speculated clash between Devin Haney and Regis Prograis, provided he emerges victorious against Linares.
After a sabbatical of 15 months from the ring, Catterall marked his return with a convincing victory over Darragh Foley, demonstrating his readiness to join the big league once again.
Linares, on the other hand, is already a household name among UK boxing enthusiasts. With a record of 47 wins and 8 losses, including some notable victories on UK soil, he’s proved his skills time and again. Now, the former champ across Featherweight, Super-Featherweight, and Lightweight is all set to carve a niche in the buzzing 140lbs division. His goal? To extend his winning streak in the UK while simultaneously derailing Catterall’s World Title ambitions.
As the fight draws closer, both fighters have nothing but respect for each other. Catterall acknowledges Linares as a “living legend”, while Linares reciprocates the admiration, promising a remarkable performance that would serve as a boxing masterclass for Catterall.
Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman:
“It’s a thrill to be back in this great city as part of an incredible run of events coming up to the end of 2023.
“Just yesterday we were in San Francisco for the press conference for Devin Haney vs. Regis Prograis and the WBC World Super-Lightweight Title, we cannot wait for that fight on December 9, but this week we’re here with what should be the undisputed World Champion against the ‘Brit Destroyer’ Jorge Linares, live on DAZN around the world with an incredible undercard too.”
Jack Catterall:
“The fact that Jorge has been over here a number of times means that fans here are familiar with him, thats helped to sell the fight. When I got the call and was told it was Jorge next, it kicked me into action, it’s an exciting name who has been there and got the t-shirt, he’s had his time in the sun and now it’s my time.
“It excited me that he’s back training with Ismael Salas, that’s made me train extra hard at home. I put pressure on myself, he’s been a three-time World Champion, I would never look past this fight or disrespect Jorge. I think he understands that the winner of this fight puts themselves in the picture for much bigger fights.
“I set out in this sport to be World Champion. We haven’t achieved that yet but I do believe I have the ability to do it. We’ve had conversations about a number of fights in the future but all of that means nothing without beating Jorge on Saturday.”
Jorge Linares:
“I have a lot of beautiful memories of fighting in England, in London with Kevin Mitchell and two times in Manchester with Anthony Crolla. This is a different time and opponent, I feel I am fighting an undefeated fighter, for me, Catterall is a World Champion, he didn’t lose the fight against Josh Taylor.
“So this is a big night for me, I am close to retirement, I’m coming in great shape, better than the other times I’ve come to England, I feel like a 20 year old. I’m excited and super excited to be here. I don’t like talking too much, but I am excited to have a great fight with Jack.
“I’m coming off three losses but I don’t think about that, I know I’m in with a great fighter but I’ve been here before and have had a great camp.”
Catterall vs. Linares: Everything You Need to Know
When and Where? Start Time
Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Starting Time: 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET
Main Event Estimated Ringwalk: 11:11 p.m. UK / 6:11 p.m. ET
(Note: Ringwalk times might adjust based on undercard bout durations.)
Venue: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, England
Streaming Info:
Wondering how to catch the action live? DAZN will be broadcasting the bout live in over 200 countries. However, our friends from Australia and New Zealand will need to find an alternative.
The Fighters:
Jack Catterall
- Nationality: British
- Born: July 1, 1993
- Stature: 5′ 7″ with a 69″ reach
- Resume: 28 total fights, boasting a 27-1 record with 13 of those wins by KO.
Jorge Linares
- Nationality: Venezuelan
- Born: August 22, 1985
- Stature: 5′ 8″ with a 69″ reach
- Resume: Stepping into the ring 55 times, Linares holds a 47-8 record with an impressive 29 KOs.
Fight Card Rundown:
16:00 – Doors Swing Open
16:30 – Prelude on ‘Before the Bell’
Super-Welterweight Fight:
William Crolla (153.9 lbs, Manchester, England) takes on Martin Shaw (153.1 lbs, Rotherham, England).
Next in line,
International Super-Bantamweight Fight:
Muhammad Ali (123.9 lbs, Leicester, England) squares off with Giulio Commerso (123.6 lbs, Pescara, Italy).
Coming right up,
Middleweight Fight:
Paddy Lacey (163.1 lbs, Chester, England) fights Owen Kirk (163.6 lbs, Heysham, England).
On the list next,
Super-Lightweight Fight:
Campbell Hatton (142.9 lbs, Hyde, England) steps into the ring against Jamie Sampson (141.1 lbs, Sheffield, England).
19:00 – Spotlight on DAZN!
Super-Lightweight Fight:
Khaleel Majid (141.3 lbs, Bolton, England) engages with Tom Farrell (141.9 lbs, Liverpool, England).
Brace yourself for,
WBA Intercontinental Super-Bantamweight Title Fight:
Shabaz Masoud (121.8 lbs, Stoke, England) competes with Jose Sanmartin (122 lbs, Barranquilla, Colombia).
And then,
Commonwealth Super-Featherweight Title and British Title Final Eliminator Fight:
Aqib Fiaz (130 lbs, Oldham, England) confronts Reece Bellotti (128.9 lbs, Watford, England).
Hold onto your hats,
International Bantamweight Fight:
Jack Turner (117.3 lbs, Liverpool, England) prepares to take on Adam Yahaya (116.6 lbs, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania).
Don’t go anywhere because,
Vacant WBA Continental Super-Bantamweight Title Fight:
Peter Mcgrail (121.4 lbs, Liverpool, England) battles it out with Fran Mendoza (119.8 lbs, San Antero, Colombia).
As the excitement grows,
WBA Intercontinental Super-Lightweight Title Fight:
Jack Catterall (140 lbs, Bolton, England) faces Jorge Linares (140 lbs, Barinas, Venezuela).