Jack Catterall v Regis Prograis - Tale of the Tape: Weight, height, reach, trainer & professional boxing records

We analyse the credentials and statistics of Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis as the super-lightweight contenders get set for their hugely-anticipated showdown this weekend.

Jack Catterall will bid to edge himself closer to another world title opportunity when he tackles American star Regis Prograis in Manchester this weekend.

The British star enters the autumn bout in career-best form, having secured a hugely impressive victory over Josh Taylor earlier this year.

But with the fight having been pushed back a couple of months as a consequence of the Chorley man's injury, it will be interesting to see whether the layoff will have affected him in any way.

Prograis' career, on the other hand, has seemingly taken a nose dive as of late, although the two-time super-lightweight world champion will be eager to prove that form is temporary, and class is permanent.

The big question leading into fight night is who will prevail?

Let's take a look at the 'Tale of the Tape'...

Jack Catterall v Regis Prograis
Tale of the Tape

	Jack Catterall	Regis Prograis
Age:	32	35
Nickname:	'El Gato'	'Rougarou'
Height:	5ft 7ins	5ft 8ins
Reach:	69ins	67ins
Weight:	Super-lightweight	Super-lightweight
Trainer:	Jamie Moore	Evins Tobler
Record:	29-1 (13 KOs)	29-2 (24 KOs)
Last Fight:	Won - (UD) v Josh Taylor (May 2024)	Lost - (UD) v Devin Haney (December 2023)

Jack Catterall
In Profile

After a two-year wait, Jack Catterall was finally able to set the record straight against Josh Taylor.

The Chorley fighter felt he had been robbed when the pair first met, in 2022, and may observers were in agreement.

Despite his lofty rankings with the sanctioning bodies, the southpaw’s primary goal was to secure another clash with the former undisputed champion, opposed to seeking a world title glory.

In May, ‘El Gato’ gained revenge with a unanimous decision win over the Scotsman, in a back-and-forth battle, which far exceeded their initial meeting.

It's now time for Catterall to kick on and attempt to get a world title around his waist.

Against second-rate opposition, the 31-year-old often looks uninspiring, such as against Darragh Foley and a shot Jorge Linares, but raised his game both times against ‘The Tartan Tornado.’

In Regis Prograis, he has an opponent which should showcase the best of him.

As a natural counter-puncher, Jamie Moore’s protégé benefits from fighters coming forward, and the former two-time 140lbs titlist will undoubtedly do that.

While Catterall is expected to win, the manner of the result is every bit as important as the outcome.

Winning isn’t enough, Catterall must do it emphatically.

‘Rougarou’ is coming off a disappointing loss to, WBC champion, Devin Haney. ‘The Dream’ dominated every round and sent his opponent packing to the canvas.

As such, observers have pondered whether Prograis - undoubtedly now at the twilight of his career - is past his best.

It some ways, the Englishman cannot win; dominate and the former titlist is shot to bits, struggle and he is deemed to be a level beneath the current champions.

However, it is imperative the Catterall wins convincingly to build on the momentum his victory over Taylor has built.

The British public are behind him, which has not always been the case, but fight fans can be fickle, a pedestrian performance could lead to many turning their back on him.

‘El Gato’ is classy fighter whose career should be defined by world titles, rather than a rivalry with Taylor.

Strengths:	Weaknesses:
Dictates tempo well	One-paced
Jab	Fades late on in fights
Counter-punching	Clinches excessively
Difficult to hit cleanly	Open to straight right hands

Regis Prograis
In Profile

While Jack Catterall finally got avenge his defeat to Josh Taylor, Regis Prograis was never afforded the same opportunity.

‘Rougarou’ faced the Scot in the final of the World Boxing Super Series, in what became an epic battle, with the WBA ‘Super’ and IBF super-lightweight straps at stake.

After 12 hard rounds, it was ‘The Tartan Tornado’ who had his hand raised, prevailing by majority decision.

The fight was extremely competitive and the American southpaw felt he had done enough. But, despite his best efforts, a rematch eluded the 35-year-old.

However, the Louisiana-based boxer was able to become a two-time titlist as he stopped Jose Zepeda in 11th round to capture the WBC 140lbs belt.

Yet, in recent showings, it has been questioned whether Prograis is in decline. A lacklustre defence against Danielito Zorrilla was followed by a one-side defeat to Devin Haney.

A loss to Catterall would effectively bring an end to the career of ‘Rougarou’ at the highest level.

If he is able to recapture some of his best form however, then his style could pose plenty of problems for the Englishman.

‘El Gato’ likes to dictate the tempo of the fight, but if the American’s pressure can force Catterall to box at a pace he does not find comfortable it could swing the fight in the favour of the former champion.

Only time will tell whether this last roll of the dice will pay off.

Strengths:	Weaknesses:
Applies pressure	Open to straight punches
Powerful jab	Holds his gloves low
Upper body movement	Throws when out of range
Combination punching	Slow feet