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Catterall eyes big fights as he targets welterweight unification

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 6:03 AM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Catterall eyes big fights as he targets welterweight unification

Summary

Jack Catterall, the new WBA world welterweight champion, expressed ambitions for unification bouts following his recent victory over Shakhram Giyasov in Egypt. Catterall stated he feels "better than ever" and is open to facing Rolando 'Rolly' Romero, Devin Haney, or Conor Benn. Romero, designated as 'super world champion', currently has an interim fight planned this summer, which may delay their championship match. Catterall's recent success follows a controversial loss to Josh Taylor in 2022, and he is looking to capitalize on current opportunities in a competitive welterweight division.

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Key Details

•Catterall defeated Giyasov to claim the WBA title last month.
•Romero has a potential interim fight scheduled this summer.
•Catterall aims for fights with top names like Haney and Benn.
•He has won seven of his last eight fights since his loss to Taylor.

What they're saying

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New world champion Jack Catterall says he feels "better than ever" and that there are "great fights to be made" should he not face Rolando 'Rolly' Romero for the vacant WBA welterweight title.
— Sky Sports

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