Jack Catterall has spoken of his disappointment and having to reschedule his bout with Regis Prograis.
The pair were due to fight on August 23 at the new Co-op Arena in Manchester, but Catterall withdrew yesterday and promoters Matchroom are looking to reschedule later in the year.
“I picked up an injury and tried to train through it last week and took medical advice and obviously it’s disappointing, but health comes first,” Catterall told BoxingScene. “I’ve had to make the decision to withdraw and look at rescheduling it.”
Catterall is full of respect for Prograis, so is not prepared to leave anything to chance or to have any excuses post-fight. He wants to be at his best for the Houston-based junior welterweight contender.
“A hundred per cent,” said the 31-year-old Englishman. “With the situation I find myself in, I find myself in a good position. I’ve had the momentum this last year or two, so I’ve got to make sure I can get in there and it’s a fight I believe I can win so I’m not going to go in there less than 100 per cent.”
Catterall didn’t want to disclose the nature of his training injury but is staying in the gym and working with his team on being prepared for a new date. Early reports said it could be the fall, but Catterall will box when he’s ready.
“My manager Sam [Jones] and Matchroom are working with me, keeping the dialogue going,” the Chorley southpaw added. “We’re looking at dates, but ultimately I need to make sure I’m fit. The worst thing for me would be to reschedule it too soon and then have to withdraw again because I’m not 100 per cent. So there’ll be a decision made between us going forward.”
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