Catterall won a wide decision on points and that is because, as Prograis tired, Catterall increased the pressure like a veteran and sent the American tumbling heavily to the canvas twice in round nine.

Jack Catterall recovered from a fifth-round knockdown to close out a belatedly dominant unanimous decision win over Regis Prograis, flooring the former two-time world champion twice to move within touching distance of his own title ambitions at super lightweight.

Jack Catterall has set his sights on finally becoming world champion after he claimed victory over Regis Prograis by unanimous decision in Manchester