Josh Taylor

Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall

OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland – 26 February 2022

Following the Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall fight on Saturday, MTK Global is saddened and deeply concerned to learn of insults, personal attacks and even death threats targeting the fighters, their partners and their families. This has to stop immediately.

Boxing has always been a sport that unites communities and supports one another and regardless of Saturday night’s outcome, both Josh and Jack respect each other as men, as athletes and as fans of the sport they have dedicated their lives to. Not only have they endured sacrifice and gruelling training camps away from their families and partners in the lead up to this bout, but their families have sacrificed for the sport too and we ask the public, and the boxing community to respect that and offer their support instead of fuelling an already extremely emotional situation.

We ask you to remember that, no matter what the fighters, their teams, their peers, or fight fans believe the result should have been, the decision was not in their hands, but lay in the hands of judging officials and it is our understanding the British Boxing Board of Control are now conducting their own investigation, which we fully encourage.

We have always been honoured to work with both Josh and Jack and are immensely proud of all that they have achieved over the years, both entering the ring as undefeated fighters and showing the world what home grown talent Scotland and England have to offer, and the fans who flocked in their droves to witness the very first UK unification fight in the history of boxing.

MTK Global has always been a family and we ask you to support our family and their families as they look forward to what we know is going to be an incredible rematch in the very near future.

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Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall

OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland – 26 February 2022

Josh Taylor has released a statement following his undisputed super-lightweight title fight with Jack Catterall on Saturday.

The two men went head to head at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, with Taylor defending his WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF and Ring Magazine belts.

The judges scored it 114-111 Taylor, 113-112 Taylor, and 113-112 Catterall, with Taylor retaining his belts by split decision. It was a controversial result after an extremely close fight, and Taylor has now shared his thoughts on the outcome.

Taylor said: “I have taken a few days for some well-earned time with my family after not seeing them for a few months. I’ve had a chance to watch the fight back. First and foremost, I want to congratulate Jack Catterall on a great fight. He rose to the occasion and fought a valiant fight. However, I believe I won a very close fight.

“Many fans believe Jack deserved the decision, and that’s fine. We both went in there and fought our guts out for 12 rounds, but the personal attacks on myself and especially my family are disgusting and uncalled for.

“My days at 140 are numbered. My future is at welterweight. Jack Catterall deserves another title shot, and as soon as possible. I’ve never ducked a challenge in my career, and I’d be happy to fight Jack again, but it would have to be at welterweight. Jack is a great sportsman, a hell of a fighter, and deserves every bit of the admiration he’s been receiving.

“I want to thank my family, my team, the fans who packed out the OVO Hydro, and everyone who watched on Sky Sports, ESPN+, and around the world.

“Fighting as the undisputed champion on Scottish soil was a dream come true, but I’m only getting started. I’ll be back and better than ever, this time ready to conquer the welterweight division.”

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Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall

SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland – 26 February 2022

Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall certainly pulled no punched as they spoke in front of the media head of this weekend’s undisputed title showdown.

Unbeaten fighters collide as Taylor (18-0, 13 KOs) defends his WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF super-lightweight titles against Catterall (26-0, 13 KOs) at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow on Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

The final press conference took place on Thursday, and both Taylor and Catterall let each other know what they can expect to see on fight night.

Taylor said: “I’m delighted to be back home. The last two years has been frustrating for everybody. I boxed twice, once behind closed doors and once in Vegas with a limited crowd. I’m coming back home and seeing the fans again at a sold out arena, so I can’t wait for Saturday.

“I’ve had a long journey of success here and it’s going to continue on Saturday. Jack is trying to take away what I’ve worked hard to get. I did it the hard way, and now he’s got a shot at the jackpot in one night, so I’ll put him in his place.

“I’m not thinking about anybody else other than Jack, but he’s in for a long, painful beatdown on Saturday. It’s about levels and we’ll see that.

“I definitely feel Jack is going to walk onto some big shots, and I think I can get the knockout. I don’t see a way that he can beat me in this fight. I don’t know how he’ll do it, but I’m prepared for whatever he brings.”

Catterall said: “It’s a challenge that I’m relishing. I feel the fight week buzz now. I got a good reception at the public workout and I’m excited to get stuck in on Saturday.

“It’s been a long journey to get to this point. I’ve been mandatory for two years with a lot of roadblocks in the way, but I can put that behind me now. We’re two days away from the fight and I’m excited to get in there.

“I congratulated Josh when he became undisputed last year, and I wanted him to win the fight. I’m not coming here to make up the numbers, I’ve been in the gym working continuously for this opportunity.

“The respect is there, but me and Josh both know when the bell goes on Saturday that we’re going to punch each other’s heads in.”

Two MTK Global fighters are also in action on the undercard, as Mark McKeown takes on Laszlo Szoke, and Bilal Fawaz meets Malam Varela. McKeown was present at the undercard press conference, and he is excited to compete on a big stage.

