Catterall vs Prograis LIVE!
Jack Catterall can look forward to another world title shot in 2025 after producing an impressive victory over Regis Prograis in Manchester. ‘El Gato’, now one of Britain’s top boxing stars, capped a fairytale 11 months with a decisive performance in Saturday night’s hotly-anticipated main event, recovering from a fifth-round knockdown to twice floor the two-time former world champion in the ninth before claiming a wide points win on the cards.
Such a statement win came after Catterall had also beaten Jorge Linares and inflicted long-awaited revenge on arch-rival Josh Taylor, with another chance to finally realise his world championship dreams now surely coming early in the New Year. Australia’s IBF champion Liam Paro seems the most likeliest candidate if he comes through against Richardson Hitchins in Puerto Rico in December, though promoter Eddie Hearn has also thrown down the challenge to WBO title-holder Teofimo Lopez.
A busy undercard in the first boxing show to be held at the new Co-op Live arena saw the co-main event between Reece Bellotti and Michael Gomez Jr cancelled at late notice after Gomez was taken ill backstage and ruled out by doctors. Campbell Hatton was beaten again by Jimmy Joe Flint after Olympic silver medalist Pat McCormack returned with a victory following early wins for Junaid Bostan, William Crolla, Joe McGrail and debutant Emily Whitworth. Follow Catterall vs Prograis reaction live below!
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis latest news
- Jack Catterall outpoints Regis Prograis to set up world title shot
- Reece Bellotti vs Michael Gomez Jr co-main event cancelled
- Pat McCormack easily beats Williams Andres Herrera in comeback
- Top prospect Junaid Bostan stops Maico Sommariva in round three
Eddie Hearn: I'd love Jack Catterall to kick Teofimo Lopez's a**e
Saturday 26 October 2024 23:10Jack Catterall now plans to take some well-deserved time off after an incredible 11 months and having only recently got married, but he reaffirms his desire for that world title shot in early 2025.
Sounds like he might be heading to Puerto Rico in December to watch Australia’s Liam Paro defend his IBF super-lightweight belt against Richardson Hitchins.
Eddie Hearn confirms “right hand on God” that it will be a world title shot next for Catterall, naming Paro again as a potential candidate before also stating that he would love for El Gato to deliver a UK a**e-kicking to one Teofimo Lopez, who holds the WBO belt at 160lbs.
Sure that’ll go down well with Lopez...
Regis Prograis hints at move to bare-knuckle boxing
Saturday 26 October 2024 23:04 , George FloodVery humble interviews in the ring with both men, Prograis admitting that he lost to the better man on the night.
His future in the ring now looks uncertain as he kept saying that he was struggling to fight over 12 rounds, having clearly been limited by an ankle issue.
He even says it might be time to try bare-knuckle...
Jack Catterall beats Regis Prograis on points
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:49 , George FloodHere we go...
117-108, 116-109 x2 - all in favour of Jack Catterall, who picks up a massive, massive win by unanimous decision.
Another world title shot surely beckons in early 2025 as he picks up the IBO International super-lightweight belt.
Those scores were wider than I was expecting, but definitely the right winner.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:47 , George FloodWe nervously await the judges’ scorecards.
Surely Catterall has done this, but after the Josh Taylor fiasco in 2022 he’s a man who knows only too well not to count his chickens too early...
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:44 , George FloodPrograis goes swinging wildly and goes down with a fall early in the 12th - is there an issue with his ankle? The crowd are mocking him.
Prograis must know he’s behind here as he tries to uncork the big shots, but there’s clearly an issue with his right leg that’s limiting his mobility.
More solid combinations from Catterall, with Prograis trying to lure him into a trap in the corner.
Catterall finishing brilliantly here as a thrilling fight ends with a firefight in centre ring!
What a fight. Surely another statement win from Jack Catterall...
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:41You can’t take your eyes off this for a second now.
Prograis is again trying to take centre ring and move himself into range to unload, but Catterall is anticipating the attacks well now and moving brilliantly to avoid the shots and position himself to counter sharply in ones and twos.
