Arnold Barboza vs. Jack Catterall – Official Scorecards & Judges' Verdict

On February 15 in Manchester, UK, Arnold Barboza (32-0, 11 KOs) and Jack Catterall (30-2, 13 KOs) fought for the WBO interim junior welterweight title (63.5 kg).

The bout ended in a split decision: 115-113 (Barboza), 115-113 (Barboza), 115-113 (Catterall)

Judges' Scorecards Breakdown:

– One judge gave Catterall 4 of the first 6 rounds.

– Another judge awarded Barboza rounds 3-7, plus rounds 9 and 12.

– The third judge saw Barboza winning rounds 2, 3, 5, 7, and all championship rounds—9, 10, and 11.

According to statistics, Catterall was marginally more accurate than his opponent. Detailed figures are here.

This marks Catterall’s first defeat since his controversial loss to Josh Taylor in 2022. With this win, Barboza now holds the WBO interim title, making him the mandatory challenger for Teofimo Lopez’s world title.