JACK CATTERALL has secured a huge win over Regis Prograis after a breathtaking bout in Manchester.
The Brit was downed in the fifth, but a fantastic response saw the American hit the canvas twice in the ninth round – which was ultimately the difference on the night.
Catterall now moves a step closer to a world title shot after Saturday night’s stunning win.
- Result: Jack Catterall def. Regis Prograis by unanimous decision
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Co-op Live Manchester erupts with decision
The crowd were amazing supporting one of their own tonight.
Jack Catterall has said he wants to fight more at this venue.
As soon as the decision was announced everyone in here celebrated the performance seen by the man from Chorley.
Credit: Getty Credit: Getty 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.
American impressed by Catterall performance
Prograis has been there, done it and got the t-shirt.
He knows what winning world titles is all about and had nothing but compliments for Jack Catterall:
Jack was the better man. He deserves a world title. I’ve had my time in the sun, now it is for him. Eddie Hearn make this man world champion. I hurt my knee, I hurt my ankle, I think 12 rounds is too much for me now. I may go to bare-knuckle after this. I’ve had my time in the sun.
Regis Prograis
Catterall makes huge statement with win
Lancashire’s Jack Catterall wins the WBO international super lightweight belt.
Beating two-time world champion Regis Prograis this evening.
He has really set himself for a world title shot next year now.
Credit: Reuters Jack Catterall wins by unanimous decision
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 12)
As we head into the final round, Bellew has Catterall seven points ahead on the card.
Prograis knows he needs to a massive round to stand any chance of getting a positive result.
He throws a big haymaker but Catterall steps to one side and the American ends up on the canvas as he misses.
Catterall has managed the final rounds well.
It is all over, we head to the judges’ scorecard.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 11)
Prograis needs to do something special now.
As he comes inside, Catterall lands some punches to huge cheers from the crowd.
Catterall has done enough now that he can just wait for Prograis to come forward and make a mistake.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 10)
What a left that was from Catterall on the jaw of Prograis to knock down the American that was in the last round.
Those two knock-downs has really changed the card of Tony Bellew.
He now has Catterall five points ahead.
Prograis has it all to do now.
Both fighters exchange big left hands to one another towards the end of the round but they take them well and are still standing.
This fight is really hotting up now.
Credit: Reuters Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 9)
This fight is still finely poised.
It really could go either way, all it will take is one mistake.
Prograis walks onto a punch and Catterall catches him and sends him to the canvas.
The referee gives him an eight count before he is allowed to continue.
Catterall sees an opportunity and attacks, landing another hook which causes the American to stumble.
He is given another eight count but the bell saves him, what a round for Jack Catterall.
It is an electric atmosphere in the arena now.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 8)
Catterall swings a punch at Prograis and he drops to one knee.
The referee offers no count which suggests it was merely a slip by the American.
On Bellew’s card he now has Catterall one point ahead.
Both exchange some big punches before they wrestle each other to the canvas.
That round got the crowd going with both fighters letting this fists go.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 7)
Prograis is leading with that overhand left more.
Each time he is trying to follow it up, thinking he has hurt Catterall.
This is where he needs to take the chance to pick his punches as he comes inside.
There is a slight cut to the head of Catterall that he needs to be wary of.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 6)
According to Tony Bellew’s scorecard, that count has Prograis just a point up on the card so far.
Prograis continues to come forward on the offense.
Catterall starts the land some more blows and it really gets this crowd going in Manchester.
Anyone’s call who had the better of that round.
Credit: Reuters Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 5)
Prograis looks to come on the offensive more.
He catches Catterall with a good punch over the top, catching his on the top of the temple.
He is drawing Catterall onto the front foot more, trying some wild punches to work his way back into the round.
As Prograis comes inside he catches Catterall with a body blow and the referee gives a standing eight count.
That could be a big factor when it comes to the judges’ card if this fight goes that far.
It looked like a slip and seemed a harsh count.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 4)
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 for the latter rounds to come on the offensive.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 3)
Catterall continues to wait for his punches.
Prograis is just coming forward and probing with jabs.
As the American comes forward for one such attack, Catterall catches him with a good hook to the side of the head.
Brilliant work from the Brit there.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 2)
It seems both boxers are looking to counter at the moment.
They are waiting for the other to commit coming forward before picking them off with punches.
Just towards the end of the round Prograis lands a good hook to the back of the head Catterall takes it well.
Credit: Getty Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis (Round 1)
It’s a battle between two southpaws here tonight.
Prograis shows the punch that they will both be looking to land.
That left hand over the top of the jab, on this occasion, Catterall takes a step back to avoid it.
It is a cagey start to the fight as both boxers look to feel their opponent out.
Neither wants to be the first to make a mistake in this one.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Now we move onto the main event of the evening.
Prograis has it all to do here to keep his career on track.
Catterall is looking to work his way up the rankings in this division to get his shot at some of the big belts.
Hatton loses second fight on the spin
You have to wonder where things go for Campbell Hatton now.
He would have been hoping to win this one to turn this into a trilogy event.
However, now he needs to consider where goes after this defeat.
James Flint wins by unanimous decision
Campbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 10)
Flint’s corner seem to think he has done enough to win this.
The call comes out ‘just one more round’.
This could be a tough one to call for the judges.
Hatton continues to work Flint’s eye which is almost closed.
They are both giving as good as they get.
Flint lands a great hook which rocks Hatton.
It is all over, that was some fight.
Credit: Reuters
Campbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 9)
Hatton as so much power behind the body shots he lands.
Flint catches his opponent with a good hook but it does not seem to phase Hatton.
Despite this, these are all point scoring shots and will help his cause if this fight does go the distance.
Campbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 8)
Flint needs a big three rounds if he is to stand any chance when it comes to the card.
Hatton seems to have more in the engine, Flint is looking as though the energy is being sapped this deep in the fight.
You still feel that Flint is not working that cut on Hatton’s eye enough, it could be his only route to a stoppage.
Campbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 7)
This has been a great fight to watch.
It is even but both fighters have had their moments.
That said, neither boxer is letting up in their pursuit of landing that big punch that swings the momentum in their favour.
Flint has a good end to the round and may have edged that one.
Credit: PA Campbell Hatton vs James Flint (Round 6)
Both fighters cotinue to trade blows.
They both have war wounds as a result of cuts.
Flint has a bloody nose and a cut to the side of eye.
He also has that bleeding ear.
Hatton is still having problems with his eye bleeding when punches are landed on it.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
