Prospects

Chorley's up-and-coming lightweight Jack Catterall is happy to let his trainer do the talking for him as he continues to build his profile in the North West.

"It would have been a long time training for one championship and with the decisions you sometimes get I didn't feel it was worth it."

Ambition

And like a lot of young professionals the lure of one day capturing the much sought-after Lonsdale Belt is something that drives Catterall. "I've only had five fights but I feel like I'm ready to take on some tougher fights domestically, I don't want to wait around and maybe next year I'd like to get into a position to fight for the British title. "Every British boxer's dream is to put on that belt, and I'm no different. But I'm just focusing on this next fight and whoever Lee puts in front of me I'm happy to take on. "The fight's on the night before Froch-Groves so there should be a great buzz in Manchester. I've not boxed on one of Dave Coldwell's shows before so I'm excited and it's something different." The last word went to Beard, who believes the one they call 'El Gato' has all the attributes to become a star in the sport. "Everyone who he has sparred have spoken very highly of him," he said. "He's physically very strong at the weight and that's a great attribute to have in the pro game. "He's very quick, a good body puncher and can box as well as fight on the front foot. He's got long arms and surprises a lot of people with his range. For a guy his age he's got a lot going for him. "The last year he has come on in leaps and bounds and all he needs to do is keep progressing the way he has - if he can do that he's going to be going all the way to the top."