Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall nearly come to blows at weigh-in
Josh Taylor is ready to be cheered on by a passionate crowd on the OVO Hydro area this night, because the Scot defends his super-lightweight titles in opposition to England’s Jack Catterall.
Taylor, the primary ever Briton to attain undisputed champion standing within the weight class, can even put his undefeated document on the road right here, although Catterall can be unbeaten – with extra bouts to his identify than his opponent. Taylor (18-0, 13 knockouts) final fought in Could when he achieved a unanimous-decision win in opposition to Jose Carlos Ramirez to develop into undisputed title holder. In the meantime, Catterall (26-0, 13 KOs) has been holding out for this conflict with Taylor, biding his time since a factors victory over Abderrazak Houya in November 2020. Catterall was affected person within the hope that Taylor can be holding all of the belts by the point he was lastly paired in opposition to the Scot.
It proved a smart choice by the Lancashire fighter, who’s the underdog right here however added some intrigue to this night’s headline bout by placing his hand round Taylor’s neck at yesterday’s weigh-in, eliciting a livid response from the 31-year-old. Comply with reside updates and outcomes from Taylor vs Catterall and all of tonight’s fights, beneath.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
No hanging about – the following bout is already upon us!
Eire’s Paddy Donovan and the Czech Republic’s Miroslav Serban will go head-to-head in a welterweight contest.
Alex Pattle26 February 2022 20:01
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Ebonie Jones vs Effy Kathopouli ends as draw (57-57).
Properly… I’m unsure about that…
Alex Pattle26 February 2022 19:53
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Spherical 6
Ultimate spherical. Realizing she’s seemingly down on the decide’s scorecard, Kathopouli takes an aggressive strategy from the bell.
She connects with a proper hook to the top, although Jones responds with a slick left straight. Jones must be cautious to not get caught right here.
The pair clinch and look to get photographs off, however they’re struggling for accuracy. It’s Jones who has the better success, although.
An all-action finish to the struggle, and the ladies embrace!
Alex Pattle26 February 2022 19:52
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Spherical 6
Ultimate spherical. Realizing she’s seemingly down on the judges’ scorecards, Kathopouli takes an aggressive strategy from the bell.
She connects with a proper hook to the top, although Jones responds with a slick left straight. Jones must be cautious to not get caught right here.
The pair clinch and look to get photographs off, however they’re struggling for accuracy. It’s Jones who has the better success, although.
An all-action finish to the struggle, and the ladies embrace!
Alex Pattle26 February 2022 19:52
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Spherical 5
Jones slips a proper hand and lands a brief considered one of her personal.
Kathopouli comes again with laborious punches off either side however solely finds Jones’ guard.
The Scot appears a bit of determined now, lacking with growing frequency.
Jones with a proper straight and left hook to the top. Kathopouli lands a proper hook, however Jones returns fireplace with a proper overhand!
Alex Pattle26 February 2022 19:48
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Spherical 4
Quick begin from Jones. Kathopuli once more appears considerably annoyed and will get a bit of wild along with her photographs. She then seems to stagger barely after a counter punch from Jones.
Jones digs a proper hook into the physique, She’s managing to keep up some evasive head motion, though issues are getting a bit of messier.
Proper hooks to the physique and head from Kathopouli.
Clear left hook to the midriff by Jones late within the spherical. Two to go.
Alex Pattle26 February 2022 19:45
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Spherical 3
Jones frustrates Kathopuli by managing vary effectively once more, earlier than the ladies commerce hooks to the top in shut.
Jones catches Kathopuli on the tip of a agency jab.
We get a quick slugfest, however Jones manages to regain her composure, whereas Kathopouli continues to wing hooks.
Alex Pattle26 February 2022 19:43
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
A have a look at Docherty’s stoppage of Grant:
Alex Pattle26 February 2022 19:40
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Spherical 2
A stiff proper hand winds up prime for Kathopuli, however her head may be very a lot on the centre line, making it a simple goal for Jones.
Nonetheless, Kathopouli comes ahead and lands one other couple of rights – an overhand then a hook.
Between these photographs, Jones lands a left hook to the physique.
Alex Pattle26 February 2022 19:40
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Spherical 2
A stiff proper hand winds up prime for Kathopuli, however her head may be very a lot on the centre line, making it a simple goal for Jones.
Nonetheless, Kathopouli comes ahead and lands one other couple of rights – an overhand then a hook.
Between these photographs, Jones lands a left hook to the physique.
Alex Pattle26 February 2022 19:39
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