Campbell Hatton vs. James Flint: Live round-by-round updates

Campbell Hatton looks to avenge his lone professional boxing loss against James Flint during the Jack Catterall vs. Regis Prograis undercard.

At 23 years old, Campbell Hatton, the son of boxing legend Ricky Hatton, has started making a name for himself. Unfortunately for him, he suffered his first significant setback in March due to a unanimous decision loss against James Flint.

On Saturday, Oct. 26, Hatton has an opportunity to avenge his lone defeat and get back on track. There have been many questions about how far Hatton can go in professional boxing, and he plans to silence some doubters by taking out Flint.

As for Flint, he's fought once since defeating Hatton, a split decision loss against Kyle Boyd in June. The 27-year-old looks to once again capitalize on Hatton's legacy star power and showcase his boxing skills on a big platform.

It should be noted that the Jack Catterall vs. Regis Prograis main card, including Hatton vs. Flint, starts at 11:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. CT / 2:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. UK on October 26. The event headlined by a WBO international super lightweight world title bout goes down inside the Co-Op LIVE Arena in Manchester, England.

Follow along with Sportskeeda for live updates of the super lightweight contest between Hatton and Flint.

Watch Hatton and Flint face off before their showdown on Saturday below:

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Campbell Hatton vs. James Flint

Round 1:

Campbell Hatton vs. James Flint is underway. Hatton opens the action with heavy feints. Flint goes down to the body. The fighters exchange jabs. Flint lands a sneak left hook on the inside. Hatton throws a few short punches in the clinch.

Hatton eats a short combination before grabbing Flint once again. Flint finds a home for the uppercut inside. Hatton's game plan thus far has been punches in the clinch. Flint is catching Hatton as the latter attempts to push forward.

Flint is landing everything right now. Hattons is trying to use toughness to walk through Flint's punches. This rematch is already turning into a war. Hatton's lack of defensive fundamentals is a problem. The referee warns both fighters after an accidental clash of heads.

Round 2:

Campbell Hatton charges forward, attempting to make James Flint uncomfortable. Hatton lands a solid body punch and comes over the top with a right hook. Flint's straight body punches have been a significant factor.

Hatton has a cut over his left eye. Flint is staying patient and capitalizing on the openings that Hatton's defensive deficiencies are presenting. Hatton pushes Flint against the rope and unloads two massive body punches.

Hatton finds the target with a big left hook. Flint is getting caught when he allows Hatton to turn this into a scrappy fight. Hatton puts Flint against the ropes again and attempts to capitalize. Hatton lands a clean uppercut. Flint tries to punch his way off the ropes. Hatton is taking the momentum.

Round 3:

James Flint seems to be slightly struggling with the distance. Campbell Hatton is pushing forward and making this fight ugly. Flint catches Hatton with a few punches as the latter attempts to come forward.

Flint lands a clean uppercut. Hatton pushes Flint against the rope and regains momentum. Beautiful check hook by Flint. Hatton throws an overhand right and follows up with five or six punches. Flint could have been hurt there temporarily.

Flint's nose is starting to bleed. Hatton is gaining confidence. Hatton sets up a combination to gain Flint's attention. Flint fires back. Hatton unloads a big body punch. Flint catches Hatton with a right hand. Flint finds the target again to end round three.

Round 4:

The referee pauses at the start of the round to check something on James Flint's ear. Campbell Hatton fires off a sharp jab. Hatton's lack of head movement is leaving him open for counters. Hatton continues his body attacks.

Flint is bouncing around the ring and going back to his fundamentals. Hatton lands a barrage of punches as Flint stays on the ropes too long. Hatton's primary success is coming from Flint not moving off the ropes.

Hatton continues firing off big body punches. Hatton lands an overhand right. Flint catches Hatton with a right hand on the latter's entry. Flint lands a sneaky uppercut. Hattons ends the round with body punches. Grueling pace.

Round 5:

Campbell Hatton throws out two jabs. James Flint finds the target with a big body punch. Hatton pushes Flint against the ropes but can't capitalize. Hatton goes down the middle with a right hand. Flint is allowing Hatton to dictate the pace.

Hatton barely lands an overhand right. Flint needs to take back some momentum. Flint sneaks in an uppercut. Both fighters are starting to miss a good amount of punches. Flint lands a stiff jab. Flint sends Hatton wobbling as Hatton was caught off balance.

Flint temporarily thought Hatton was hurt. Hatton recovered before Flint unloads a barrage of punches. He could've stolen the round there.

Round 6:

James Flint is increasing his volume and slowing Campbell Hatton down. Flint goes down for a pair of body punches. Hatton's cut has reopened and his face is starting to show swelling. Hatton hasn't landed anything significant to start this round.

Flint goes down to the body. Hatton counters with a solid punch. Flint is focusing on his body punches to potentially break down Hatton. Flint comes up with a left hook. The referee pauses the fight to warn a cornerman of foul play.

Hatton lands a solid jab. Flint's face is starting to show some damage. Hatton slightly hits the target with an overhand right. Hatton continues pushing forward. Flint ends the round with a clean body punch.

Round 7:

James Flint lands a brutal body punch. Flint leaps forward to land a left hook. Campbell Hatton finds the target with a counter left hand. Flint's movement is giving Hatton trouble. Flint's bodywork is starting to pay dividends.

Flint does a beautiful job of landing and bouncing out of distance. Hatton is backing down, but he's not landing cleanly often. Flint is timing Hatton's entries and making him pay for the repetitive movements.

Flint has taken over the momentum in this round. Hatton needs to make an adjustment if he wants to win this fight. Flint lands another clean body punch. The seventh round ends in the clinch.

Round 8:

James Flint opens the action with a three-punch combination. Campbell Hatton is showing his heart by pushing forward and trying to make something happen. Flint's superior fundamentals are taking this fight away from Hatton.

Hatton lands an overhand right. Flint perfectly times a jab as Hatton attempts to close the distance. Flint puts together another three-punch combination. Flint catches Hatton with two short punches.

Campbell Hatton seems to be running out of ideas. James Flint puts together another level-changing combination. Flint has switched to a counter-approach, which has proven to be a smart strategy heading into round nine.

Round 9:

The fighters exchange jabs to start the round. Campbell Hatton finds the target during a fiery sequence of punches. Almost another accidental clash of heads. The referee doesn't seem happy about the flying heads.

Hatton pushes forward with a combination. Flint shuts down his movement with a combination of his own. Flint puts together three punches ending with a body shot. Flint teases Hatton by telling him to continue coming forward.

Flint lands a sharp jab. Flint throws a short uppercut on the inside that sends Hatton's head back. Hatton pushes forward with a left hook. Hatton is likely losing this fight, but he's proven once again to be a gritty fighter.

Round 10:

Campbell Hatton fires off several jabs. James Flint lands a straight body punch. The referee warns both fighters again about a clash of heads. Hattons sneak in a left hook. Flint punishes Hatton on the inside.

Hatton puts together a solid combination. Both fighters continue to battle with one minute left. The referee is separating their repetitive clinches almost immediately. Flint lands a big right hand. Hattons fires back with an overhand right.

This fight is going to the scorecards. Entertaining effort from both fighters.

Official Result: James Flint def. Campbell Hatton by unanimous decision (97-94, 96-94, and 96-95)