JACK CATTERALL refused to celebrate after forcing Ekow Essuman out of the ring, with the latter man NEEDING OXYGEN to recover.
The pair were competing as the co-main event at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and were the last fighters out before Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn‘s rematch.
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Jack Catterall punched his opponent out of the ring to win their boutCredit: PA
Catterall stayed with him as he received ringside treatment and oxygen
The experienced competitors were fighting for the WBO Global Welterweight title.
Catterall opened the stronger of the two and surely took the first rounds on the scorecards.
He landed a brutal blow in the fourth round that opened a cut on his opponent’s nose, and it appeared as though he may even have broken it.
Essuman rallied after round five to push the pace and take some rounds of his own.
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Essuman left with golf ball-sized lump on eye & blood pouring out of nose
But 32-year-old Catterall turned up the heat in the eleventh round, downing his opponent in what was initially seen as a controversial blow.
Essuman appeared to slip at first, with Catterall striking just as he was standing up.
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Essuman was left bruised and battered after the brave performance
The favourite came back at his opponent again just seconds later, punching him out of the ring at the end of a relentless spell of pressure.
Essuman was clearly unable to recover before the end of the count and the co-main event was called in favour of Catterall.
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The Chorley fighter graciously elected not to celebrate the decision, instead showing concern for his fellow fighter.
He even kneeled down alongside the Nottingham man as he received treatment at ringside, including being given oxygen.
It was just ‘the Engine’s’ second career loss, while Catterall made it 32 wins from his 34 career bouts.
