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JACK CATTERALL ended up on the LOSING side of a razor-thin decision against Arnold Barboza Jr.El Gato was in a huge final eliminator for a shot at Teofimo Lopez’s WBO super-lightweight title.In a fight that could have gone either way, Catterall ended up on the wrong side of a 115-113, 113-115, 115-113 decision to Barboza Jr.The American moves to 32-0 and Catterall will now need to get back into the gym to rebuild his career.Card start time: From 7pm GMTMain event start time: 10pm (approx)TV/Stream: DAZNCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Bellew: ‘That was a knockdown’Well, well, well – there weren’t any complaints from Jack Catterall during the fight or after, but Tony Bellew thinks he has a legitimate one.Barboza went down but the ref immediately called it as an accidental trip.Bellew thinks it should have counted – and that 10-8 round could have had a big impact.On Catterall’s slow showing, Bellew said: “I just think that’s his style, he’s very good at what he does.”I don’t know why he doesn’t press more, because he does have the power.”If he didn’t have the power I’d understand it.”Bellew then added: “That was a knockdown.He landed a body shot and Barboza went over.”It was a balance thing but he didn’t stand on his foot.”Copy linkCopiedBellew: ‘Neither can complain’The former world champ told Dazn: “I thought it was really close – neither can complain”I thought Jack was honest in the ring when he thought he’d nicked it, same with Barboza.”It comes down to what do you like.”Barboza was very good, he’d done his homework on Jack.”He knew not to press too much and work going backwards.”Catterall is very good but he needs to work on his offence.”Copy linkCopiedWhat next for El GatoWell, that wasn’t certainly in the script for Catterall.He had been on an incredible run of form and looked destined for a world title shot next. But he will not have to go back to the drawing board as he plots another route to the very top of the sport.El Gato is not 32 until July so still has time on his side, but he will certainly be left picking up the pieces of this defeat.Copy linkCopiedEddie Hearn”Very close fight, 7-5 either way.”It could’ve gone either way, it was that kind of fight.”We were screaming at him towards the end, he’s just got to do a bit more to win the rounds.”Well done to Arnold, Jack will be back.”Could have gone either way, but not Jack’s way tonight.”Copy linkCopiedCatterall’s verdict”Tricky fight, close fight. All credit to him. “I felt like I did enough to win.”But I’m straight back to the ring.”Straight back to it.”Copy linkCopiedMore from Barboza”Anybody can get it any day of the week – any day that ends in the letter ‘y’.”This guy here is going to work his a** off.”I want to thank Manchester.”Copy linkCopiedBarboza Jr speaksThe American starts by thanking God and his promoter, Oscar de la Hoya, as well as his team.He then says: “I didn’t have it that close, I felt I won more rounds.”But it’s his backyard.”All I’ve wanted since I was a kid is to get respect – I got that today.”Copy linkCopiedShock for El GatoThe scoring was as close as it comes and that is exactly how the fight went.Catterall had a slow start and that appeared to cost him in the end.Copy linkCopiedOfficial scorecards – Barboza wins!WOW! It’s a huge decision in Manchester with Arnold Barboza Jr taking a split decision!The judges had it 115-115, 115-113, 113-115!He’s on his knees in the ring and Catterall looks shellshocked!Copy linkCopiedThis will go to the judgesThat was an impossible one to score – the six boxing experts on Dazn all have it going a different way.Liam Smith and Dalton Smith both have a draw, Darren Barker gives it to Barboza.This will come down to what the judges prefer in styles and if Catterall gave away too many rounds at the start with his patient opening.Scorecards coming any second now…Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R12Final round and winner takes all!Both men are going for broke, the tempo, the output and desperation has been upped by both here.Cheers from the crowd with every success Jack has! Barboza’s chasing Catterall around the ring now!Last 15 seconds and both men exchange in centre ring.DING DING! Who will it be then? This could go either way as both men raise their hands in conviction.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R11Barboza comes out fast and aggressive to shake any embarrassment from his fall from the round before.Barboza makes complaints to the ref but he’s having none of it.Catterall goes in but misses a huge opportunity to strike while Barboza was not defending himself.Tough one to call as both men are boxing so well.Into the final round we go!Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R10Jack Catterall timing and picking his moments with a jab here and a jab there, still looking sharp and winning most of the exchanges here in the 10th.Barboza taking his chances in the final 30 seconds of the round to make an impression – which only ends in Barboza hitting the canvas.A count starts but the referee quickly waves it off as an accidental trip, which could prove HUGE in the outcome of this fight.Looks like a clean one-two to me, regardless of the entanglement.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R9Ringside has it Catterall up, let’s hope they’re right.Catterall lands a beautiful straight left hand down the middle, his best punch of the night I’d say.Much better round from Catterall although still competitive stuff from Barboza none the less.