Sergio Mora says Arnold Barboza jr. Can’t afford to make the rounds close if he wants to overcome against British fighter Jack Catterall in their 12 round for the WBO tussenty lights Welterweight title this Saturday, February 15, on the CO in the CO in the CO in Live Arena Manchester, England. The event will be shown Live on dazn.
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Whoever emerges the victory from this battle will be the compulsory for the WBO lightweight champion Theofimo Lopez. He probably won’t fight any of the guys. So there is a good chance that the Catterall-Barboza Jr. winner will be raised for the full champion by next year.
Dominance required
The indigenous Barboza jr. (31-0, 11 COs) in Southern California are fighting Catterall (30-1, 13 COs) on his home field in England, which means that any close rounds are likely to go in his favor. We know how it goes. The visiting man is all four rounds at the beginning of the fight and has an uphill battle to win.
Catterall is the nickname the ‘the’British Shakur‘And have a style that rushes a lot to force him to get involved. If you are not ready to follow him in the ring, he will win an ugly decision by playing a hit-and-run all night. He is not a knockout and just cares to tap with minimal power and move away immediately.
If you are close enough to land, Catterall will grab and hold. Each round is the same and is frustrating for his opponents, even more for the fans who don’t like to look at that style, not even those in the UK. You do get some loyalists who show up for Catterall’s fighting to look at him, but he is not the cup of tea for the average fan in the UK. Barboza jr. Is the gettonite for that toxic style and should see that Catterall is brought to Earth. I wouldn’t be surprised if the British fans would be happy to see Jack lose. The fighting approach does not fit the modern era and must be phased out completely.
‘It is not getting bigger than fighting in the UK in Manchester, probably 20,000 people who captivate me, turn me on and fight for the WBO tussent time. It’s a dream, “says Arnold Barboza jr. Golden boy box About his fight this Saturday, February 15, against Jack Catterall in Manchester.
“I think Jack Catterall is a dangerous opponent. He is like me. We are overlooked. He is a left hand, and it always makes it a little tricky. I had tougher opponents, but that doesn’t mean I overlook him. We expect the best Jack Catterall. So, hopefully he expects the best of us.
“My purpose after this fight is that you have to respect me and actually become a fan of mine. So that’s what I expect. Everyone here in Cali all knows what it is. I’m going to win the belt. Jack Catterall, February 15, I’m coming for a **, baby, ‘says Barboza Jr.
Barboza should avoid a close fight against Catterall. The close rounds will swing his way. 🇬🇧🐈⬛
Make it definitely. Make a statement! https://t.co/f9qzoqdxtj
– Sergio Mora (@thelatinsnake_) February 13, 2025
Last updated on 02/13/2025
