Jack Catterall splits from training team, moves on to 'new chapter'
Former world super-lightweight title challenger Jack Catterall has today announced that he will no longer be working with coaches Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis.
The Manchester-based trio have been together for the best part of a decade, but Catterall, now a welterweight, feels that a change is needed if he is to achieve his goal of becoming a world champion.
“It’s with a heavy heart I’ve decided to part ways with my coaches and, more importantly, my best friends Jamie [Moore] and Nigel [Travis],” said Catterall, 31-2 (13 KOs), in a statement released this afternoon. “I can’t put into words how much I owe them both for the last nine years but I’ll forever be grateful to them both for not only the time they have put into me but for the friendship that will last a lifetime.
“We’ve shared some amazing nights together. We’ve managed to headline Manchester three times and that’s something that will stay in my heart forever.
“I now move on to a new chapter in my life and career. News will be dropping soon on my next move.”
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JACK CATTERALL JOINS BOZY ENNIS' STABLE, PHILADELPHIA-BOUND FOR TRAINING CAMP
Former world junior welterweight title challenger Jack Catterall announced his split from longtime coaches Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis earlier this month, and now has a new home.
After a successful trial period stateside earlier this year, the 32-year-old has decided to go all-in and will travel 3,400 miles away from his Chorley comforts to work under highly-rated coach Bozy Ennis.
The Ring understands Catterall will fly to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Thursday and head straight into training camp alongside Jaron Ennis ahead of the Brit's potential match-up with Ekow Essuman, which could land on the Nov. 15 Chris Eubank Jr-Conor Benn 2 undercard.
Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs, 1 NC) is finishing the final preparations on his own camp, as the former Ring and unified welterweight champion makes his junior middleweight debut against Angola's bullish Uisma Lima (14-1, 10 KOs) on Oct. 11 live on DAZN.
Catterall (31-2, 13 KOs) was left unsatisfied by an anticlimactic ending to his welterweight debut against Harlem Eubank on July 5, ending a second into the seventh round after both were cut by accidental head clashes and Catterall not deemed fit to continue. Essuman could be next.
Essuman (22-1, 8 KOs) has won three straight since an upset points loss by Harry Scarff saw him lose the British, Commonwealth and IBF European titles in November 2023. Chief among them was a career-best scalp of Catterall's former rival Josh Taylor in Glasgow on May 24, after which the former undisputed 140-pound champion announced his retirement.
After Catterall parted ways with his former trainers on Sept. 3, the longtime contender thanked his 'best friends' Moore and Travis for their nine-year long partnership and expressed gratitude at headlining his home city three times - in consecutive bouts.
Now campaigning at 147 pounds during an uncertain time for the division's elite, the 13-year pro believes he needed a change of scenery to achieve his long-held world title aspirations. Back in May, Catterall told The Ring about spending a couple weeks' stateside and how beneficial it was learning in a new environment.
"It was good to break the rhythm of driving to the gym in Manchester every day, go out there and spar in different gyms, learn new things, keep growing and learning.
"You never stop learning so to go out there on my own, no coaches so to speak, you put yourself under a bit of pressure on the back foot going to someone else's gym. It's their gym, you're going in there for sparring, but it's nice to feel uncomfortable. That's how you grow, putting yourself in those positions and it worked for me, I met some great people, learned a lot and I've come home feeling revitalised, re-energised and ready to kick on."
"You've got different eyes watching you, obviously want to show out and look good, I was fortunate to spar a lot of top talent out there. It's good that you've got different people watching giving advice and tips - like a college degree - going away, putting yourself on the back foot and keep learning."
Besides the headline attraction in his son Jaron, Bozy's stable has multiple world champions based in Philadelphia, including two-weight world titleholder Stephen Fulton.
Fulton, who faces WBC 130-pound titleholder O'Shaquie Foster on the Sebastian Fundora-Keith Thurman undercard come October 25, spoke about adding a different side to his game when asked about Bozy before his repeat win over Brandon Figueroa on February 1.
"Having Bozy will add to my game," he. said. "He has a different eye for things, I have a really strong corner and it's going to help me out. I can see that Figueroa is trying to work on some new things, like his head movement and trying to box a little bit more."
