After defiantly refusing to rematch Jack Catterall on the night of his controversial victory over him, former undisputed super lightweight champion Josh Taylor will finally fight his nemesis this weekend in Leeds. Making the first defense of his light-welterweight title against Englishman Catterall in February 2022, Scotsman Taylor was awarded a controversial split decision despite being knocked down and outpunched. Since then, Josh Taylor lost his belt to Teofimo Lopez, while Jack Catterall scored two victories last year. The rematch would happen after Taylor underwent eye surgery, which led to the fight's postponement, which was earlier fixed for April 2024. Jack Catterall is the bookies favorite to win.
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BOXING: Light-Welterweight
Where to watch: ESPN+, DAZN
Venue: First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
Date: 26.05.2024 00:00
Josh Taylor
Following his controversial title defense against fellow Brit Jack Catterall, Josh Taylor lost for the first time in his pro career against former unified lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez in April 2023. Josh Taylor is a former undisputed light-welterweight king holding the IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO titles between 2019 and 2022. "The Tartan Tornado" claimed the undisputed status in a sensational performance against Jose Ramirez in 2021. The Southpaw scored two knockdowns on his way to a unanimous victory. The 33-year-old Taylor has talked about moving to 147 pounds but will stay 140 pounds to prosecute the rematch.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 140lbs (63kg)
- Reach: 69.5"
- Record: 19-1
I've wanted this fight since the moment the scorecards got read out in Glasgow. A few people say, 'Move on, Jack', and that's easy to say when you're not in my position. I get asked every day of my life multiple times a day, 'When are you fighting Taylor again?' This isn't about belts; this is personal to me, and I can't wait to get my hands on him. I don't like him, I don't respect him, and ... I'm going to end him.
Jack Catterall
The former British champion lost for the first time in his pro career with the controversial split decision setback against Josh Taylor. Jack Catterall lost the decision despite landing more punches than Taylor, including power punches. Since the setback, "El Gato" won two fights and unanimous decisions last year. The 30-year-old is the vacant WBA intercontinental light-welterweight champion.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 30
- Height: 5'7"
- Reach: 67"
- Weight: 140lbs (63kg)
- Record: 28-1
All he's done is stalled the beating he's going to get, and I promise you all I will rid this guy of boxing once and for all," Catterall said in a statement on Thursday.
Betting Odds
Josh Taylor is a 2.14 underdog on Betway with No to the fight going the distance at 2.41 odds. Jack Catterall to win by unanimous decision is 3.1 odds on 1XBET, and by decision is 2.5 odds. Either boxer by split decision is 6.00 odds on Bet365, and by unanimous decision, either is priced at 2.20. Read more here.
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