At a recent pre-fight press conference, boxer Regis Prograis unleashed a powerful psychological blow against his opponent, Jack Catterall. The former two-time light-welterweight champion played an audio recording that left spectators stunned and Catterall visibly shaken.
The voice message, allegedly from Catterall’s current manager Sam Jones, contained a damaging admission. In the recording, Jones can be heard saying, “I like Jack, by the way. I know him very well, but I do think you flatten him. You’re a different guy than Josh Taylor.”
This revelation has sent waves through the boxing community, raising questions about the loyalty and confidence within Catterall’s camp. The timing of the recording, made before Jones became Catterall’s manager, adds another layer of complexity to the situation.
Prograis, known for his bold tactics, explained, “A long time ago, Sam Jones, his manager, said I would beat Jack, and I got proof right now if y’all want to hear it.” The New Orleans native didn’t hesitate to play the message for all to hear, effectively turning the pre-fight momentum in his favor.
The upcoming bout, scheduled to take place at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England, on October 26, was already highly anticipated. Now, with this unexpected twist, the stakes have been raised even higher.
Catterall (29-1, 13 KOs), currently ranked #2 by the WBC, WBO, IBF, and WBA, had been hoping to use this fight against the 35-year-old Prograis as a stepping stone to a world title shot. However, this recent development may have thrown a wrench in his plans.
Adding to the drama, former opponent Devin Haney has picked Prograis to win the upcoming match. Haney, who defeated Prograis in a unanimous decision last December, stands to benefit if Prograis emerges victorious, as it would enhance the value of his own win.