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R8Both men circling centre ring and using back and forth movements to counter each other.Barboza gets put on the back foot but springs back with punches of his own every time. I’d say he is doing ever so slightly better than our Jack tonight.Catterall seems to making small mistakes, could he be getting a bit desperate knowing the fight is getting into the later rounds?Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R7Catterall has early success but Barboza dominates the middle of the round with singular power shots.Controversy as Catterall throws a punch he wasn’t meant to after instructed to break.It looks low and Catterall then follows up with two shots that reach their target while Barboza was complaining to the ref.Another close round that could have gone either way on the scorecards.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R6Jack’s slightly creeping forwards on Barboza as he wearily keeps his distance, both fighters are finding success as the circle in the middle of the ring.Jack Catterall delivers a one-two and a counter right hook which raises the morale of those in the Co-op Live.A swing and a miss by Barboza as we enter the final 10 seconds, both men swing out with hooks with Barboza landing the cleaner punch before the bell rings.Liam Smith and Dalton Smith have it 5-1 but I have it three rounds each.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R5Highly competitive start to round five as Catterall comes out trying to assert dominance – but Barboza meets him with equal aggression.Their feet then tangle as Barboza chases Catterall around the ring.Barboza seems to be having the slight upper hand, in this high level, fast paced chess match.Jack finds more success towards the end of the round but was it enough to win it?Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R4A Pacquiao-like move from Catterall at the beginning of round four, stepping in on the inside foot to deliver a pivoting one-two straight jab.Barboza appears to have upped the pressure and tempo a little bit, with Catterall seemingly having trouble with Barboza’s reach now that American is establishing his distance.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R3Both men still cautious here in round three, aware of each others’ skill sets. When one gains success so does the other.Barboza being the slightly more come forward fighter leading Catterall into a corner but after a few defences he laterally escapes.Barboza Jr lands a left hand at the end of the round.Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R2Barboza keeping his distance this time after tasting Catterall’s cat-like reflexes trying to score points with his reach advantage.Catterall not taking any chances early on but choosing his moments wisely to come forwards and attack.Although Barboza is touching on Catteralls Philly shell defence… could this be a ploy to look busier and gain points?Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall vs Arnold Barboza Jr – R1What a stare down as the meet in the ring for the instructions. Lets get it on!Opening to the round starts with Barboza throwing a jab and Catterall slipping and counter uppercutting!Both men focusing on establishing foot positioning and the lead hand. One-two, jab straight by Jack Catterall.Catterall looks poised and disciplined as always in this feel out round.Copy linkCopiedStand by JackThat’s the way to get a venue behind you – Ben E King anthem ‘Stand By Me’ rings out and the thousands in attendance are singing it at the top of their lungs!Catterall is almost in the ring now, we’re just minutes away.He then goes for the Lion King – ‘I Just Can’t Wait to be King’ – this is incredible from El Gato.He’s beaten three former world champions in a row and another win here would finally earn him a richly deserved title shot.Copy linkCopiedRing walk timeArnold Barboza Jr is making his way to the ring now, the sound and the tension is ramping up inside the venue!Copy linkCopiedSweet CarolineWe couldn’t be any closer – Sweet Caroline is playing in the Co-Op Arena in Manchester.We’re very close to the action getting underway – this should be a special fight.Copy linkCopied More

DALTON SMITH blasted away Walid Ouizza with a stunning first-round KO to win the European super-lightweight title.Sheffield star Smith is now looking ahead to break into the world title picture.Elsewhere on a stacked undercard in Nottingham, Ellie Scotney defended IBF and WBO super bantamweight titles against Mea Motu – despite picking up a horror cut in the victory.Start time: 7pmMain event ring walks: 10pm approxLive stream/ TV channel: DAZNCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…COMEBACK KINGConah Walker was 9-1 down and destined to lose his British title bid…Copy linkCopiedWHIZZ AIRDalton Smith was magnificent.But his opponent was dangerously overmatched.Copy linkCopiedWHAM, BAM, DALTON THE MANRound one and doneCopy linkCopiedDADDY COOLFather and trainer Grant Smith says: “We worked on certain shots that landed today and finished it.”I know he can be a world champion, and he is showing the business in here.”He will be boxing for the WBC world title next.”Copy linkCopiedSTRAP SEASONThe champ says: “Tonight I knew I would come here and perform. Because I am hungrier than ever.”I prepared for 12 rounds, he had never been stopped, so I will only get better.”I hope Walid is alright, he was respectful all week.”Nobody will blow smoke up my a*** but my dad praised me tonight and he never does that in camp.”I want the WBC world title.”Copy linkCopiedMR SMITHAssassin-like skills from the Sheffield Wednesday man.The opponent was appalling and the EBU should look at that.But the performance was superb.Copy linkCopiedSMITH VS