His concentration is excellent and those sharp little counters are consistently landing and aggravating Prograis, who chases a big overhand left before the bell in the 11th before retreating.
Another strong Catterall round. This must be his fight to lose heading into the final three minutes...
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:36 , George FloodA jubilant crowd is now belting out Catterall songs in the 10th.
Does he go for the finish here with Prograis clearly hurt or will he be content to try and close this out risk-free with what now must be a lead on the cards?
Huge shots land from both in quick succession with a minute to go in the round!
Catterall comes firing back after a wonderful left hand from Prograis.
Some of these one-twos from Catterall have been absolute money.
This has become such a great fight.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:32 , George FloodPrograis has the better of a fierce exchange from close range before being quickly put down by Catterall with just over 30 seconds to go in the ninth!
What a shot. Prograis gets up quickly but he’s under huge pressure and is down again before the bell!
The bell sounds during the count, with Prograis again back on his feet.
The crowd comes alive. What a round for El Gato!
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:29 , George FloodPrograis is down early in the eighth but he quickly shakes his head and the referee rules it a slip - much to the annoyance of this animated Manchester crowd.
Both men now trying to take the initiative as they both take a tumble together - WWE style!
Catterall’s work is improving here, he’s landing better shots and countering well - including a nice left to the body.
Prograis is still coming forward plenty but isn’t quite as menacing with his work, he’s being tagged with quite a few counters.
Catterall round.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:25 , George FloodPrograis is hunting down Catterall now and looking to let those big punches fly.
Both men are cut here, Prograis around the eye while Catterall has blood streaming from a wound up very high on his head. That must have been from an accidental clash.
Catterall is trying to keep Prograis off him and lands a nice shot off the back foot before the bell in round seven, but Prograis is on top here.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:21Prograis is full of confidence after that knockdown, he’s now pushing the tempo and controlling the fight.
The hard-hitting American will be the only winner here if it develops into a firefight.
He lands a couple of stiff hooks and then comes firing back after Catterall manages to land well before the bell in the sixth.
A very quiet fight has now turned into a potential cracker.
Catterall needs to try and regain some control here and take the sting out of Prograis’ attacks.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:17 , George FloodPrograis finally ups the tempo in the fifth, he’s quickly busier and moving with more pep, throwing with greater volume and intent.
Suddenly Catterall is under pressure and a straight right hand sees ‘El Gato’ knocked off balance and his glove scrape the canvas.
The referee scores it as a knockdown and begins the count. Wow - how big could that be?
Replays show it landed on the top of the chest.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:13 , George FloodA tame battle of the jabs breaks out again in the fourth before Catterall once again sneaks in a solid left shortly before the bell.
Enough to claim the round? Prograis had been ticking along okay there just about, but he’s just not nearly busy enough or throwing enough.
So little of note is being landed in this fight that the odd solid shot like that is probably enough to shade the rounds.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:08 , George FloodCagey is a real understatement for this at the moment - preciously little has landed from either man other than the jab.
Plenty of movement and feinting from both fighters, but both are hoping to counter and neither want to take the lead.
Until a peach of a short left hand lands from Catterall before the bell in the third!
Shot of the night so far, though that’s not exactly hard.
That will give him real confidence and the lead on the cards.
Prograis looking very red around that right eye.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:04 , George FloodCatterall jabs well at the start of the second and drives in a couple of sharp counters.
It’s very cagey stuff so far in the middle of the ring between two counter-punchers, neither of whom are willing to take that initiative just yet.
A strong finish to the round from Prograis.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 22:00 , George FloodTentative stuff in the opening round with both fighters trying to feel each other out.
Both try to go to work behind the jab, neither willing to commit to any risky attacks too early and leave themselves vulnerable to the counter.
Nothing much lands at all apart from a few jabs apiece.
You’d have to score that level.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 21:58 , George FloodDavid Diamante’s spine-tingling pre-fight introductions are done and the first bell sounds!
Will we see another statement win from Jack Catterall to tee up a second world title shot in the New Year?
