Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall was a professional boxing match contested between undisputed light-welterweight champion, Josh Taylor, and the WBO's mandatory challenger, Jack Catterall. The event took place on 26 February 2022, at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow. Taylor's split decision victory was controversial, with the British Boxing Board of Control launching an investigation into the scoring in the aftermath of the fight. A rematch between Taylor and Catterall is scheduled to take place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on 18th May 2024.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Date26 February 2022
VenueOVO Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
Title(s) on the lineWBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring light-welterweight titles
Tale of the tape
Boxer Josh Taylor Jack Catterall
Nickname The Tartan Tornado El Gato (The Cat)
Hometown Prestonpans, Scotland Chorley, England
Pre-fight record 18–0 (13 KOs) 26–0 (13 KOs)
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight 140 lb (64 kg) 139 lb (63 kg)
Style Southpaw Orthodox
Recognition WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring light-welterweight champion
The Ring No. 5 ranked pound-for-pound fighter
Result
Taylor wins via Split Decision (112-113, 114-111, 113-112)
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