Boxing Rivals Taylor and Catterall Reignite Trilogy Talks After Close Decision in Leeds
In a highly anticipated rematch, Jack Catterall emerged victorious over Josh Taylor via unanimous decision at Leeds’ First Direct Arena. The fight saw Catterall earn scores of 117-111, 117-111, and 116-113, avenging his controversial split-decision loss to Taylor in their previous bout in February 2022.
Despite the loss, the 33-year-old Taylor expressed interest in a third fight, stating, “I thought I just nicked the fight, to be fair. I thought I just nicked it. It was a close fight, but the controversy in the first fight played into the judges’ hands.”
Catterall’s promoter, Bob Arum, also voiced his disapproval of the judges’ scores, suggesting that the close nature of the bout warrants a rubber match between the long-time rivals. “It’s one apiece, so let’s do it. Let’s do a trilogy,” said Taylor.
Both fighters acknowledged the mutual respect they hold for one another, with Taylor emphasizing, “There always was [respect]. It’s the respect of the fighters. That’s a winning nature, and a competitive nature, and a will to win. There’s always respect. Even with people you dislike, there’s always respect.”
The potential third installment of the Taylor-Catterall saga is sure to generate significant interest among boxing enthusiasts, as the two continue to captivate audiences with their thrilling displays of skill and determination in the ring.
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