Or will Regis Prograis bounce back from his emphatic defeat by Devin Haney in his bid to become a three-time world champion?
It’s time to find out...
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 21:52 , George FloodCatterall is soaking up the adulation of this Manchester crowd as he dances to the ring in his white and black robe.
A great atmosphere building in the first boxing event to be held at the new Co-op Live arena.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 21:49 , George FloodHere comes Prograis!
Looking nice and relaxed as he makes his way to the ring in a black and gold robe.
Another hostile reception from the pro-Catterall crowd, who booed him off the stage at yesterday’s weigh-in.
Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis up next
Saturday 26 October 2024 21:44 , George FloodIf you’re just joining us, tonight’s co-main event between Reece Bellotti and Michael Gomez Jr - an expected war with the British and Commonwealth super-featherweight titles on the line - has been cancelled at short notice after Gomez was taken ill backstage and ruled out by doctors.
That means a much earlier start time for Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis, which is up next.
Jimmy Joe Flint beats Campbell Hatton again
Saturday 26 October 2024 21:35 , George FloodThe judges scored it 97-94, 96-94, 96-95 - all in favour of Flint, who makes it back-to-back wins over a crestfallen Hatton.
‘The Young Lion’ moves to 15-2-2 as he inflicts Hatton’s second pro defeat, dropping him to 14-2.
You wouldn’t mind seeing that for a third time, though Flint winning again probably removes that possibility.
Where next for Hatton? The change of trainer didn’t pay off there.
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint
Saturday 26 October 2024 21:32The final bell sounds after a typically thunderous 10th round in which both men landed some huge shots in the last seconds.
A really entertaining bout between two fighters who are very evenly matched.
Neither the smoothest technician, but both full of heart and determination.
We go to the cards with both men thinking they have won. But surely this will go to Flint...
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint
Saturday 26 October 2024 21:29 , George FloodYou can’t fault Hatton’s work rate and determination, but he’s clearly behind now.
He’s just too one-dimensional, too often.
Flint’s left eye is closing fast, but he’s still having the better of the frequent gruelling exchanges.
Hatton needs a knockout in the final round. A huge three minutes coming up in the career of Campbell Hatton...
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint
Saturday 26 October 2024 21:25 , George FloodAnother clash of heads in the eighth.
Flint is on top now, he’s countering nicely and having the better of those furious exchanges on the inside.
Hatton is short on ideas and variety all too frequently.
You’d probably have to have Flint up by a round or two here.
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint
Saturday 26 October 2024 21:21A bit of a frustrating round for Hatton in the seventh.
He can look very one-dimensional at times. If that overhand right is not on offer, he’s struggling a little to find a Plan B.
Flint is starting to manage this well having been encouraged by his corner to up the tempo and put the combinations together.
“This is where we take over,” he’s told.
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint
Saturday 26 October 2024 21:14 , George FloodSix rounds down in this new co-main event!
It’s still so, so close, with periods of success for both busy fighters.
Just as you feel that one might be starting to take control, the other comes firing back.
A warning for someone in Flint’s corner there as referee Steve Gray briefly stops the fight.
Hatton again looks for that overhand right before the bell.
Four to go and this is on a knife edge...
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint
Saturday 26 October 2024 21:09 , George FloodA high tempo still from both fighters, this is gruelling stuff.
Both are trying to stay as busy as possible, content to trade at close quarters.
Both are enjoying their own pockets of success, but Hatton is forcing the issue and lands the more notable punches for me - working the body like his dad and also looking to uncork that big overhand right where possible.
A tough, tough fight to score. 2-2 through four?
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint
Saturday 26 October 2024 21:03A great fight this through three, with Flint looking buzzed by another big overhand right from Hatton on the ropes.
The bigger shots are now all coming from Hatton, though Flint gets his senses back and finishes the round strongly.
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint
Saturday 26 October 2024 20:59 , George FloodThat’s a nasty cut above Hatton’s left eye as the blood streams out in round two.
This is already turning into another war, Hatton looking menacing as he traps Flint against the ropes and looks to unload to the body.
