Another weekend and another action-packed professional boxing show in Manchester.
We return to the scene of Derek Chisora’s remarkable win over Otto Wallin seven days ago for Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr at the Co-op Live Arena. With the vacant WBO interim world super lightweight title on the line, excitement is guaranteed.
Catterall enjoys the backing of the home support when facing his unbeaten opponent from Los Angeles. Will the local lad win and add his name to an already impressive list of British world champions? El Gato must be at his best to defeat a man desperate to jet back to California with the belt.
Former professional boxer and popular sportsbook writer Frankie Monkhouse advised backing Chisora to upset the odds and win here last week. He now sets his sights on a Manchester double when previewing Catterall vs Barboza, and you can follow his preview, round up of the betting odds and predictions on this page.
Catterall vs Barboza Jr odds
Catterall vs Barboza for the WBO title will draw a global audience, with a huge following in the United Kingdom joined by an army of fight fans in the United States, across North America, and beyond. Saturday is a chance for one of these warriors to move their career to the next level, placing themselves amongst the division’s elite and pushing them towards huge paychecks later this year. But which fighter will grab the opportunity?
The leading online betting apps are showing an interest, offering eye-catching markets and generous odds. You can read my preview, study the form, and have your say on several bets, including fight-winner, method of victory, total rounds, number of knockdowns, and more. There’s a wager to suit every fight fan and budget. All you have to do is decide which offer is the best for you this weekend.
The simplest way to gamble on Catterall vs Barboza Jr is to predict the winner. Choose either fighter to win, set your stake, and bet using your laptop or smartphone. If you pick the victor, you’ll land a profit. But if you select the wrong fighter, the bookmaker keeps your stake. Check out the latest betting odds below.
- Jack Catterall to win at 4/11
- Arnold Barboza Jr to win at 23/10
- Draw at 14/1
Odds provided by Betfred are subject to change.
Catterall vs Barboza Jr fight outcome odds
There’s plenty of value available in the fight-winner market, especially if you fancy the American to leave with the title. You can gamble pre-fight or in-play with the traders offering odds from the first bell to the final punch. There’s plenty designed to capture your attention in Manchester and bring you closer to the action at the leading boxing bookmakers.
If you’re looking for a slightly different approach with more attractive betting odds available, the method of victory market catches the eye. With this option, bookmakers challenge you to predict the winning fighter and how they’ll achieve the result: on points or by knockout. Landing the method of victory is no mean feat, but the potential benefits make it worth the risk. Fancy giving it a try?
Here are the pre-fight betting odds that are correct at the time of publishing but can change.
- Jack Catterall to win on Points – 4/6
- Jack Catterall to win by KO/TKO/DQ/Technical Decision – 9/2
- Arnold Barboza Jr to win on Points – 11/4
- Arnold Barboza Jr to win by KO/TKO/DQ/Technical Decision – 11/1
Odds provided by Betfred are subject to change.
El Gato targets a high-five
Jack Catterall will step into the ring before his adoring public at the venue on fight night, looking to land a fifth win on the bounce. The 31-year-old from nearby Chorley, Lancashire, arrives with a professional boxing record detailing 30 wins against just one defeat, with 13 of those victories coming inside the distance. The one blot on his copybook came against Scotland’s Josh Taylor in 2022, with three versions of the world title on the line.
The Englishman lost to the Tartan Tornado in Glasgow on a split decision but had every right to feel aggrieved. Most fight fans and boxing lovers thought Catterall had done enough to merit the win and he should be a world champion. El Gato repaid the faith in him shown by his backers when scoring a revenge win over Taylor in Leeds last May on points in another decision that split opinion, raising more questions than answers.
Since losing to Taylor at The SSE Hydro in early 2022, Catterall has fought four times and earned four wins on points. In October, he beat the experienced Regis Prograis over 12 rounds at this venue, building a convincing winning margin on the scorecards. Catterall fans would love to see more of the same on Saturday, but the fighter and his team would accept a victory of any description. Getting his hands on the world title belt is the main objective and is more important than the performance. It’s a win-at-all-costs scenario.
Stats:
- Age: 31 years old
- Height: 5’ 7”
- Weight: Super lightweight
- Record: 30-01-0
American plans to spoil the show
Arnold Barboza Jr travels from Los Angeles to Manchester, looking to spoil the party in England and become champion of the world. The 33-year-old arrives with an unblemished record consisting of 31 wins and 11 knockouts. He’s currently ranked number ten in the world at the weight but would leapfrog some famous names if he adds another victory to his CV on British soil. Those starting in the away corner appreciate the size of the task that awaits but know they have the skills, experience, and character to deny the crowd victory.
