The rivalry between Scotland’s Josh Taylor and England’s Jack Catterall goes back to their close battle in 2022, where Taylor was controversially awarded a unanimous decision win. Despite retaining his title belts, Taylor’s reign as the divisional kingpin was short-lived as he was dominated by Teofimo Lopez in his next fight in 2023.
Now, at 33 years old, Taylor is determined to get his career back on track. The upcoming rematch with Catterall on April 27th presents an opportunity for Taylor to silence any doubts surrounding his victory in their first encounter.
Taylor expresses his anticipation for the rematch, stating, “I’m looking forward to getting this fight done. He couldn’t beat me the first time, and he certainly won’t beat me this time.” The long-awaited showdown between the two fighters has been two years in the making, with Taylor eager to settle the score.
Tensions escalated between Taylor and Catterall during the press conference for their rematch, with Taylor calling out Catterall’s behavior: “That’s three times he’s tried to put his hands on me, he’s meant to be a professional athlete. Keep your hands to yourself, you little rat.” The animosity between the two only adds to the anticipation surrounding their upcoming bout.
Taylor acknowledges the high stakes of the rematch, referring to it as a “crossroads fight” for both him and Catterall. He is confident in his ability to emerge victorious once again, claiming, “When I beat him this time again, he’s got nowhere to go.” The pressure is on for both fighters to deliver a definitive outcome in their long-standing rivalry.
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