Hatton lands a lovely shot over the top after Flint had made another solid start to the round.
Replays show that was a clash of heads that caused the Hatton cut.
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint
Saturday 26 October 2024 20:55A competitive opening round, with Flint starting well and imposing some authority with some solid right hands to both head and body.
As ever, Hatton is frequently just too easy to hit, with Flint looking again like the superior technician.
Hatton comes firing back with some eye-catching shots of his own, but you’d give that opener to Flint.
Hatton is already cut around his left eye...
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint
Saturday 26 October 2024 20:48 , George FloodThe familiar Blue Moon/Oasis mash-up means it’s time for Campbell Hatton in the new co-main event of the night.
The son of Ricky, 14-1, tries to avenge his first pro defeat next against Jimmy Joe Flint.
Hatton lost on all three cards to Flint back in March on the Dalton Smith-Jose Zepeda undercard in Sheffield and has now changed trainers from his uncle Matthew to Barry Smith, who works under Anthony Joshua’s trainer Ben Davison.
He’s in the unfamiliar role of underdog here - will it be revenge or repeat?
He really needs to win.
Hearn also mentions that he had an offer from Queensberry for Bellotti to fight Ryan Garner, but says it would have to be substantial.
He wants Bellotti to win the Lonsdale belt outright.
My word Bellotti is not happy, I’m surprised they’ve let him on TV.
Reece Bellotti fumes over Michael Gomez Jr cancellation
Saturday 26 October 2024 20:37 , George FloodReece Bellotti is now speaking on the DAZN broadcast and to say he is absolutely fuming with the cancellation of his meeting with Michael Gomez Jr tonight would be an enormous understatement.
He is throwing out all sorts of accusations in an X-rated rant, claiming that Gomez “swallowed” the fight.
He is totally seething with the second cancellation of this bout.
Eddie Hearn is obviously on the side of his fighter in Bellotti, though does stress that Gomez Jr was pulled out by the doctors.
Pat McCormack beats William Andres Herrera in comeback
Saturday 26 October 2024 20:34 , George FloodMcCormack negotiates the final round with that cut and cruises to a unanimous decision win in his first fight for more than 15 months, staying undefeated and moving to 6-0 as a pro.
All three judges scored it 100-90, with promoter Eddie Hearn now stating his eagerness to move McCormack quickly through the domestic titles.
Pat McCormack vs William Andres Herrera
Saturday 26 October 2024 20:25 , George FloodMcCormack has blood pouring from a cut near his left eye in the ninth and penultimate round, which replays show was caused by an accidental clash of heads.
An unexpected setback, but it doesn’t seem to be bothering him too much as he continues to measure his attacks well despite a clear boost in tempo from Herrera.
It is nasty though, with the blood streaming down the side of his face.
Pat McCormack vs William Andres Herrera
Saturday 26 October 2024 20:19 , George FloodSome signs of life from Herrera in the last couple of rounds.
Knowing he’s behind on the cards by a country mile, the Argentine has upped his work rate and is throwing more caution to the wind in a bid to trouble McCormack.
The Olympic silver medalist is still well on top, but he could just do with upping his own tempo a little.
Pat McCormack vs William Andres Herrera
Saturday 26 October 2024 20:12 , George FloodLovely angles on some of these short-range bursts from McCormack, who attacks with real purpose and venom.
Everything Herrera throws is being countered with menace.
The gulf in class here is massive, as you might expect.
McCormack has every shot in the book and he’s utilising them here, so spitefully precise and accurate and not wasting anything.
Pat McCormack vs William Andres Herrera
Saturday 26 October 2024 20:08 , George FloodMcCormack in total control at the halfway point, showing his quality and variety, jabbing well and attacking both body and head.
He’ll just be looking to step it up now with Herrera clearly tiring.
A stoppage would do his confidence the world of good after more than 15 months out of the ring.
Pat McCormack vs William Andres Herrera
Saturday 26 October 2024 20:04 , George FloodBack to Pat McCormack, who is cruising against William Andres Herrera with a real gulf in class.