McKeown said: “It’s great to have a fight up in Glasgow. I don’t need to tell people what the atmosphere is like up here, it will be electric.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity and I will grab it with both hands and showcase my talent. At the start of my career I would always go to the big Ricky Burns fights throughout his career up here in Glasgow, now it’s great to be here on these big shows myself.”

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Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall

SSE Hydro in Glasgow – 26 February 2022

Josh Taylor & Jack Catterall fight in historic showdown Saturday from a sold-out OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland, LIVE on ESPN+ at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT

After Josh Taylor won the undisputed junior welterweight title last May, he wanted to defend all four belts, and do it in front of the Scottish faithful.

(Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images)

He will get that homecoming opportunity Saturday against WBO No.1 contender Jack Catterall at a sold-out OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland (ESPN+, 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT).

Fight week festivities kicked off Wednesday in Glasgow, as Taylor, Catterall, and many of the undercard fighters participated in the open workout at St. Enoch Centre.

This is what the main event fighters had to say three days before fight night.

Josh Taylor

“I’m sharp, I’m fast, I’m quick. I can’t wait to get in there and dismantle him in every single department of the game. I can’t wait to get in there and put on a real top performance Saturday.

A real homecoming, first time I’ve been here in a couple of years now. I’m back home. The fans have been starving for a big night for a couple of years, and I’m determined to put on a good show, keep the belts here, and keep bringing big boxing back to Scotland.”

“Glasgow, the people of Glasgow, the people of Scotland, it’s been my home since the Commonwealth Games. I get a great reception every time I’m here. The belts are staying here. There’s no defeating me at the Hydro on Saturday.”

Jack Catterall

“I’d be disappointed if I didn’t get booed on Saturday. If Josh were coming to Chorley, he’d certainly be getting booed, so I expect the same thing coming up here. You know what, I’m all for it. This is his town. This is his people. Support your man. I’m coming up here as the enemy. It is what it is.”

“I’m preparing for a hard fight, a long fight, a tough fight. I can’t go into detail on the specifics of what we’re planning on doing in the fight, but I’ve certainly prepared for anything and everything.”

“I’ve got to go above and beyond for this fight. Everything I’ve done in all my previous fights mean nothing. I’ve got to go and put on a career-best performance to beat Josh on Saturday. Josh is at the top of his game — he’s got all the belts — so I’ve got to fight with everything on Saturday. Believe me when I say I’m prepared to go to the darkest places possible to come home with that victory.

SATURDAY, Feb. 26
LIVE & Exclusively on ESPN+ (United States)
2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT

Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall, 12 rounds, Taylor’s Undisputed Junior Welterweight Championship
Robeisy Ramirez vs. Eric Donovan, 10 rounds, featherweight
Nick Campbell vs. Jay McFarlane, 10 rounds, Vacant Scottish Heavyweight Title
Ebonie Jones vs. Effy Kathopouli, 6 rounds, junior featherweight
John Docherty vs. Mike McGoldrick, 8 rounds, super middleweight
LIVE on Top Rank’s YouTube Channel (United States)
12:30 p.m ET/9:30 a.m. PT

Kieran Molloy vs.Damian Esquisabel, 4 rounds, junior middleweight
Paddy Donovan vs. Miroslav Serban, 6 rounds, welterweight
Kurt Walker vs. Jaroslav Hriadel, 4 rounds, featherweight

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Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall

SSE Hydro in Glasgow – 26 February 2022

A huge crowd gathered in the St Enoch shopping mall in Glasgow, Scotland today to witness Caledonian hero Josh ‘The Tartan Tornado’ Taylor and rival Jack ‘El Gato’ Catterall undertake public training sessions ahead of their showdown at the OVO Hydro Arena Glasgow this coming Saturday, live on Sky Sports in the UK and ESPN+ in the USA.

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Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall

SSE Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland – 26 February 2022

Josh Taylor will defend his undisputed Lightweight Championship belts, his WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF belts against Jack Catterall this Saturday at the SSE Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland.

Taylor will be making his first defense of his titles on home soil, in a venue that will be packed with fans cheering on “The Tartan Tornado”.

In May of last year, Taylor traveled to the United States to face the then undefeated Jose Carlos Ramirez for the four most important titles of boxing’s governing bodies. Taylor won by unanimous decision and became the top fighter in the division, as well as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters.

The 31-year-old Scot will make his third defense of the WBA belt, which he won in October 2019 by defeating Regis Prograis.

On the other side is Catterall, a 28-year-old Brit who is undefeated and earned the right to fight for the championship. He is a southpaw like the champion, which can be an important characteristic for the strategy of the fight.

This week there will be different promotional activities and on Friday will be the official weigh-in. Taylor has 18 wins and 13 knockouts, while Catterall has 26 wins and 13 knockouts.

If successful, Taylor, plans to move up to 147 pounds, after demonstrating his greatness in the super lightweight division, thanks to memorable victories over Regis Prograis, Viktor Postol and José Ramírez.

There are several attractive opponents that await for him at 147 pounds. Terence Crawford, Yordenis Ugas and Errol Spence are the current dominant fighters at welterweight and Taylor has the desire to prove himself there in the near future.

