Jack Catterall faced former two-time light welterweight champion Regis "Rougarou" Prograis in Manchester, England, vying for the vacant WBO International super lightweight title.
The fight began with minimal exchanges in the first two rounds, with Prograis pressing forward and Catterall taking a more cautious approach. By the third round, Catterall found an opening, landing a solid shot on Prograis’ right eye. The tension continued as the fighters avoided major risks, accumulating only a handful of punches through the early rounds. In a controversial moment in the fifth, a punch from Prograis was ruled a knockdown by the referee, though it appeared more like a slip on Catterall’s part. This ruling only heightened the intensity as Catterall worked his way back with sharper exchanges in the later rounds.
In the seventh, Catterall suffered a cut above his right eyebrow after an accidental clash of heads. As the ninth round approached, Catterall turned up the pressure, landing two decisive shots that brought Prograis to the canvas twice, a significant turning point in the fight. The Manchester crowd cheered with each punch, sensing their hometown fighter was gaining momentum. By the twelfth round, Prograis appeared to be pushing for a knockout, but Catterall remained steady and controlled, ultimately securing victory with a unanimous decision.
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Earlier in the night, 2016 Olympian Pat McCormack returned to the ring to face Willam Andres Herrera, showcasing his skill after a 15-month break. Dominating the first half, McCormack’s efforts were briefly marred by a point deduction for low blows in the fourth. Despite Herrera’s attempts to rally, McCormack stayed in control, achieving a solid decision win.
Jimmy Joe Flint and Campbell Hatton’s rematch was a gritty battle filled with fouls and tough exchanges. Flint, who had previously defeated Hatton, managed to repeat his success with a unanimous decision win, despite both fighters facing cuts and frequent intervention from the referee.
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Featherweight prospect Joe McGrail extended his unbeaten record with a convincing victory over Lewis Morris. A well-timed knockdown in the second round set the pace, and though Morris fought back in the later rounds, McGrail’s control led to a decisive scorecard win.
The night also included notable performances from Junaid Bostan, who stopped Maico Sommariva in the third with a sharp body shot; Steve Clarke, who won a steady decision over Mateusz Pawlowski; William Crolla, who delivered a swift first-round stoppage against Lorenzo Grasso; and Emily Whitworth, who showcased potential in her pro debut with a strong decision win over Sara Orszagi.
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