That was a clear low blow from McCormack in the fourth though and this time the Argentine is rightly given time to recover.
No points deduction, though. McCormack will be coasting on the cards as we approach the halfway stage.
Reece Bellotti vs Michael Gomez Jr cancelled
Saturday 26 October 2024 19:58 , George FloodMatchroom have now confirmed the cancellation of Reece Bellotti vs Michael Gomez Jr.
An official statement says that Gomez Jr was taken ill in the changing rooms and ruled out of the fight after an assessment by doctors.
I guess this makes Campbell Hatton’s rematch with Jimmy Joe Flint the new co-main event of the night.
It also means that Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis will surely be set for a much earlier start time than the reported 11pm BST.
ℹ️ Reece Bellotti vs Michael Gomez Jr Announcement#CatterallPrograis | @DAZNBoxing pic.twitter.com/qXD46hZnHo
— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) October 26, 2024
Breaking: Reece Bellotti vs Michael Gomez Jr called off
Saturday 26 October 2024 19:56 , George FloodSome breaking news from Manchester, where tonight’s exciting co-main event between Reece Bellotti and Michael Gomez Jr has been called off.
Bellotti was due to defend his British and Commonwealth super-featherweight titles in what was expected to be an absolute war, but the bout has been postponed at late notice after Gomez Jr was apparently declared unfit to fight following a medical check that followed his arrival at the arena.
The DAZN commentary team have said it’s a possible kidney infection. We wish Gomez Jr a swift recovery.
Pat McCormack vs William Andres Herrera
Saturday 26 October 2024 19:53 , George FloodA nice start to the second too from the clever McCormack, countering well.
He lands a lovely uppercut and quickly goes back to work behind the stiff jab, easily repelling some telegraphed attacks by the rather sluggish Herrera.
McCormack thumps the body and pushes the Argentine against the ropes before they tie up towards the end of the second, Herrera accusing McCormack of a low blow for the second time tonight.
Pat McCormack vs William Andres Herrera
Saturday 26 October 2024 19:49 , George FloodA sprightly start from McCormack, no signs of any particular ring rust after so long out.
He’s light on his feet and jabbing well, looking to put those combinations together and peppering the target.
Not much coming from Herrera so far.
Pat McCormack vs William Andres Herrera
Saturday 26 October 2024 19:46Here we go!
It would be great to see two-time Olympian Pat McCormack make a statement here and reignite his stalled pro career.
This is a 10-rounder with the WBA Intercontinental welterweight title on the line.
Return of Pat McCormack
Saturday 26 October 2024 19:43 , George FloodNext up in Manchester it’s the return of Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medalist Pat McCormack, also a Commonwealth and European gold winner.
The hugely talented and undefeated 29-year-old will be looking to kick on as he fights for the first time since July 2023 following injury.
This is only a sixth professional outing for McCormack as he battles 15-3 Argentine opponent Williams Andres Herrera, who lost to Ireland’s Paddy Donovan earlier this year.
Junaid Bostan vs Ishmael Davis next?
Saturday 26 October 2024 19:37In his post-fight interview with DAZN, Junaid Bostan says he is glad to have put a tough period behind him having not fought for the last six months.
He says it was an easy night’s work as he now puts the pressure on promoter Eddie Hearn to make a bout next with Ishmael Davis, who is also at ringside to talk up the fight - which he wants for the British title.
Both men think they have advanced beyond English title level, with Davis having recently suffered his first professional defeat against Josh Kelly on the Anthony Joshua-Daniel Dubois undercard at Wembley.
Junaid Bostan stops Maico Sommariva in round three
Saturday 26 October 2024 19:24 , George FloodSpiteful work from Bostan, who continues to move through the levels after switching to southpaw before dropping an overmatched Sommariva - who has clear damage around both eyes - midway through the third.
It was a vicious left uppercut to the ribs that sent down the Argentine, the pain etched all over his face.
Sommariva eventually gets up at the count of nine, but he’s in no state to continue and the referee rightly waves off the bout.
10-0 now for Bostan, who is a fighter really going places. Star Boy indeed!
