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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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  • Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 3)

    Both fighters are looking to go on the offensive more now.

    Taylor catches Catterall with some good punches, who seems to be on the back foot more than his opponent.

    You can see just how much both fighters want to win this bout.

  • Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 2)

    Taylor catches with a good jab to the eye which has caused some marking to Catterall.

    As both boxers come in on the attack they clash heads and we have a brief interval as they recover.

    Catterall is leaning in with his head all the time, trying to get under the punches of Taylor.

  • Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 1)

    Catterall has a very strong first round.

    With the home fans behind him, buoyed up by the defeat in the last fight, he seems well up for this one.

    He catches Taylor with some strong jabs to the face and looks to build on it.

  • Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

    This is the rematch we have all been waiting for.

    Jack Catterall is looking for vengence, Josh Taylor is looking to prove his superiority.

    It is an electric atmosphere in Leeds.

  • Main event looms in Leeds

    Sweet Caroline rings out across the arena.

    All of the fans join in with the song.

    The ring announcer is about to welcome the boxers to the ring.

  • Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

    The atmosphere in the arena in Leeds is starting to build now.

    We are waiting for the big fight now.

    Nobody can call which way this one will go.

  • Cheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 8)

    Towards the end of the round Clarke lands a big right which rocks Zorro.

    This time he follows up and lands another three punch combo and sends him to the canvas.

    Zorro is counted out and does not seem with it as Clarke wins the belt.

  • Cheavon Clarke wins by knockout

  • Cheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 7)

    This is a frustrating fight to watch if you are a Cheavon Clarke fan.

    You know he is capable of some explosive boxing but he is just being ground down by Zorro.

    If this is going to go the distance, Zorro may need a knockout punch to win this fight.

  • Cheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 6)

    The highlight of the round is the referee having to speak to both fighters for head collisions during clinches.

    Clarke promised so much in this fight and needs to start delivering.

    Zorro is not offering much in terms of attacking, dangerous boxing.

  • Cheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 5)

    Zorro seems to be wearing Clarke down with all this holding.

    Clarke likes an explosive attacking style but he just cannot get it going against Zorro.

    That said, Zorro is not landing enough punches to be winning rounds.

  • Cheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 4)

    Clarke lands a good punch to the head and it seems to rock Zorro a little.

    Cheavon Clarke is landing a lot more combos in this round.

    He needs to do this more as you can see these punches are troubling him.

  • Cheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 3)

    Zorro is spoiling the plan for this fight for Clarke.

    He is making him miss his shots and then countering as he pulls him in towards his body.

    Clarke is started to get frustrated by the way he is taking the fight.

  • Cheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 2)

    It seems to be a very tactical approach from Zorro.

    When Clarke comes in close, he is looking to hold him in the clinch.

    Clarke is dictating the pace in this fight so far.

  • Cheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 1)

    It is a cagey start by both fighters.

    Clarke looks to throw the bigger punches but Zorro's defence looks solid.

    Zorro is happy to get into the clinch and throw body punches.

  • Cheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro

    It is almost time for the co-main event.

    Cheavon Clarke is the favourite with the bookies for this one.

    Ellis Zorro won his last fight when it was stopped in the first round.

  • Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson (Round 9)

    Only a mere 32 seconds into the round, the referee steps in.

    Donovan was landing punch after punch with no reply from Ritson.

    Wise move from the official, Ritson was spent by this stage.

  • Paddy Donovan wins by TKO

  • Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson (Round 8)

    Ritson seems to be tiring somewhat now.

    It is allowing Donovan to land so mant punches without reply.

    Lewis Ritson seems spent now and is struggling to stay in this fight.

  • Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson (Round 7)

    Donovan is continuing with body shots.

    Ritson may well be edging the card up until the last couple of rounds.

    Paddy Donovan needs to assert some dominance now.

  • Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson (Round 6)

    Donovan ends up on the canvas after tripping over his own feet.

    He had backed himseld into the corner and was trying to get out.

    The Irishman came back strong after that incident.

  • Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson (Round 5)

    Neither fighter seems able to land those telling punches.

    They are both trading well but not able to really hurt their opponent.

    This seems another fight to go the distance.

  • Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson (Round 4)

    Ritson is the more experienced of the two fighters and he is looking to utilise that.

    He is used to long fights and seems to be keeping plenty in the tank for later.

    Donovan is not offering this potential knockout he has promised so far.

  • Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson (Round 3)

    Donovan is hitting Ritson with some big shots to the body.

    Ritson is still giving as good as he gets currently.

    It will be a case to see who tires the quickest in this fight.

  • Paddy Donovan vs Lewis Ritson (Round 2)

    Donovan is looking to box on the counter attack.

    When Ritson commits he looks to catch him with some hits over the top.

    Both boxers are landing the occasional headshot but are concentrating on the body shots.

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