None of that helped the Mexican-American's case, as Fulton outboxed him in a slow-burning affair to be crowned the WBC featherweight champion. Unsatisfied with the limited unification options at his disposal, now he's chasing Foster's junior lightweight crown.
IBF/IBO world junior middleweight beltholder Oshae Jones and surging lightweight contender Andy Cruz are among the unbeaten names who also feature in Bozy's ranks, as the 69-year-old has received early consideration for Trainer of the Year acclaim.
Former world junior welterweight title challenger Jack Catterall announced his split from longtime coaches Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis earlier this month, and now has a new home.
After a successful trial period stateside earlier this year, the 32-year-old has decided to go all-in and will travel 3,400 miles away from his Chorley comforts to work under highly-rated coach Bozy Ennis.
The Ring understands Catterall will fly to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Thursday and head straight into training camp alongside Jaron Ennis ahead of the Brit's potential match-up with Ekow Essuman, which could land on the Nov. 15 Chris Eubank Jr-Conor Benn 2 undercard.
Ennis (34-0, 30 KOs, 1 NC) is finishing the final preparations on his own camp, as the former Ring and unified welterweight champion makes his junior middleweight debut against Angola's bullish Uisma Lima (14-1, 10 KOs) on Oct. 11 live on DAZN.
Catterall (31-2, 13 KOs) was left unsatisfied by an anticlimactic ending to his welterweight debut against Harlem Eubank on July 5, ending a second into the seventh round after both were cut by accidental head clashes and Catterall not deemed fit to continue. Essuman could be next.
Essuman (22-1, 8 KOs) has won three straight since an upset points loss by Harry Scarff saw him lose the British, Commonwealth and IBF European titles in November 2023. Chief among them was a career-best scalp of Catterall's former rival Josh Taylor in Glasgow on May 24, after which the former undisputed 140-pound champion announced his retirement.
After Catterall parted ways with his former trainers on Sept. 3, the longtime contender thanked his 'best friends' Moore and Travis for their nine-year long partnership and expressed gratitude at headlining his home city three times - in consecutive bouts.
Now campaigning at 147 pounds during an uncertain time for the division's elite, the 13-year pro believes he needed a change of scenery to achieve his long-held world title aspirations. Back in May, Catterall told The Ring about spending a couple weeks' stateside and how beneficial it was learning in a new environment.
"It was good to break the rhythm of driving to the gym in Manchester every day, go out there and spar in different gyms, learn new things, keep growing and learning.
"You never stop learning so to go out there on my own, no coaches so to speak, you put yourself under a bit of pressure on the back foot going to someone else's gym. It's their gym, you're going in there for sparring, but it's nice to feel uncomfortable. That's how you grow, putting yourself in those positions and it worked for me, I met some great people, learned a lot and I've come home feeling revitalised, re-energised and ready to kick on."
"You've got different eyes watching you, obviously want to show out and look good, I was fortunate to spar a lot of top talent out there. It's good that you've got different people watching giving advice and tips - like a college degree - going away, putting yourself on the back foot and keep learning."
Besides the headline attraction in his son Jaron, Bozy's stable has multiple world champions based in Philadelphia, including two-weight world titleholder Stephen Fulton.
Fulton, who faces WBC 130-pound titleholder O'Shaquie Foster on the Sebastian Fundora-Keith Thurman undercard come October 25, spoke about adding a different side to his game when asked about Bozy before his repeat win over Brandon Figueroa on February 1.
"Having Bozy will add to my game," he. said. "He has a different eye for things, I have a really strong corner and it's going to help me out. I can see that Figueroa is trying to work on some new things, like his head movement and trying to box a little bit more."
None of that helped the Mexican-American's case, as Fulton outboxed him in a slow-burning affair to be crowned the WBC featherweight champion. Unsatisfied with the limited unification options at his disposal, now he's chasing Foster's junior lightweight crown.
IBF/IBO world junior middleweight beltholder Oshae Jones and surging lightweight contender Andy Cruz are among the unbeaten names who also feature in Bozy's ranks, as the 69-year-old has received early consideration for Trainer of the Year acclaim.
