What belts does Jack Catterall hold?

Jack Catterall is a professional British boxer who fights at the light-welterweight level and hails from Chorley, Lancashire. His professional career started in the year 2012 and as of October 21, 2024, holds a record of 29 wins with 13 knockouts and one controversial defeat in 2022 against Josh Taylor (29-1-0).

Catterall is best known for his competitive rivalry with Taylor, with their first bout ending in a highly disputed split decision favoring Taylor. Many believed Catterall deserved the win, which sparked debates about the fairness of boxing’s scoring system. However, in May 2024, Catterall finally gained redemption when he convincingly outboxed Taylor via unanimous decision. Catterall also has wins over formidable fighters including Ohara Davies and Jorge Linares. As of October 2024, he is preparing for a postponed bout with Regis Prograis, now scheduled for October 26.

Jack Catterall Belts

As of October 23, 2024, Jack Catterall holds the WBA Inter-Continental light-welterweight title which he won in his fight against Darragh Foley on May 27, 2023. Catterall secured a convincing victory over Darragh Foley in their ten-round light-welterweight bout. Judges scored the fight 99-88, 98-89, and 97-90 in favor of Catterall, who made his long-awaited return to the ring after 455 days. This bout marked Catterall's first fight since his controversial loss to Josh Taylor in February 2023.

Catterall displayed superior boxing skills, consistently landing jabs and combinations while dismissing Foley’s skills. As per the Boxing scene, Foley, who had won his last five fights, struggled to adjust to Catterall's speed and power. He ultimately succumbed to a left hand that led to the first knockdown in round seven. Despite his efforts, Foley's resilience was not enough, as he left the ring with a unanimous decision loss on his record.