Josh Taylor will be making history this weekend in Glasgow, when he becomes the first time undisputed champion of the modern era to defend his titles in Scotland.
Originally scheduled for December, The Tartan Tornado will finally defend his undisputed super-lightweight crown when he takes on Chorley’s Jack Catterall. Here’s everything you need to know about a fascinating clash between Auld Enemies Scotland and England in the ring on Saturday night.
Where: OVO Hydro Arena, Glasgow
When: Saturday, February 26th. The event begins at 7pm with ring walks for Taylor vs Catterall due around 10:30pm.
How To Watch: Sky Sports Action
Tale of the Tape:
Taylor
Age: 31
Nickname: Tartan Tornado
Place Of Birth: Edinburgh
Record: 18-0 (13)
Reach: 69½’’
Height: 5’10’’
Stance: Southpaw
Last Fight:
Taylor put in a career best performance in Las Vegas last May to beat Jose Ramirez and add the WBC and WBO titles to his collection, becoming the first British boxer in the four-belt era to be recognised by each of the world governing bodies.
Catterall
Age: 28
Nickname: El Gato
Place Of Birth: Chorley
Record: 26-0 (13)
Reach: 67’’
Height: 5’7’’
Stance: Southpaw
Last Fight:
El Gato has spent a little more time out of the ring than his weekend opponent, having last fought in November 2020. CAtterall set up a showdown with Taylor by outpointing Abderrazak Houya on the Daniel Dubois vs Joe Joyce undercard in Westminster.
What They Say:
Taylor
"I've got a lot of respect for Jack, but he will come up short. He will taste his first defeat as a professional. He's a good fighter. He just isn't as good as I am.” [Sky Sports]
Catterall
"I beat Josh by listening to instructions, doing the stuff that we've worked on since the very start of my career. Using everything I've learned over the years, and executing it." [Sky Sports]
Undercard:
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Robeisy Ramirez vs Eric Donovan
Nick Campbell vs Jay McFarlane
Cori Gibbs vs Carlos Perez
Ebonie Jones vs TBC
Scott Forrest vs TBC
Kurt Walker vs TBC
Paddy Donovan vs TBC
Kieran Molloy vs TBC
Mark McKeown vs TBC
Craig McIntyre vs TBC
Betfred Odds:
Taylor: 1/14
Draw: 18/1
Catterall: 17/2
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