Junaid Bostan vs Maico Sommariva
Saturday 26 October 2024 19:19 , George FloodAfter negotiating some early rushes from Sommariva, the talented Bostan has settled nicely into his rhythm here through two rounds.
He’s showing his variety and switching up the attacks well from body to head, moving fluidly and judging the distance perfectly at times.
He forces the Argentine back against the ropes with a thudding left upstairs that followed more positive work to the body.
Junaid Bostan vs Maico Sommariva
Saturday 26 October 2024 19:12 , George FloodHere we go with tonight’s main undercard!
Rotherham’s undefeated super-welterweight prospect Junaid ‘Star Boy’ Bostan is first up against Maico Sommariva of Argentina, a man 11 years his senior.
Will Bostan move to 10-0 as a professional in a fight he took at only a few weeks’ notice?
Main undercard set to get underway
Saturday 26 October 2024 19:02That does it for the ‘Before the Bell’ action, with the main televised undercard getting underway in Manchester imminently.
Here is tonight’s confirmed running order for the first big boxing event at the new Co-op Live arena, where around 10,000 fans are expected to be in attendance.
Main card action coming 🔜#CatterallPrograis | Exclusive deals LIVE on DAZN pic.twitter.com/cYKVOc1wLJ
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) October 26, 2024
Ste Clarke beats Mateusz Pawlowski on points
Saturday 26 October 2024 18:58 , George Flood60-54 is the score from referee Steve Gray and that’s five wins from five fights in 2024 for Ste Clarke, who goes to 5-0.
Some good moments and some not so good for the Liverpool prospect, who got involved in a bit of a firefight there before the final bell as Pawlowski was again able to get through with a couple of big shots.
Pawlowski will be wondering what could have been there if he hadn’t been so passive through the early rounds.
Ste Clarke vs Mateusz Pawlowski
Saturday 26 October 2024 18:46 , George FloodThis isn’t the most impressive performance from Ste Clarke, it must be said.
He’s well in control and will be miles ahead on points, but he had his head snapped back there by a lovely right hand from Pawlowski in the fifth and penultimate round.
Clarke will be looking to shake that off and finish with a flourish in the sixth.
Ste Clarke vs Mateusz Pawlowski
Saturday 26 October 2024 18:38Not an easy night’s work for Clarke so far, and he ate a few too many shots in the opener, but he is going up through the gears now and breaking down his durable opponent.
He will want to push for the stoppage from here.
Ste Clarke vs Mateusz Pawlowski
Saturday 26 October 2024 18:28 , George FloodUnderway in the final fight on tonight’s ‘Before the Bell’ portion of this Manchester undercard.
Another Liverpool fighter, the 5-0 middleweight Ste Clarke, is in a six-rounder against Poland’s Mateusz Pawlowski.
Eddie Hearn calls summer signing William Crolla one of the most exciting prospects in the country.
On that evidence, it’s very hard to argue with him.
He is a proper throwback, carrying so much power in both hands and a relentless desire to stop opponents as quickly as possible.
Fascinated to see where he goes from here.
William Crolla stops Lorenzo Grasso in first round
Saturday 26 October 2024 18:05 , George FloodWhat a statement from William Crolla again!
The younger brother of Manchester boxing legend and former WBA lightweight champion Anthony has just secured another ruthless first-round stoppage.
The super-welterweight prospect tees off on poor Lorenzo Grasso from the first bell, crunching in a barrage of heavy shots to force the referee to step in after just 44 seconds.
Some absolutely savage hooks with both hands. Wow. He is quite something - 6-0 with five knockouts.
Joe McGrail beats Lewis Morris on points
Saturday 26 October 2024 17:59 , George FloodA really, really entertaining tussle that between Joe McGrail and Lewis Morris.
That was a proper test for McGrail, who was made to work extremely hard throughout with older brother Peter watching on from ringside.
Referee Steve Gray scores the bout 79-72, but that certainly doesn’t tell the full story.
McGrail moves to 11-0, while Morris has no doubt earned himself a spot on another Matchroom undercard very soon.
