Catterall v Prograis Undercard Fights and Predictions
The Catterall v Prograis undercard will give fight fans the chance to see some of the best up and coming talent from the UK boxing scene. Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena hosts the world title eliminator, giving the undercard fighters a huge platform to show what they’re about. Keep your eyes on these – there’s some genuine future prospects on the bill.
Let’s look at some of the bouts on the Catterall v Prograis undercard…
Reece Bellotti vs Michael Gomez Jr
Reece Bellotti is a fighter in form, currently enjoying a 5-win streak. He currently holds the Commonwealth and British super featherweight titles. He’s a game fighter, not scared of trading punches. Of his 19 wins, 14 have come by knockout. There’s concerns over his defence, having lost 5 times – twice by knockout. One thing’s for sure, he’s not a boring fighter!
Michael Gomez Jr is the son of Manchester boxing legend, Michael Gomez. There’s no nepotism here though – Gomez Jr has earned this title shot through sheer hard work and determination. He’s been a small-hall fighter for most of his career, steadily working his way up the ranks. He’s on an 11 fight win streak having lost 5 years ago to Henry James.
It’s a tricky one to call this one. All we know is we can expect a good fight.
Pat McCormack vs William Andreas Herrera
This should be a routine win for McCormack as he builds his reputation in the sport. He comes out for his 6th professional bout, looking to maintain his 100% win rate. McCormack is certainly a puncher, having won 4 of his 5 bouts by knockout. Working with Ben Davison, he’s got an experienced coach in his corner. I’m expecting nothing but a win for McCormack tonight.
In Herrera he’s fighting a man with experience, but the Argentine isn’t much of a puncher (only 6 of his 15 wins have come by knockout), and he’s currently on a losing streak, having lost his last two bouts. I don’t see McCormack having trouble here and I’m expecting an early finish to this one.
Campbell Hatton vs James Flint
This is an interesting bout, because there’s a lot on the line for Campbell Hatton – not least his reputation. The son of former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton, Campbell has enjoyed a smooth path in his so far. Ignoring a scandalous win he was awarded over Sonni Martinez in his 4th fight, his only real challenge came against tonight’s opponent. Following his loss to Flint, he changed trainers and moved to Ben Davison’s gym. This is his first fight under Davison, so let’s see what happens.
Jimmy Flint scored a surprise victory when he outclassed Campbell Hatton in a British Central Area Super Lightweight Title fight back in March. He won the fight with relative ease, an outcome not many saw coming. The win saw his stock rise, and it raised question marks about how good Hatton really is. In his next fight, Flint lost a split decision to Kyle Boyd.
I’m expecting a better version of Hatton tonight, and think he’ll take a points win.
Joe McGrail vs Lewis Morris
This domestic dust up is a chance to see more of Liverpool’s Joe McGrail – a highly-regarded prospect with an unblemished record. There’s high hopes for the young lad from Liverpool, and against Lewis Morris I’m expecting a routine win for McGrail.
Lewis Morris is a tidy fighter, but he’s already got a couple of losses on his record. Like McGrail he’s had 10 bouts, with only one of his 8 wins coming by knockout. With this lack of serious power, I’m expecting McGrail to come forward and finish this one early.
Junaid Bostan vs Maico Sommariva
Not a huge amount to be said here. I’m looking at Bostan to end this one early. Of his 9 wins, 7 have come by knockout. He’s a southpaw who can bang, and so far none of his opponents have been able to deal with the problems he poses.
Sommariva is a limited opponent. He’s taken wins by knockout, so poses a potential danger, but I just can’t see him landing much of note on Bostan. The Argentine is on a bad run recently, with 4 losses and a draw from his last 7 fights. I’m expecting Bostan to close this show early.
William Crolla vs Lorenzo Grasso
William Crolla is the younger brother of Anthony Crolla, former world champion. Whilst he was relatively late turning professional, he’s been impressing on the scene, amassing 5 wins from 5, with 4 of them coming by knockout. In Lorenzo Grasso he’s fighting a more experienced fighter, but Grasso already has a couple of losses on his record, losing by knockout in the second round of his bout against Tyrone King.
Grasso only has one knockout win on his record, so I’m not expecting his power to trouble Crolla. I’ve got this one down as a Crolla by knockout win.
Stephen Clarke vs Mateusz Pawlowski
As formalities go, this is a simple one. Clarke is a well regarded prospect fighting out of Liverpool. He’s yet to lose any of his 5 bouts. He’s not a big puncher, but he’s a good technician and I’m expecting him to win this fight easily. Pawlowski is the away fighter, he’s got a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, and I just can’t see a way he wins this fight. It’s a big occasion for someone so inexperienced. Clarke to win – possible knockout.
Emily Whitworth vs Sara Orszagi
There’s a lot of hope around Emily Whitworth, the highly-decorated Heywood fighter ahead of her pro debut. Her amateur record reads 14 fights, 13 wins and 2 knockouts. She’s seen as a rising star and one to keep an eye on fore the future. She’s up against Hungarian Sara Orszagi, a boxer with a record of 3 fights, 3 defeats. Whitworth will cruise this one.
Catterall v Prograis Undercard Bouts
The Catterall v Prograis undercard has a few exciting bouts on, so make sure to watch them. Pay close attention to McGrail, Bostan and Crolla. They could represent some of the future of British boxing. In many ways this is more of a next generation card than other big fight nights, and there’s an opportunity for some potential future stars to make a name for themselves.
It’s a big occasion, but the rewards will come for those who take their chance to impress on the Catterall v Prograis undercard.
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