Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2 LIVE RESULTS: Bob Arum ring rant at scorecards as El Gato seals bloody revenge – updates
JOSH TAYLOR and Jack Catterall fought a 12-round WAR in Leeds as their grudge match came to a brutal head.
The two rivals - who had waited two years for this rematch - engaged in a thrilling, brilliant battle that swung both ways and had multiple swing rounds.
But it was Catterall who got the decision, 117-111, 117-111 and 116-113, to avenge his controversial defeat in the first fight.
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Could it be a trilogy?
While Jack Catterall could not be drawn on the subject, Josh Taylor looks keen for a third bout.
Catterall won the fight but still has no belts to show for it, a third fight may have those belts on the line.
One of the big talking points will be the questionable scoring of the cards by the judges once again, they got the right result but the scores were way out.
What is Jack Catterall's net worth?
Jack Catterall's net worth is set to be around £5.5 million.
He has earned his fortune through his boxing fights.
In addition, he also makes money with his endorsements with brands such as Adidas and Reebok.
Jack Catteralk dreaming of a world title
Following last night's hard-won victory, Jack Catterall is dreaming of a world title.
"A world title has always been the dream," he said.
"We didn't get the undisputed and that’s fine
" That chapter has been written. I'm in a great position."
Inside Jack Catterall's titles
As of May 2024, Catterall is on rank 17 in the super light division worldwide.
His current titles are:
- Central Area light-welterweight title
- WBO European light-welterweight title
- WBO Inter-Continental light-welterweight title
- British light-welterweight title
- WBA Intern-Continental light-welterweight title
Tony Bellew brands scorecard a 'disgrace'
Boxing legend Tony Bellew slammed the scoring from last night's fight.
He said: “The judges are gonna cloud Catterall’s moment. I had it a really close fight.
"That 117-111 twice is a disgrace.
"Two wrongs don’t make a right. Just because wrong was done to Catterall two years ago, doesn’t make it right to do that to Taylor tonight.”
Jack Catterall: Victory 'bittersweet'
Jack Catterall explained his mixed feelings following his victory last night.
He told DAZN: "It's bittersweet tonight. No world titles but I won the fight, we can close that chapter with Josh Taylor.
"I believe I won the fight, I took more risks. Josh is an elite operator but I went through the gears, and even the rounds I was more reserved I was landing clean.
"It was a fight of two halves. I had a few little niggles in there but I won the night. A lot of respect to Josh he had his extra weeks and we wanted him at his best. We've shared 24 rounds together."
Credit: PA Wire Josh Taylor on last night's fight
Josh Taylor told DAZN: "I thought it was a great fight, fair play to Jack he boxed a better fight tonight but I thought I just nicked it.
"Given the controversy in the first fight that's probably what played into the judges' minds. But let's do a third one.
"If he wants to go on and challenge for bigger fights he deserves it, but I think that's one apiece. Let's do a trilogy."
Jack Catterall gives coach 'heart palpitations'
Last night's fight was not easy viewing for Jack Catterall's coach Sam Jones.
He told DAZN: "I had heart palpitations - that was not good for your health but it was a great fight.
"Josh put on a fantastic show, he was hurt a few times in there. But Jack Catterall was the clear winner in there."
In pictures: Josh Taylor takes on Jake Catterall in incredible bout
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Jack celebrates victory with partner
After the pain and suffering from the previous defeat, Jack Catterall put his demons to bed this evening.
With it taking almost two years to get this fight happening, Catterall will enjoy this victory for some time.
He will wind down with his partner now as he decides what route to take with his career now.
Credit: Reuters Taylor felt he did enough to win
Josh Taylor was expecting to hear a judges' decision that awarded him victory this evening.
It was a real fight of two halves this evening as Jack Catterall seemed to dominate the first six rounds but then Josh Taylor came back into it.
Despite this, two of the judges scored the fight 117-111 which all of the pundits agreed was ridiculous.
Credit: Reuters Hearn sees big future for Catterall
After his performance against Josh Taylor this evening, Eddie Hearn thinks there are some big fights ahead for his man.
Whether it is a rematch against Josh Taylor or not, he feels Jack Catterall should be challenging for belts.
With his backing, who would bet against such a thing happening.
Credit: Reuters Arum has his say in the ring
Boxing promotor Bob Arum got into the ring after the fight.
He decided to have his say on events as the 92-year-old proclaimed that the judges' scoring was a travesty.
Arum also went on to say that he would never bring an American boxer to this country to fight under the control of the British Board of Boxing.
Taylor talks of fight trilogy
While Jack Catterall could not be drawn on the subject, Josh Taylor spoke highly of his opponent and said he would be up for a third fight.
Catterall won the fight but still has no belts to show for it, a third fight may have those belts on the line.
One of the big talking points will be the questionable scoring of the cards by the judges once again, they got the right result but the scores were way out.
Catterall sets the record books straight
After his defeat in their first encounter, Jack Catterall got the victory he craved in Leeds this evening.
Two of the judges had a big gap between the two fighters, which seemed way off after this close bout.
Catterall will feel justice has been served but it has left a sour taste in the mouth of Taylor.
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Jack Catterall wins by unanimous decision
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 12)
Both fighters give it their all in the final round.
Catterall's counter-punching has been brilliant in this entire bout.
Taylor just kept on coming back and landed some great body shots and jabs.
As the final bell rings, both boxers raise their fist to celebrate the win.
Credit: PA Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 11)
What a round for Jack Catterall.
Josh Taylor walks onto to some big left hooks by Catterall which do seem to hurt him.
Both fighters end up on the canvas but nothing due to a knockdown.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 10)
Taylor needs to do a lot in these last three rounds if he wants to win.
Otherwise, Catterall can see this fight out, having won more of the earlier rounds.
Taylor really goes for it towards the end of the round and the bell saves Catterall once again.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 9)
This is turning into a gruelling battle.
Just at is seems Catterall is tiring he lands a great combination to rock Taylor but the Scot comes straight back with punches himself.
It is a tough round to call, both fighters landed telling punches there.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 8)
Taylor continues to flourish and seems to have a second wind now.
On numerous occasions both fighters catch each other with big punches at the same time.
Catterall is trying to land that big left but Taylor is landing more punches.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 7)
Taylor has a great comeback in the seventh round.
It seems as if Catterall is tiring and Taylor looks to take advantage.
No doubt the Scot took that round, he dominated from start to finish.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 6)
Taylor is boxing too tall, he needs to get down to keep him away from the jabs and left hand shots from Catterall.
The Scot needs to start taking the fight to Catterall once again.
As it stands, the man from Leeds looks in control of this fight.
Credit: PA Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 5)
Catterall is getting so much joy out of his jab and then following it up with combos.
At one stage, Taylor looked to be struggling but he fought back well and took the fight to Catterall once again.
Right at the end of the round, Catterall catches Taylor with a few big punches and has him on the ropes but the bell saves him.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 4)
Big round for Jack Catterall.
When Josh Taylor stands tall, it opens him up to the attack.
Catterall has landed some big left hands and most definitely won that round on the card.
