Britain’s Jack Catterall is preparing to announce the in-demand Derek “Bozy” Ennis as his new trainer.
The 32 year old recently split with his long-term trainer, the respected Jamie Moore, and in a significant statement of his ambitions will relocate to Philadelphia to work at Ennis’ gym.
“Bozy” Ennis is the trainer of, among others, his son Jaron “Boots” Ennis, the Cuban lightweight Andy Cruz, and Stephen Fulton.
Catterall favours working with him having also considered the merits of Ismael Salas and Brian “Bomac” McIntyre, who both rival Ennis among the leading trainers based in the US.
Their first test together is set to come against his fellow Briton Ekow Essuman – the 36 year old who retired his long-term rival Josh Taylor – on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jnr-Conor Benn II at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on November 15.
In the event of victory Catterall then hopes to pursue a world-title fight in the welterweight landscape that – partly on account of “Boots” Ennis moving to junior middleweight – is one of the most open in the world.
“It’s with a heavy heart that I’ve decided to part ways with my coaches, and more importantly my best friends, Jamie and Nigel,” Catterall previously posted on social media. “I can’t put into words how much I owe them both for the last five years, but I’ll forever be grateful to them both for not only the time they have put into me, but for the friendships that will last a lifetime.”
In their final fight together, in July, Catterall earned victory over Harlem Eubank via a technical decision after seven rounds.
