Catterall Decisions Linares

Former world title challenger Jack Catterall won a 12-round unanimous decision over former three-division world champion Jorge Linares in a super lightweight bout in Liverpool, England.

Catterall landed 149 of 390 punches. Linares was 82 of 312.

Catterall, 140 lbs of Boulton, ENG won by scores of 117-111 and 116-112 twice and is now 28-1. Linares, 140 lbs of Barinas, VEN is 47-9.

In a battle of undefeated super bantamweights, Peter McGrail won a 10-round unanimous decision over Fran Mendoza.

McGrail landed 169 of 551 punches. Mendoza was 114 of 482.

McGrail, 121.4 lbs of Liverpool won by scores of 99-91 twice and 97-93 and is now 8-0. Mendoza, 119.8 lbs of San Antero, COL is 17-1.

Jack Turner remained perfect by stopping Adam Yahaya in the opening round of their four-round bantamweight contest.

In round one, Turner dropped Yahaya with heavy shots in the corner and he could not beat the count at 1:21

Turner, 117.3 lbs of Liverpool is 3-0 with three knockouts. Yahaya, 116.6 lbs of Dar-Es-Salaam, TZN is 23-11-2.

Reece Bellotti stopped previously undefeated after round eight of their 12-round super featherweight bout.

In round eight, Bellotti dropped Fiaz with a a left hook. Bellotti was all over Fiaz and the corner threw in towel at end of round eight.

Bellotti, 128.9 lbs of Watford, ENG is 17-5 with 14 knockouts. Fiaz, 130 lbs of Oldham, ENG is 12-1.

Khaleel Majid stopped Tom Farrell in round six of their eight-round super lightweight bout.

In round five, Majid dropped Farrell with a body shot. In round six, Majid dumped Farrell again with a body. Seconds later it was a right that Farrell down again and the fight was stopped at 2:33.

Majid, 141.3 lbs of Bolton, ENG is 12-0 with four knockouts. Farrell, 141.9 lbs of Liverpool, ENG is 21-8.

Campbell Hatton remained undefeated with a disqualification win over Jamie Sampson in the eighth and final round of their super lightweight bout.

Sampson was deducted two points before being disqualified at 2:07 of the final round.

Hatton, 142.9 lbs of Hyde, ENG is 14-0. Samspon, 141.1 lbs of Sheffield, ENG is 9-3.

Paddy Lacey stopped Owen Kirk in the opening round of their eight-round middleweight bout

Lacey dropped Kirk with a left to the body. Kirk could not get up at

Lacey, 163.1 lbs of Chester, PA is now 9-0 with two knockouts. Kirk, 163.6 lbs of heysham, ENG is 3-2-2.

Muhammad Ali won a six-round decision over Giulio Commerso in a super bantamweight bout.

Ali, 123.9 lbs of Leicester, ENG won by a 60-54 score and is now 4-0. Commerso, 123.6 lbs of Pescara, ITA is 2-1.

William Crolla stopped Martin Shaw in the opening round of their four-round super welterweight bout.

Crolla hurt Shaw badly with a hard right hand and then finished him off with a hard flurry in the corner at 56 seconds.

Crolla, 153.9 lbs of Manchester, ENG is 2-0 with one knockout. Shaw, 153.1 lbs of Rotherham, ENG is 4-17-3.




KHALEEL MAJID INKS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM

Rising Super-Lightweight prospect Khaleel Majid has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. 

The 25-year-old from Bolton, trained by Paulino Silva out of Paulino’s Boxing Gym in Manchester, has progressed to 10-0, with three of those wins coming by knockout, since joining the professional ranks back in September 2018.

Managed by Sam Jones, ‘Major’ hopes to throw his name into the mix in a thriving 140lbs scene that is currently being led domestically by his new stablemate Dalton Smith, with his debut under the Matchroom banner currently slated for the end of July.  

“I’m very excited to be teaming up with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing,” said Majid. “This is a big step in my career and something that I have been working really hard towards from when I first laced up a pair of gloves. I’ve paid my dues on the small hall circuit and I’m looking forward to getting my name out there more under my new team. 

“The goal for 2023 is to get my name out there, have a breakout fight and show people that I’m one to watch. God willing I will win a title this year and carry on moving up the rankings. The Super-Lightweight division is very competitive and there are some great fights out there for me. 

“I’d describe my boxing style as fast hands, explosive power and quick feet. I try to stay ahead of my opponent, watch their style and figure out the best way to manoeuvre around them and get the best outcome. 

“Dalton Smith and Jack Catterall are both brilliant fighters, currently leading the way, but I anticipate that to change once my name is out there more. Once I have a few titles under my belt I’ll be ready to take the spot as the number one 140lbs fighter in the UK.”

“I’m delighted to welcome Bolton’s 10-0 Super-Lightweight contender Khaleel Majid to the Matchroom Boxing stable,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “Khaleel has a fan friendly style and a big following up in Bolton that will only grown once he starts boxing on the big shows. The Super-Lightweight division is packed with talent and Khaleel is an exciting addition who will be out regularly once he returns in July.”

“I’m delighted to get a deal done with Matchroom for Khaleel,” said Sam Jones. “He has paid his dues on the small hall circuit and it is time for him to announce himself on the big stage. Khaleel is an exciting talent with incredibly fast hands and he is only going to get better and better. The 140lbs division is incredibly exciting and there are some fantastic fights to be made for Khaleel.”

You can follow Majid’s journey on Instagram: khaleelmajid and Twitter: @Khaleelmajid