Regis Prograis embarrasses Jack Catterall manager with old voice notes
Saturday 26 October 2024 17:50 , George FloodIt has been a genial and rather low-key build-up to tonight’s main event, with the thoroughly pleasant Jack Catterall not known for causing any controversy, though Regis Prograis certainly caused a stir at Thursday’s final press conference.
The American embarrassed Catterall’s manager Sam Jones by playing an old private voice note from Jones from 2021 in which he said that Prograis would “flatten” Catterall if they ever met in the ring.
Jones later wrote on X: “Firstly I was working with Regis at the time and was trying to make the Prograis Catterall fight.
“We can all dig messages up Regis.”
Emily Whitworth wins on debut as undercard begins
Saturday 26 October 2024 17:41 , George FloodThe ‘Before the Bell’ part of tonight’s undercard is already underway at Co-op Live.
Emily Whitworth has already won on her professional debut, taking a 40-36 decision over four rounds against Hungary’s Sara Orszagi.
Liverpool super-bantamweight Joe McGrail is currently halfway through an eight-rounder against Lewis Morris, who went down at the end of the second and was saved by the bell.
Catterall vs Prograis prediction
Saturday 26 October 2024 17:32 , George FloodJack Catterall should have an unbeaten record, with that controversial Josh Taylor defeat the only time he has lost as a professional.
Since then, he has been faultless in working his way back towards the division’s elite, beating Jorge Linares by unanimous decision and then proving too good in the rematch with Taylor.
Eight of Catterall’s past nine fights have gone the distance and it would be a surprise if it was an early night in Manchester this weekend.
He does not necessarily possess the one-punch power to push for an early stoppage, but Catterall has regularly proved that he can control a fight.
Regis Prograis does have that power, with 24 of his 29 wins coming inside the distance, but this is the kind of opponent he has struggled with.
In Prograis’ last bout, Haney as the better boxer was comfortably able to stay out of trouble, with Prograis not convincing against fighters who move well and do not allow him to let his hands go.
If the American is to upset the odds he will have to force the issue early and get Catterall out of his comfort zone, but we’re going for the home fighter to dominate the bout and ease to a wide points win.
Catterall to win, unanimous decision.
Undercard and running order
Saturday 26 October 2024 17:30 , George FloodJack Catterall vs Regis Prograis
Reece Bellotti vs Michael Gomez Jr
Campbell Hatton vs Jimmy Joe Flint
Pat McCormack vs William Andres Herrera
Junaid Bostan vs Maico Sommariva
William Crolla vs Lorenzo Grasso
Ste Clarke vs Mateusz Pawlowski
Joe McGrail vs Lewis Morris
Emily Whitworth vs Sara Orszagi
How to watch Catterall vs Prograis
Saturday 26 October 2024 17:29TV channel and live stream: In the UK, tonight’s event is non PPV and being broadcast live through DAZN.
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Catterall vs Prograis fight time
Saturday 26 October 2024 17:27 , George FloodThe early portion of tonight’s busy undercard is already underway in Manchester.
The televised undercard kicks off at approximately 7pm BST, with main event ring walks supposedly occurring at exactly 10:59pm.
That should put the start time for Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis at around 11:05pm.
Catterall vs Prograis live
Saturday 26 October 2024 17:21 , George FloodGood evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s live coverage of Jack Catterall vs Regis Prograis.
We’ve got a huge super-lightweight main event on the cards in Manchester later tonight at the new Co-op Live arena, where around 10,000 fans are expected.
Catterall is aiming to tee up another world title shot at 140lbs early next year, having followed his impressive win over Jorge Linares by finally defeating arch-rival Josh Taylor in a long-awaited rematch in Leeds in May.
An injury to Catterall saw this bout pushed back from August to October, but ‘El Gato’ will hope to prove worth the wait as he looks to make a real statement against a dangerous former two-time world champion seeking to show that he is still a contender himself 10 months after losing his WBC belt to Devin Haney.
Stay tuned for live coverage and results throughout the night.
