Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall LIVE: Fight stream, latest updates and result tonight
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Josh Taylor is set to be cheered on by a passionate crowd at the OVO Hydro arena this evening, as the Scot defends his super-lightweight titles against England’s Jack Catterall.
Taylor, the first ever Briton to achieve undisputed champion status in the weight class, will also put his undefeated record on the line here, though Catterall is also unbeaten – with more bouts to his name than his opponent. Taylor (18-0, 13 knockouts) last fought in May when he achieved a unanimous-decision win against Jose Carlos Ramirez to become undisputed title holder. Meanwhile, Catterall (26-0, 13 KOs) has been holding out for this clash with Taylor, biding his time since a points victory over Abderrazak Houya in November 2020. Catterall was patient in the hope that Taylor would be holding all the belts by the time he was finally paired against the Scot.
It proved a wise decision by the Lancashire fighter, who is the underdog here but added some intrigue to this evening’s headline bout by putting his hand around Taylor’s neck at yesterday’s weigh-in, eliciting a furious response from the 31-year-old. Follow live updates and results from Taylor vs Catterall and all of tonight’s fights, below.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Ramirez vs Donovan – Round 1
A bit of a feeling-out process to start this one.
Donovan with a one-two to the body as the first meaningful punches of the fight land.
He lands a left hook to the body but is dropped with a left hook!
He seems cognisant and is back to his feet quickly, before throwing a right hook and a jab.
Fellow southpaw Ramirez is applying pressure now, though, and Donovan winces as he feels a left hook drill into his liver.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Next up is Cuba’s Robeisy Ramirez vs Ireland’s Eric Donovan in a featherweight showdown.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Next up is Cuba’s Robeisy Ramirez vs Ireland’s Eric Donovan in a featherweight showdown.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Nick Campbell def. Jay McFarlane via seventh-round TKO (2:18) to win vacant Scottish Heavyweight Championship.
That was the first Scottish Heavyweight title fight in 71 years!
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 7
Finally McFarlane goes down after a right hand! But he’s soon back on his feet!
He’s getting pummelled now, though, and is at risk of seeing the referee step in...
He’s teetering... Somehow he has the wherewithal to throw – and land – an overhand right. Remarkable.
Campbell lands a jab and McFarlane’s eyes almost roll back in his head! The referee waves it off!!!
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 7
Finally McFarlane goes down after a right hand! But he’s soon back on his feet!
He’s getting pummelled now, though, and is at risk of seeing the referee step in...
He’s teetering... Somehow he has the wherewithal to throw – and land – an overhand right. Remarkable.
Campbell lands a jab and McFarlane’s eyes almost roll back in his head! The referee waves it off!!!
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 6
McFarlane is sporting purple rings of bruising around his eyes and his face is bloodied and swollen.
Campbell fires off a combination with his opponent against the ropes, but McFarlane comes back like a zombie.
He might be stopped on his feet soon, though! His hands are low as Campbell lands a number of harsh right hands!
McFarlane lands one of his own in return, but the referee is hovering nearby, contemplating stopping the fight...
Again McFarlane comes back, however, as the crowd roars! He sinks left hooks into the body of Campbell and the Hydro crowd is as loud as it’s been all night!
McFarlane remarkably ends the round on top!
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 6
McFarlane is sporting purple rings of bruising around his eyes and his face is bloodied and swollen.
Campbell fires off a combination with his opponent against the ropes, but McFarlane comes back like a zombie.
He might be stopped on his feet soon, though! His hands are low as Campbell lands a number of harsh right hands!
McFarlane lands one of his own in return, but the referee is hovering nearby, contemplating stopping the fight...
Again McFarlane comes back, however, as the crowd roars! He sinks left hooks into the body of Campbell and the Hydro crowd is as loud as it’s been all night!
McFarlane remarkably ends the round on top!
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 5
McFarlane leans heavy on Campbell in the clinch, before flicking out jabs after the Scots separate.
The Hydro crowd seems to be behind the green-haired McFarlane here. He lands a lead uppercut while leaving his right hand low.
He nods in acknowledgement of a series of powerful right straights from Campbell late in the round, however!
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