OUIZZA R1Dalton “Thunder” Smith smoothly enters fittingly to “Thunderstruck” by ACDC & Arctic Monkeys. DING DING! Dalton smith starts fast with a hook and a repeated 1-2.Dalton smith is circling Ouizza and firing multiple monstrous combinations and as quick as it started, it has finished!Unbelievable, they call him “Thunder” and he followed up with a lightning finish.Copy linkCopiedDALT-ON NEXTDalton Smith’s back after his last win against Jose Zepeda to fight Frenchman Walid Ouizza for the vacant European super-lightweight belt.The much fancied Adam Azim fight has not yet happened due to politics but, after this win, Smith will have to focus on the world titles.Copy linkCopiedWALKING ON AIRThe champ says: “I always knew I could get here, I always do it the hard way.”I never take the easy route, I find a way.”I knew to stab the body and the head shot would come.”This was our dream to become British champion and now I want to try world honours. Show me the Money!”He’s a good boxer – but I am a dog.”Copy linkCopiedCONAH THE BARBARIANWalker was 9-1 down and lucky to be let out for the final few rounds.But Harry Scarff threw out a lazy left hand and Walker ripped up the script.Absolutely magnificent boxing.Walker said the Lonsdale belt would be his world title – he topped his Everest.Copy linkCopiedWALKER WONDERLANDA right-hand from the heavens shattered Scarff’s giant lead and chin.He climbed too his feet but was out on his feet.Walker steamed in and grabbed the Lonsdale belt.Magnificent!Copy linkCopiedWALKER WINS R11 KO!Unbelievable!Super!Scarff got tired to complacent and caught.Walker did the full Rocky story!Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R10Walker refuses to give up and tags Scarff with a left hook.But he must be running on fumes now after spending half an hour chasing Scarff around Nottingham.Everytime Walker gets a whiff of success, Scarff tags him a two or three punch combination.It’s been a clinic from Horrible Harry.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R9Two stunning uppercuts from Scarff land and Walker looks stung for the first time.Walker grazes him again with a lead left hook but only when Scarff gets lazy or tries to nick a breather.This version of Harry Scarff is a menace for any British welterweight, the Derby lad has never looked so good.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R8Scarff picking his punches now and Walker looking for a Hail Mary.The ref calls them in again for a warning, after Walker rubs his head into Scarff’s face during a clinch.Walker’s corner yell “he’s knackered”. But what does Walker have left either?Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R7Conah Walker refuses to quit but he also refuses to change his gameplan.Walker wrestles Scarff to the ground and he enjoys a brief break.The ref calls them together to stop the handbags.Maybe Scarff is tiring? Walker has not stopped chasing him, so we will see conditioning soon.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R6Scarff banks another round without barely breaking a sweat.Walker needs a total change of plan or to be falled out.It’s 6-0 and only half time.Any subs?Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R5Scarff ended the fourth with a little showboat and celebration.Walker is as game as can be but just too small and limited.Scarff could only lose this now by getting complacent and clipped.Walker’s corner should have a look after seven or eight rounds because he will have little way or chance of winning. Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R4Scarff is putting on a clinic here, making Walker look like a novice.Walker’s right cheek is swelling up from the constant southpaw jabs poking at his eye.Walker lands a right low on Scarff and he highlights it to the ref.Rodney is beating Delboy in this welterweight battle of little versus large.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R3Harry Scarff living up to his ‘Horrible’ nickname, making life difficult for Walker to get going.Scarff controls the fight on his backfoot, luring Walker on to dig after dig.Walker lands a punch right on the bell but Scarff, knowing he has banked another stanza.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R2Beautiful textbook boxing from Scarff, a one-two-hook scores brilliantly and secures him the round.Walker might wear him down, or he might let more and more rounds slip away.Scarff is 2-0 up and enjoying it.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R2Walker kicks into gear, attacking Scarff’s long trunk.But Scarff is so clever with a counter and a pivot and another blow.Walker grazes Scarff’s face with a leaping left hook but he smiles back and pings out his jab again.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R1Rangey Scarff jabs from his tall posture while Walker tries to duck and weave under his jab.Southpaw Scarff looks a foot taller and he clips and prods from distance.Walker is catching most digs on his high guard but he hasn’t landed back yet.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs Walker R1Walker enjoys his ringwalk, bumping fists with his fans in the Nottingham arena.But he gets a few boos with Scarff’s diehard followers.Scarff looks more focused and his team hold aloft his hard-earned 147lbs titles.Copy linkCopiedScarff vs WalkerHarry Scarff puts his British and Commonwealth welterweight titles on the line against Conah Walker now.Two tough and honest boys who have rebuilt from three defeats each.There’s been a nice bit of needle in the build-up, real and intense but not OTT.Derby versus Wolverhampton in some proper British boxing for the Lonsdale belt.Copy linkCopied More