Jack Catterall will step back into the ring this weekend as he takes on Arnold Barboza Jr in Manchester.
This fight has been designated as a final eliminator for the WBO super-lightweight title.
Chorley-born fighter Catterall has been enjoying a career renaissance after beating Josh Taylor in their rematch before seeing off Regis Prograis.
The current holder of the WBO super-lightweight belt is Teofimo Lopez.
So, whoever wins this will face the 27-year-old American next.
Barboza Jr has an incredible record of 31 wins, with 11 coming via knockout, but this will be a serious test against El Gato.
Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr: Date and how to follow
This 12-round WBO super-lightweight title eliminator is set to take place on Saturday, February 15.
It is being held at the Co-Op Live Arena, Manchester.
The main event ringwalks are anticipated to be around 10pm.
The undercard is expected to start at 7pm, and the whole thing will be streamed on DAZN.
There is no separate PPV price, and it is included in the standard DAZN cost of £24.99 a month. More on other options here.
talkSPORT will have updates throughout, and talkSPORT.com will also have all the reaction from fight night.
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Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr: Undercard
Subject to change
- MAIN EVENT: Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr
- Reece Bellotti vs Michael Gomez Jr
- Pat McCormack vs Robbie Davies Jr
- Zelfa Barrett vs Jazza Dickens
- Joe McGrail vs Ashley Lane
Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr: What has been said?
Despite being unbeaten, Catterall doesn’t rate his opponent very highly.
Speaking ahead of the clash, he said: “I respect his ability, but I don’t think he’s a great fighter.
“I think he’s average.”
Meanwhile, for Barboza Jr, this is huge chance.
He said: “I’ve been calling for this fight since 2022. This is a great opportunity, and I hope it is sold out. 20,000 fans bullying me is going to turn me on.
“This is something that I’ve dreamed about. This is a fight that I’ve been waiting for my whole career. I’ve worked hard to get here, just like him, so let’s get it on.
“I feel like my whole career, I’ve been the underdog. Even when I’m the favourite, I think I’ve been overlooked. People are finally getting to see who Barboza is.
“On February 15th, my hand will be raised and that belt will come with me. I’m overall a better fighter than him.
“He can call me a B-class fighter, but the only thing special about him is that he is a lefty. But we’ll find out. We can talk, but we’ll find out.”
