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Jack Catterall vs. Arnold Barboza Jr.: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction
Jack Catterall vs. Arnold Barboza Jr.: Press Conference Quotes and Fight Prediction
Jack Catterall (30-1, 13 KOs) and Arnold Barboza Jr. (31-0, 11 KOs) will soon face each other in a super lightweight clash.
Their bout headlines a Matchroom Boxing card, done in collaboration with Golden Boy Promotions, at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England. Fight fans around the world can catch the action live on DAZN. Ahead of their February 15 bout, both men spoke at a press conference. Below is some of what they had to say.
Jack Catterall vs. Arnold Barboza Jr. Press Conference Quotes
Jack Catterall
“I think from both sides we’re taking confidence in the preparations we’ve had,” said Catterall. “I don’t want no easy fights. Arnold [Barboza Jr.]‘s been in a position that I’ve been in, waiting for that opportunity and I don’t believe you can sit back now, the way boxing is and sit on the sidelines. You’ve got to take your chance. I’m on a good run now. I’ve got good momentum. I feel better every camp. This camp’s been great. Bettered it from the last time and I think that’s where the confidence comes and I do believe that I’m a better fighter and I believe I get him out of there Saturday night.”
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Arnold Barboza Jr.
“I’m excited,” said Barboza. “Thank you [Matchroom Boxing] for the opportunity once again. I want to thank God. We’re excited. Like my dad said we had another offer to fight [in] the main event. People say I sold out or something like that. Nah man. I just want to fight the best. I want to fight the best. I believe Jack [Catterall] is a really good fighter. At the top of the division. I think me and him are the best. I don’t think the champs are even better than us to be honest. So this is going to be an exciting fight. We’re always up for challenges. We’re ready to go.”
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Fight Prediction
Both men generally go the distance in their fights, so this clash should go all 12 rounds. Barboza will be the taller fighter and have the longer reach. Expect him to be able to outland Catterall. However, the Brit will definitely not make things easy. Barboza to win via a close unanimous decision.
Full Press Conference
For the press conference in its entirety, click here or the play button below. Video courtesy of Matchroom Boxing.
Currently writing out of Toronto, Canada, Saadeq first became a boxing fan while living in Doha, Qatar. Looking to become more involved in the sport, he began writing about boxing and has had work published in outlets such as Seconds Out and Boxing Social. He looks forward to continue covering boxing on Big Fight Weekend.