Re: Jack Catterall splits with Jaime Moore / Hires Bozy Ennis
Nobody can say Moore has done a bad job, however Jack has fallen short at top level, and doesn't look like he will advance more as things are.
Of course it may well be down to himself
Nevertheless if he wants to move forward, he has to roll the dice
Of course it may well be down to himself
Nevertheless if he wants to move forward, he has to roll the dice
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Jack Catterall awaits date with winner of Brian Norman Jnr-Devin Haney
Jack Catterall expects to challenge the winner of Saturday’s WBO welterweight title fight between Brian Norman Jnr and Devin Haney.
His victory over Ekow Essuman on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jnr’s defeat by Conor Benn strengthened his pursuit of a first title fight at 147lbs, but instead of Mario Barrios, the WBC titlist widely considered the weakest in the division, and the IBF champion Lewis Crocker – who like Catterall is promoted by Matchroom – it is the fighter set to be crowned the division’s number one he is determined to confront.
Catterall, 32, has been told that plans are already in place for a fight between he and the winner in 2026 – to that end he could be present at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia when on the undercard of David Benavidez-Anthony Yarde they fight – and as soon as negotiations reach a suitable stage he will fly to Philadelphia to resume working under his new trainer Derek “Bozy” Ennis.
Norman Jnr, 24 and the defending champion, represents the first true welterweight with which Haney will have shared the ring, and his second opponent since he suffered defeat for the first time – by Ryan Garcia on an evening in 2024 on which he was dropped three times throughout the course of a fight that later became a no contest on account of Garcia twice testing positive for the banned substance ostarine.
The 27 year old was, in turn, unconvincing in victory over Jose Ramirez in May, and asked if he believed that meant Haney was still struggling with the effects of fighting Garcia, Catterall responded: “It’s a difficult one, because with that defeat comes the knock on confidence. We’ve seen him clipped a few times and hurt.
“There’s the knock on confidence – he had the loss – he’s been hurt a few times. Maybe that’s impacting how he fights. We don’t know the answers to that until he fights on Saturday. That’ll become more clear.
“Devin’s a technician. I don’t think he’s a power puncher. A very cute boxer. I wasn’t overly impressed with the Ramirez fight; I thought he was quite negative.
“I don’t think he has looked great as of recent. Very sharp; very technical. But I’ve just not been over impressed with the performances.
“I wish them both well. I’ll be keeping a super close eye on it. There has been small talks and discussions [since defeating Essuman]. I’m chomping at the bit – I’ve come out of the fight feeling healthy, feeling well, so this is my time, and hopefully in ’26, no matter who wins, we can get a shot at it.
“I might be there Saturday; I might not. Either way I’ll be watching.
“There has been discussions. I had a great victory – a lot of people there, and getting a lot of good feedback, so hopefully that now is going to put me in a position with the ranking as well to get a shot at the title.”
The victory over Essuman, 36, came in Catterall’s first fight since he recruited Ennis following the separation with his long-term trainer Jamie Moore.
“I’m letting my body recover this week – I’ll be back in the gym in December, looking after my body and ready to get to work,” he continued.
“I’ll be ticking over at home [in Chorley, England]. I’ll be back in close contact with ‘Bozy’ and the coaches, but as soon as there’s something concrete on my side then it’ll be time to get the flight over there.
“I’ve not been told what I can expect [regarding a fight date]. I’ve been told there’s a discussion around the fight that involves Matchroom, Turki [Alalshikh], the WBO and everyone else involved. I do believe them talks are happening. Nothing confirmed – I’ve been in this position before with the WBO and I’ve been waiting for some time.
“I’m confident I’m past that stage in my career, and things can get moving more promptly than in previous years. Either way I’ll be ready for that opportunity.”
Jack Catterall expects to challenge the winner of Saturday’s WBO welterweight title fight between Brian Norman Jnr and Devin Haney.
