Making the step up to welterweight, the former undisputed world title challenger won by technical decision after a clash of heads cut both men and forced the bout off.

Catterall prevailed after a convincing start to the contest at the AO Arena, earning a return to winning ways against the previously unbeaten Eubank in a new division.

But reflecting on his fight with The Stomping Ground a month later, 'El Gato' admits that he expected more from his opponent, and felt he never had to raise his level.

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"He got on his bike, he made it ugly," he said. "I felt like after the first round or two, he didn't want to engage. I felt like he was dancing around the ring, wrestling, tying me up.

"I felt like I was the one forcing the fight, winning the rounds and chipping away. I feel like he ran out of ideas, and then it was down for me to step on the gas and break him down.

"Honestly, I felt like I didn't get out of first gear. I wasn't going to in there and make stupid mistakes. We know he's a slippery, sharp fighter. I expected a lot more from him.

"I was probably underwhelmed with what he brought to the table. We all want to have good fights, we all want to entertain. I think he was clueless.

"The disappointing thing for me was not having the second half of the fight. I think I'd have got him out of there. It's easy to say that now, but I really believe he wasn't on the level."

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