CAMPBELL HATTON was not able to avenge his first loss to Jimmy Joe Flint earlier this year.
The Mancunian was full of heart and energy, but it wasn’t enough to beat the experienced Flint, who simply had his number.
Hatton now moves to 14-2 after back-to-back defeats, leaving question marks over what’s next for the Hurricane.
- Result: Jimmy Joe Flint def. Campbell Hatton by unanimous decision
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Jack ready for some family time
Having recently married his fiance, Catterall was unable to go on honeymoon as he went into training camp for this fight.
Now the job is done, he can go and unwind with his family and have a belated break.
His next fight is likely to take place next year now which gives him some time for a well-earned break.
Catterall vs Prograis scorecards
Catterall was deservedly victorious by unanimous decision – and here are the judges’ scorecards in full:
Judges’ scorecards: 117-108, 116-109, 116-109
Credit: PA Huge win for Catterall
Catterall has beaten Prograis by unanimous decision and has earned a world title shot in 2025.
It was a breathtaking bout, with both fighters knocked down on the night.
Catterall was knocked down once in the fifth round, but the Brit responded in superb fashion as Prograis hit the canvas twice in the ninth.
The American was unable to respond after the ninth and was desperately trying to land big shots, but Catterall remained in total control and deservedly won the fight.
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Jack Catterall wins by unanimous decision
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R12
Prograis slips on the canvas once again, with the American seemingly dealing with an injured ankle.
Prograis is hanging on here and desperate to land a huge blow with Catterall heading for the win.
Catterall is calm and patient, still landing huge one-twos, and getting behind the jab.
Both fighters fighting right until the bell, in what was a breathtaking clash.
We head to the judges scorecards, which surely will result in a Catterall win.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R11
The pace of the fight slows down in the eleventh, which suits Catterall down to the ground.
Catterall is patient, picking his shots as Prograis begins to get desperate.
We go to the last.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R10
ANOTHER breathtaking round here, with both fighters landing huge blows to the head.
Neither fighter went down with Catterall getting closer to a magnificent win by the minute.
The two knockdowns in the ninth seem to have taken the edge out of Prograis as we head into the final two rounds.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R9
With just over 30 seconds remaining, Catterall KNOCKSDOWN Prograis with a huge straight one-two on the money.
And just before the bell, Prograis goes down for a SECOND time as Catterall closes in on a huge win here.
Atmosphere in Manchester is electric now after a superb round from Catterall.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R8
Prograis dramatically falls to the canvas early on, but the referee doesn’t award a knockdown to the Catterall to the crowd’s displeasure.
The two men now exchanging heavy blows – and both fighters clinch and fall to the canvas in each other’s arms.
Breathtaking pace to this eighth round as Catterall begins to take control with some superb combinations.
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Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R7
Catterall now cut on the head after a clash of heads between the two fighters.
Tempo is starting to rise now, with both fighters starting to let the punches flow.
Finely poised this thriller after seven rounds.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R6
Prograis looks to have the upper hand in the bout heading to the halfway stage.
Catterall now looking like he’s throwing with more urgency, with him knowing he’s behind after the knockdown.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R5
Prograis ends the fifth round superbly well, with the American first following through on the jab, then Prograis pounces with a jab to the chest to unbalance Catterall and the Brit falls over.
The referee has given the knockdown to Prograis in controversial circumstances, as it looked like Catterall just lost his footing on the canvas.
Huge moment in the fight there.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R4
This is still quite a cagey affair, with neither boxer committing to letting their hands go.
Catterall is quite happy to bide his time and look to land punches when Prograis comes inside.
The American is known as a hitter, 24 of his wins have come inside the distance.
Catterall’s tactics may well be to keep some juice in the tank to become the aggressor in the later rounds.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R3
HUGE blow landed from Catterall as the main event spices up towards the end of the third round.
Drop of the shoulder from Catterall and Prograis walks onto a brutal hook to the side of the head – Prograis’ eye now starting to swell.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R2
The two southpaws continue to feel each other out. Cagey start to this one, with neither fighter wanting to make the first mistake.
Porgais ended the round the better, landing a good hook to the head of Catterall.
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Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis R1
Both fighters working the jab early on, with Prograis looking the sharper of the two.
Prograis constantly looking to close the gap between him and Catterall.
Both fighters waiting for the other to make a mistake to commit to the bigger blows.
Main event time!
Now we are straight into the main event after Reece Bellotti vs Michael Gomez Jr was called off after Gomez Jr fell ill in the changing room earlier this evening.
Jack Catterall faces Regis Prograis in a blockbuster super lightweight bout to top the bill.
The Brit will be looking to secure a world title shot for next year with a win at the Co-op Arena.
Credit: Getty What next for Hatton?
After back-to-back defeats to Flint, question marks over what’s next for Hatton will be raised by many.
The Mancunian would have been hoping to win tonight’s rematch and take it to a trilogy.
But now, it’s unclear where Hatton will go after the change of trainer didn’t go to plan this evening.
Credit: Getty Hatton on the end of back-to-back defeats
Hatton is now 14-2 after back-to-back defeats to Jimmy Joe Flint.
Hatton showed lots of heart in the rematch, but Flint just always seemed in total control of the bout, landing more telling blows on the Mancunian.
Judges scorecards: 97-94, 96-94 & 96-95
Credit: Getty Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint – FLINT WINS THE REMATCH
Flint has beaten Hatton for a second time after a thrilling part two in Manchester.
Flint was victorious by way of unanimous decision.
It’s the second defeat in Hatton’s young career.
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint R10
Hatton giving it all he has in the final round, as he knows Flint is likely ahead on the scorecards.
Both men landing huge shots still and showing no signs of slowing down.
Flint’s left eye is almost close shut, while Hatton’s left eye is still gushing with blood.
And there’s the bell! Another thrilling fight between these two British boxers.
We now wait for the scorecards…
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint R9
Flint’s experience starting to show as he allows Hatton to push onto him and avoid his big shots.
The fight is now being dictated by Flint as he looks comfortable with Hatton being the aggressor.
We go into the tenth and final round.
Credit: Getty Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint R8
Flint continues on from the seventh round and lands effective punches to the body of Hatton.
Hatton continues to be too predictable, making it easy for Flint to counter.
Two to go in this one.
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint R7
Flint’s corner asking for more urgency ahead of the seventh round.
And that’s exactly what Flint does as he starts to jab on the front foot and picks his shots better.
Hatton continues to look for the overhand right but appears to be becoming more and more predictable.
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint R6
Hatton certainly the more aggressive in the sixth, with the pace of the fight starting to affect Flint.
The blood in the left eye does look to be impacting Hatton’s vision as it continues to flow.
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