WBO Calls for High-Stakes Showdown Between Arnold Barboza and Jack Catterall to Secure Shot at Teofimo Lopez
Get ready for a potential showdown in February as Arnold Barboza and Jack Catterall are on the brink of stepping into the ring together! The WBO is stirring things up by ordering these two fighters to start negotiations for a match that will determine the mandatory challenger at 140lbs for the current champion Teofimo Lopez.
With Golden Boy backing Barboza and Matchroom supporting Catterall, the clock is ticking as they have 20 days to agree on terms before the WBO takes it to purse bids. The heat is on as Barboza, sitting pretty at No. 1, and Catterall, close behind at No. 2, have already started a war of words on social media.
Barboza recently clinched a win against Jose Ramirez in Saudi Arabia, maintaining his undefeated record of 31-0 (11 KOs). On the other side, Catterall, a skilled southpaw hailing from the UK with a record of 30-1 (13 KOs), is riding high after significant victories over Josh Taylor and Regis Prograis.
The tension is palpable as Barboza challenges Catterall, saying, "I know you want top 10 only as well. We can get it on. Tell Eddie to call Oscar." Catterall fires back, "I know Frank Smith is talking to Eric Gomez. Let's see if you accept." The stakes are high, and the excitement is building for what could be an epic clash between these two talented fighters.
