JOSH TAYLOR and JACK CATTERALL remained composed and collected during today’s final press conference leading up to their rematch on Saturday at the First Direct Arena in Leeds. The highly anticipated rematch, two years in the making, is just around the corner. Despite the absence of verbal outbursts or physical altercations, there was a palpable … Read more
By Oscar Pick ACCORDING to a British boxing medical advisor, Josh Taylor has had sufficient time to recover from his eye injury ahead of an eagerly anticipated rematch against Jack Catterall. This Saturday, the pair will finally lock horns at the First Direct Arena, Leeds, following their controversial encounter back in 2022. The long-awaited rematch … Read more
JOSH TAYLOR is backing Devin Haney to retain the WBC super-lightweight title on Saturday night (April 20) against Ryan Garcia but is refusing to entertain any thought of a possible fight against the American in the future. There is good reason for that, however. Having become undisputed super-lightweight champion after beating Jose Carlos Ramirez in … Read more
According to ESPN, the rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall, which was originally scheduled for April 27 in Leeds, has unfortunately been postponed. The reason for the postponement is an injury suffered by Taylor, although no further details have been provided. Two separate sources have confirmed the postponement to BN. This is not the … Read more
By Matt Christie THE early headlines surrounding the eagerly awaited Josh Taylor-Jack Catterall rematch will be based solely upon what we see and hear. The threats dripping in machismo, the poking and strangling, the perceived injustice of the first fight and the promises of out and out war in the next. For now, it’s all … Read more
Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall met face-to-face once again in Edinburgh on Monday (February 19) to announce their April 27 super-lightweight rematch, which will be shown live on ESPN+ in America. Today (February 20), the fighters are due to be in Manchester for the second and final press conference ahead of their respective training camps. … Read more
There is always a backhanded compliment when a boxer is praised for being “exciting” and “fan-friendly.” This usually means that the boxer is vulnerable and easy to hit, often involved in competitive fights that they don’t always win. However, it is also not beneficial for a boxer to win fights convincingly, as this can make … Read more
THE now-retired Jorge Linares heaped praise on Jack Catterall after losing to the Chorley southpaw in Liverpool last night. Linares, 38, told Boxing News his 56th fight was to be his last. The Venezuelan lost for the fourth time in a row, which means his final victory is now recorded as a fourth-round knockout of … Read more
JACK CATTERALL remains determined to settle a score with Josh Taylor, but he also prioritizes his dream of becoming a world champion. The business at 140lbs will pick up with Regis Prograis defending his WBC super-lightweight title against Devin Haney in San Francisco on December 9. Meanwhile, Teofimo Lopez, the WBO champion, has yet to … Read more
In what was arguably the most stylish and visually pleasing main event of the year in a British ring, super-lightweight Jack Catterall defeated Jorge Linares tonight in Liverpool by a unanimous decision. The scores were 117-111 and 116-112 (twice). Their performance was impressive and calculated, showcasing technical skill and precision. Every move, feint, and probe … Read more