Barboza debuted with a six-round points win in Santa Ynez in 2013 and has climbed through the charts since. The 5’ 9” orthodox boxer has won on points in each of his last two bouts, and his last eight have all tested the judges. Despite boasting power in both hands, Arnold’s previous stoppage win came against William Silva in Las Vegas in November 2019. The visitor is a fighter happy to remain patient, ignore the crowd, and work his way into a contest before opening an advantage on the cards.
Barboza’s most recent showing saw him outwork and outpoint Jose Carlos Ramirez in Saudi Arabia over ten rounds on the undercard of Gilberto Ramirez vs. Chris Billam-Smith. He battled hard that evening, securing victory by two, two, and four rounds. He’s unbeaten, fights without pressure, and knows a win on Saturday would set up an important year in his career. The American is boxing for his future at the top end of the division.
Stats:
- Age: 33 years old
- Height: 5’ 9”
- Weight: Super lightweight
- Record: 31-0-0
Catterall vs Barboza Jr betting tips
Saturday will be a crossroads in the career of both Catterall and Barboza Jr. The winner will speed towards the biggest names in the division, and holding the WBO world title will seriously boost their earning potential. The loser will return to the drawing board, plotting a course back into title contention. But will the new champion fly the Union flag or the stars and stripes on the grand stage?
Here are my best bets for Saturday’s fight broadcast live on DAZN.
Fight to go the distance
After researching the stats and trends ahead of Saturday’s slug-fest, we’re happy to follow the numbers and back the fight to last the distance. With this approach, it doesn’t matter who wins as long as the gladiators complete all 12 rounds and force the scoring judges sat at ringside into making a decision. Bet on the fight to go the distance, and you’ll land a profit if either Catterall or Barboza wins points.
Need more convincing? Catterall has boxed seven times since he stopped Oscar Amador inside three rounds at Wembley Arena in April 2019. Each of those fights have gone the distance, including a points loss in those two classics against Josh Taylor. Since losing in Glasgow, Catterall has beaten Darragh Foley in ten rounds and Jorge Linares, Josh Taylor, and Regis Prograis over the championship distance. The form of both fighters suggests this weekend’s main attraction will last long into the evening.
Bet on fight to go the distance at 2/9 with bet365
Barboza Jr win on points
After picking the upset at this venue seven days ago, we have profits in our pockets as we shoot for another win that will hurt bookies. Arnold Barboza Jr is an unbeaten fighter with a perfect 31 wins. He’s the taller man of the two, with the longer reach, and is experienced enough to know the crowd can’t help Catterall when the first bell sounds and the action gets going at the Co-op Live.
When creating my book, I had this fight much closer to a 50/50, so I was pleasantly surprised to see the traders working at major online sportsbooks confidently supporting Catterall. As any dedicated sports bettor knows, if you back enough overpriced selections, you’ll end the year in profit. We’re happy to oppose the traders for the second weekend on the bounce when backing Barboza Jr. to win.
Bet on Barboza Jr to win on points at 11/4 with Betfred
How to watch Catterall vs Barboza Jr
Here’s information on the venue, date and time, and broadcaster.
- Location: Co-op Arena, Manchester
- Date and time: Saturday, 15th February 2025 at 22:30 GMT
- How to watch: DAZN
Catterall vs Barboza Jr undercard
Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr for the WBO interim super lightweight title heads a quality show in Manchester brought to us by world-famous boxing promoter and manager Eddie Hearn for Matchroom Boxing.
Here’s the entire card:
- Jack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – super lightweight
- Reece Bellotti vs Michael Gomez Jr – super featherweight
- Zelfa Barrett vs James Dickens – super featherweight
- Pat McCormack vs Robbie Davies Jr – welterweight
- William Crolla vs Ayoub Zakari – super welterweight
- Connor Tudsbury vs Saadam Moamed – light heavyweight
- Aqip Fiaz vs Lydon Chircop – lightweight
- Alfie Middlemiss vs Caine Singh – featherweight
About the author
Frank Monkhouse
Frank is a former professional boxer at the renowned TKO Gym in London who has transitioned his career into sports betting writing. He has worked with some of the leading names in the industry, including world-renowned bookmakers and ambitious affiliates. A student of the formbook, he leans heavily on the stats and trends to help find readers the value.
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