Jack Catterall, the Super-Lightweight World Title contender, will be defending his WBA Intercontinental Title against the diverse weight class champion, Jorge Linares. This fight will be held at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Saturday, October 21, and will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN.
The excitement builds as we approach this crucial fight at the 140lbs division. Recently, Eddie Hearn, the Chairman of Matchroom Sport, hosted an ePress Conference where both of the main event fighters and their representatives, Sam Jones and Roberto Diaz, were present: You can catch the entire ePress Conference featuring Jack Catterall vs. Jorge Linares on the Matchroom Boxing YouTube channel:
Jack Catterall (with a record of 27-1, including 13 KOs) is eager to bounce back and challenge the 140lbs title again. He wishes to overturn the shadows of his controversial loss to the previously undisputed Super-Lightweight World Champion, Josh Taylor, from February 2022.
On the flip side, Jorge Linares, a champion in the Featherweight, Super-Featherweight, and Lightweight divisions (holding a record of 47-8 with 29 KOs), is keen on strengthening his position in the active 140lbs division. He aims to maintain his undefeated streak in the UK and disrupt Catterall’s hopes for a World Title opportunity in his subsequent fight.
On the undercard, Liverpool’s own rising star, Peter McGrail, with a 7-0 record including 5 KOs in the Super-Bantamweight division, competes for his inaugural professional title. He’s set to fight against the undefeated Colombian, Fran Mendoza, for the WBA Continental Title. Aqib Fiaz of Oldham, an unbeaten Super-Featherweight contender with a 12-0 streak, opens the live broadcast. He’s taking on Reece Bellotti from Watford, who has a 16-5 record with 13 KOs. They will be competing for the Commonwealth Title, and this fight also serves as a British Title Final Eliminator.
Shabaz Masoud from Stoke, another undefeated Super-Bantamweight with an 11-0 record, will be having his first fight under Matchroom after signing a multiple-fight agreement with Eddie Hearn in June. He’s defending his WBA Intercontinental title against Colombia’s seasoned fighter, Jose Sanmartin, who boasts a record of 34-7-1.
Meanwhile, Paddy Lacey of Chester, with an 8-0 record, is back in the ring and will go up against Owen Kirk from Heysham. Super-Lightweight Campbell Hatton, having a stellar year with a 13-0 record, returns after his recent victory against Tom Ansell. Bolton’s own Khaleel Majid, following a victory in Birmingham, seeks another win to add to his 11-0 streak.
Leicester’s Muhammad Ali, in the Super-Bantamweight division and with a 3-0 record, is aiming for a fourth victory. William Crolla from Manchester, a new face in the Super-Welterweight division, is ready for his second professional fight. Lastly, ‘El Terrier’ Jack Turner, boasting a 2-0 record with both being KOs, is excited to fight in his hometown for the first time.
For those interested, tickets for the Catterall vs. Linares showdown range from £40 to £250 for VIP seats. They’re up for grabs at Stage Front NOW.