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Jack Catterall Pressures Teofimo Lopez Over Mandatory Fight

Jack Catterall is keeping his claim on Teofimo Lopez’s next fight visible while a potential Ryan Garcia matchup attracts attention. Catterall tagged Lopez on X Jack Catterall Pressures Teofimo Lopez Over Mandatory Fight @ Boxing News 24

Boxing News 24

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 1:10 AM

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Jack Catterall publicly pressured Teofimo Lopez regarding their WBA-mandated welterweight title defense.
The WBA ordered Lopez and Catterall to negotiate, giving both fighters until October 22 to agree on terms.
Catterall holds the WBA regular welterweight belt, while Lopez holds the organization's super championship.

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Jack Catterall has publicly reminded Teofimo Lopez on social media of their ordered mandatory fight while Lopez continues to pursue a high-profile clash with Ryan Garcia. The WBA previously ordered Lopez, its super champion at welterweight, to negotiate terms with regular titleholder Catterall, setting an October 22 deadline before purse bids are considered.

Boxing News 24 notes that Lopez faces the difficult choice of defending his belt against Catterall or vacating the title to secure the Garcia payday. The outlet adds that facing Catterall first risks spoiling Lopez's leverage for a blockbuster bout if he were to suffer a defeat.

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Jack Catterall Pressures Teofimo Lopez Over Mandatory Fight

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