His victory over Ekow Essuman on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jnr’s defeat by Conor Benn strengthened his pursuit of a first title fight at 147lbs, but instead of Mario Barrios, the WBC titlist widely considered the weakest in the division, and the IBF champion Lewis Crocker – who like Catterall is promoted by Matchroom – it is the fighter set to be crowned the division’s number one he is determined to confront.
Catterall, 32, has been told that plans are already in place for a fight between he and the winner in 2026 – to that end he could be present at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia when on the undercard of David Benavidez-Anthony Yarde they fight – and as soon as negotiations reach a suitable stage he will fly to Philadelphia to resume working under his new trainer Derek “Bozy” Ennis.
Norman Jnr, 24 and the defending champion, represents the first true welterweight with which Haney will have shared the ring, and his second opponent since he suffered defeat for the first time – by Ryan Garcia on an evening in 2024 on which he was dropped three times throughout the course of a fight that later became a no contest on account of Garcia twice testing positive for the banned substance ostarine.
The 27 year old was, in turn, unconvincing in victory over Jose Ramirez in May, and asked if he believed that meant Haney was still struggling with the effects of fighting Garcia, Catterall responded: “It’s a difficult one, because with that defeat comes the knock on confidence. We’ve seen him clipped a few times and hurt.
“There’s the knock on confidence – he had the loss – he’s been hurt a few times. Maybe that’s impacting how he fights. We don’t know the answers to that until he fights on Saturday. That’ll become more clear.
“Devin’s a technician. I don’t think he’s a power puncher. A very cute boxer. I wasn’t overly impressed with the Ramirez fight; I thought he was quite negative.
“I don’t think he has looked great as of recent. Very sharp; very technical. But I’ve just not been over impressed with the performances.
“I wish them both well. I’ll be keeping a super close eye on it. There has been small talks and discussions [since defeating Essuman]. I’m chomping at the bit – I’ve come out of the fight feeling healthy, feeling well, so this is my time, and hopefully in ’26, no matter who wins, we can get a shot at it.
“I might be there Saturday; I might not. Either way I’ll be watching.
“There has been discussions. I had a great victory – a lot of people there, and getting a lot of good feedback, so hopefully that now is going to put me in a position with the ranking as well to get a shot at the title.”
The victory over Essuman, 36, came in Catterall’s first fight since he recruited Ennis following the separation with his long-term trainer Jamie Moore.
“I’m letting my body recover this week – I’ll be back in the gym in December, looking after my body and ready to get to work,” he continued.
“I’ll be ticking over at home [in Chorley, England]. I’ll be back in close contact with ‘Bozy’ and the coaches, but as soon as there’s something concrete on my side then it’ll be time to get the flight over there.
“I’ve not been told what I can expect [regarding a fight date]. I’ve been told there’s a discussion around the fight that involves Matchroom, Turki [Alalshikh], the WBO and everyone else involved. I do believe them talks are happening. Nothing confirmed – I’ve been in this position before with the WBO and I’ve been waiting for some time.
“I’m confident I’m past that stage in my career, and things can get moving more promptly than in previous years. Either way I’ll be ready for that opportunity.”
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Re: Jack Catterall splits with Jaime Moore / Hires Bozy Ennis
I will give Harlem another chance and take a look at this show. I hope he doesn’t serve up another mess
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Harlem?Manchester Hitman wrote: ↑20 Nov 2025, 08:03 I will give Harlem another chance and take a look at this show. I hope he doesn’t serve up another mess
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Eubank tomorrow I guess ?Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 Nov 2025, 08:14Harlem?Manchester Hitman wrote: ↑20 Nov 2025, 08:03 I will give Harlem another chance and take a look at this show. I hope he doesn’t serve up another mess
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Yh I assume he posted on wrong threadtony1234 wrote: ↑20 Nov 2025, 13:19Eubank tomorrow I guess ?Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 Nov 2025, 08:14Harlem?Manchester Hitman wrote: ↑20 Nov 2025, 08:03 I will give Harlem another chance and take a look at this show. I hope he doesn’t serve up another mess
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Sorry guys, wrong threadRuthless-RKO wrote: ↑20 Nov 2025, 14:44Yh I assume he posted on wrong thread