Floyd Mayweather and Canelo Alvarez are credited with being two of boxing’s modern greats, but in the eyes of a shared former sparring partner, Jack Catterall, there is one active fighter who trumps them both as ‘the best he has shared the ring with’.

Last month, Catterall decisioned Shakhram Giyasov to get his hands on the WBA Regular welterweight world title; a win which he hopes will tee up a showdown for a shot at super champion, Rolando Romero.

Catterall, who boasts wins over both Josh Taylor and Regis Prograis, had been preparing for world level far before he arrived, sharing the ring with Mayweather and Canelo in the past.

In 2015, the Chorley operator was brought in as one of many sparring partners for Mayweather ahead of his long-awaited mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao. Then, just days later, Catterall ventured to San Diego to help Canelo prepare for his bout against James Kirkland.

Yet, speaking with Pro Boxing Fans, Catterall claimed to be more impressed by former stablemate Jaron Ennis, whom he expects to halt Xander Zayas when challenging for the unified super-welterweight world titles later this month.

“I would go as far as saying that he is one of… the best fighter that I have sparred or been in the ring with; the speed, the power, the timing, the footwork.

“So, I am excited for that fight. I am going to try and make the trip over there and support him. I think that it is a good night’s work for him.

“I believe [that he will stop Zayas].”

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Ennis established himself as the leading welterweight of the post-Terence Crawford era, unifying the IBF and WBA world titles before moving up to 154lbs in search of further championships.

He faces on Zayas on June 27 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, as Ennis seeks to capture the unified titles.

A top AEW star has shared a major personal update and has received support from many pro-wrestling stars, including Chelsea Green and Britt Baker.

The star in question, Deonna Purrazzo, has competed under an All Elite Wrestling contract since January 2024. Although her tenure began brightly and includes a run in ROH as Women’s Pure Champion (still ongoing), the Virtuosa’s TV time in AEW has declined sharply since mid-2025. As Purrazzo continues to thrive in Ring of Honor and strives to return to All Elite Wrestling programming, the 32-year-old revealed that she and her husband, Steve Maclin, who was recently released by TNA, put on their own wrestling show.

On Instagram, Purrazzo revealed that having their own show had never been a dream for Maclin and her; instead, they used the opportunity to raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The event took place at the Rahway Rec Center in New Jersey. Her post received an outpouring of love from top wrestling stars, including WWE’s Chelsea Green, Mickie James, and AEW’s Britt Baker and Shane Taylor.

Check out the stars’ reactions below:

AEW star Deonna Purrazzo’s emotional message to husband Steve Maclin following TNA release

Steve Maclin’s departure from TNA after a five-year tenure was one of the bigger developments in pro wrestling this month. Some time after Maclin’s release, Deonna Purrazzo took to X and shared a heartwarming message for her husband, calling him the epitome of wrestling before declaring her love for him.

“You are the epitome of a professional. You gave more blood than anyone I’ve ever seen. You have more heart than anyone I know. And you made the most of every minute you were given. This kind of feels like the end of era… but I know it’s the start of something even more magical. I love you,” she wrote.

Her post on X can be viewed here.

Steve Maclin is a respected veteran in professional wrestling. At 39, the former TNA International Champion still has plenty left in his locker, and if rumors are to be believed, Maclin could soon be declared ‘All Elite’.