Jack Catterall made it three stable victories in succession by defeating former world champion Regis Prograis in Manchester. Nevertheless, Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell misplaced once more.
Catterall recovered from a knockdown within the first half of the combat to drop Prograis twice on his method to what quantities to a world title eliminator. Scores of 117-108 and 116-109 twice had been sufficient to make sure Catterall fights for a world title within the coming months.
Eddie Hearn made a promise to his fighter within the post-fight interview.
“This man [Catterall] might be essentially the most underrated fighter on the planet. In eleven months, he’s overwhelmed Jorge Linares, Josh Taylor, and now Regis Prograis, all in eleven months.
“This man wants a world title shot subsequent. We now have Liam Paro vs Richardson Hitchins on December seventh. The winner of that combat, we wish to put that [offer] straight to them to combat Jack Catterall subsequent.”
Nevertheless, Hearn additionally has his eyes on an much more important occasion towards the WBO tremendous light-weight champion Teofimo Lopez. World Boxing Information understands Catterall is keen to journey to New York to land that problem, if not take dwelling benefit once more.
“He must be primary with the WBO,” added Hearn. “I’d like to carry Teofimo Lopez to Manchester and provides him a great a** kicking.”
Prograis said his intentions to retire after dropping yet one more high-profile encounter.
“Jack was simply higher, that’s all,” admitted Prograis to DAZN after the combat. “Jack was the higher man, I’m not going to lie. He undoubtedly deserves a world title combat subsequent. Good luck, Jack. You’re actually good. I’ve fought the most effective, and also you had been the most effective out of all of them.”
On his future, he concluded, “I’ve had my time within the solar. Now it’s time for the younger ones. I’m going to do one thing else and let the younger guys take over.”
In chief help, Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell suffered his second loss in sixteen bouts towards his kryptonite, Jimmy Flint. Hatton landed an instantaneous rematch after a detailed match-up final day out. This time, it was even nearer.
After ten rounds, Flint acquired the nod once more, 97-94, 96-94, and 96-95, as Hatton is compelled to reevaluate his profession.
Father Ricky was nothing however happy with his son.
“One other shut one for the lad [Campbell] final night time. Everybody has their view,” stated the two-weight world champion. “I assumed he misplaced the primary combat by the narrowest of margins. I additionally thought he received final night time’s second combat by the narrowest margins. However one factor for sure is that they had been each nice shut fights that might’ve most likely gone both method.
“Congrats to Jimmy Flint. He’s an ideal lad and respectful like I discovered his complete household. Better of luck to you, Jimmy.
“As for my son, chin up and have a relaxation. Have a assume. I don’t assume you’ll ever understand how a lot I really like you and the way proud all of us are of you. No father could possibly be extra blessed.
“I really feel proud that day-after-day, I get the possibility to say to individuals, “That’s my boy. Love, Dad. ”
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