On Saturday, Might 25, Jack Catterall (29-1, 13 KOs) acquired his long-awaited revenge as he defeated Josh Taylor (19-2, 13. KOs) in a dramatic conflict on the First Direct Enviornment in Leeds, England. The cardboard was streamed stay on DAZN, with “El Gato” getting his redemption by unanimous resolution – with the decide’s scorecards studying 117-111×2 and 116-113. Following the rematch win, consideration now turns to what combat might come subsequent for the Chorley native.
Jack Catterall Subsequent Struggle: What Could possibly be Subsequent for ‘El Gato’
Winner of Liam Paro vs. Subriel Matias
After the win over Taylor, Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn spoke on what may very well be subsequent for the Chorley fighter: “The third combat is a giant combat, however he deserves to be world champion. That’s acquired to be the main focus. We’re deep at 140; Subriel Matias fights Liam Paro arising; we’ve acquired Devin Haney towards Sandor Martin. I’d like to see this man problem and hopefully win a world championship.”
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Subriel Matias would be the favorite towards Australian Liam Paro because the Puerto Rican seems to be to efficiently defend the IBF tremendous light-weight title he gained towards Jeremias Nicolas Ponce. Matias possesses loads of energy, as confirmed in his dominating wins towards Ponce and Shohjahon Ergashev. His unconventional model means his energy punches should not simple to learn – however very efficient. Paro won’t be coming to make up the numbers and hoping his southpaw model can upset the big-punching Puerto Rican.
Teofimo Lopez
When talking after the combat, Catterall was clear about what he needed subsequent: “To win the world title has all the time been the dream for me. We didn’t get the undisputed world titles (towards Taylor) and that’s wonderful. That chapter’s been written now.”
He continued: “I need that world title combat now. (Lopez) beat Taylor earlier than I did, now I’ve had the win over him (Taylor) and I wish to show I’m higher than him (Lopez).”
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Catterall added: “I imagine I’ve acquired the model to beat Lopez. That’s the combat I need.”
Lopez is about to return to the ring towards Steve Claggett on June 29. Because the disappointing break up resolution defeat to George Kambosos Jr, he has gained 4 fights in succession, together with the dominating unanimous resolution win over Josh Taylor. The Brooklyn-born fighter has loads of zip in his punches and could be very efficient on the entrance foot, the place he seems to be to outwork his opponents.
Boxing Potential
Whether or not it’s Lopez subsequent or the winner of Matias-Paro, Catterall is an issue for all of them. He makes use of his jab brilliantly, enabling him to dictate the tempo and distance throughout his fights. He places his combos collectively impressively – and can want all these attributes to win a world title.
