Injured Catterall cancels August fight with Prograis

Briton Jack Catterall’s light-welterweight contest against Regis Prograis in Manchester on 24 August has been cancelled after he sustained an injury.

The bout was set to headline the first boxing event to be held at the newly-built 23,500-capacity Co-op Live arena.

It is unclear whether the card, which is also set to feature a WBO lightweight world-title contest between champion Rhiannon Dixon and fellow Briton Terri Harper, will be rescheduled.

“For the first time in my 30-fight career, I’ve had to withdraw due to injury,” said 31-year-old Catterall.

The Chorley fighter has won 29 fights and lost one, a contentious points defeat to former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor in 2022.

“I’m hoping to have a new date very soon”, added Catterall, who gained revenge over Scotsman Taylor in May.

“Apologies to my opponent Regis. My health comes first and I always want to ensure I’m at 100% walking into the ring.”