“I’d like to go up to 147 and become a two-weight world champion,” Taylor said in an interview with The Ring “Chase some of these big, massive fights, that’s what I want to do.”

Hopefully I will become a undisputed welterweight world champion in the near future. This is one of my goals for 2022. It is definitely something very possible”.

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Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall

OVO Hydro, Glasgow – 26 February 2022

Things ended on a heated note in London today as the UK press tour for February’s showdown between undisputed super-lightweight champion Josh Taylor (18-0, 13 KO’s) and challenger Jack Catterall  (26-0, 13 KO’s) concluded in the nation’s capital.

Taylor, generally not given to outbursts, was provoked when Catterall told press conference host Adam Smith, Sky Sports Head of Boxing Development, that he saw “several ways” to beat Taylor in Glasgow in February.

“How? In what way? How are you going to do it?” snapped Taylor.

“There’s several ways,” replied Catterall.

“Go on, how? Tell me one,” said Taylor, fixing Catterall with a stare.

“By turning up and being Jack Catterall. I’ll get in there and punch your head in!” said the challenger.

“You’ll punch my head in? Easy as that!?” scoffed Taylor.

“Well it won’t be easy, but I’m going to,” shrugged Catterall.

Taylor shook his head and laughed. “Go back to bed.”

The two fighters have long been on friendly terms and Catterall actually traveled out to Las Vegas to support Taylor in his title unification fight against Jose Ramirez earlier this year.  But all cordial relations are being put aside while the two are on collision course for their collision on Saturday, February 26 at the OVO Hydro Arena, Glasgow.

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JOSH TAYLOR QUOTES


On facing a fighter he’s on friendly terms with:
It’s easy for me to flick that switch. If you said go and fight him right now, I’d do it. Easy as pie for me to switch the mentality into fight mode. 

I have a lot of time for Jack, he’s a good person and a good fighter, but it’s time to put the friendship and the respect aside until after the fight. May the best man win. I just believe on the night he’s not getting anywhere near me. “

On the possibility of stopping the undefeated Catterall:
I definitely believe I can get Jack out of there, 100%, especially if I hit him clean. I see a lot of holes in his game and his defence. If the opportunity is there I will be taking it – you don’t get paid overtime in this game. If the opportunity is there, he will be hitting the canvas. I can’t see any ways he can win this fight.

On the possibility of Catterall taking the belts:
I am laser-focused on this fight and he’s not getting anywhere near these belts. He can have a hold of them today if he likes, but that’s as close he’s getting.

JACK CATTERALL QUOTES

On how he will win:
There’s several ways I can win this fight. [I’ll win] by turning up and being Jack Catterall. I’ll get in there and punch [his] head in.

On what the fight means to him:
It’s going to mean everything to me. Not just this 12-week fight camp but the last couple of years of training and discipline, it’s all going to come together to cause an upset. I am convinced I will win.

On facing a fighter he’s on friendly terms with:
Respect is there as Josh said but as fighters we have to switch that on. It’s a business and we’re here to bring the heat in January.

(FULL LONDON PRESS CONFERENCE & BRIEF JACK CATERRALL INTERVIEW)

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Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall

SSE Hydro in Glasgow – 26 February 2022

The highly-anticipated clash between undisputed super-lightweight champion Taylor and mandatory challenger Catterall will take place Saturday, February 26 at the OVO Hydro Arena, Glasgow.

Taylor – who holds the WBA, IBF, WBC and WBO world titles – is one of only five boxers in history have ever managed to achieve undisputed world champion status in the “four-belt” era – the other four being all-time greats Bernard Hopkins, Jermaine Taylor, Terence Crawford and Oleksandr Usyk.

Taylor is the first British fighter ever to do so, which makes his meeting with mandatory challenger Catterall in February a landmark moment in British and Scottish sporting history and a deeply significant occasion for proud Scotsman Taylor.

JOSH TAYLOR
“Since I was 15 years old I dreamed of being a world champion. I’ve surpassed those dreams by becoming the UK’s first undisputed champion and the full belt holder. So it’s a massive, massive moment for me to defend these belts in Scotland against Jack Catterall.

“I’m excited to be back in Scotland. It’s the first time I’ve boxed at home in just over two years and Glasgow Hydro Arena is a cauldron, the fans make a hell of an atmosphere so I’m really looking forward to that.

“Jack Catterall is a very good fighter. He’s 26-0, he’s been knocking on the door for world titles for a couple of years now. He stepped aside to let me fight Ramirez but it wasn’t from the goodness of his heart – there was method in the madness. By stepping aside, he’s able to now get a crack at all the titles. I’ve worked my backside off to achieve these goals, beat champion after champion. This guy is getting a shot at the lottery here. It’s my job to make sure that he doesn’t get anywhere these belts – and he won’t.”

BEN DAVIDSON (Trainer, Taylor)
“Preparation preparation is key and I believe that if Josh prepares 100% and gets in the ring 100% on the night then this is a potential showcase for him, which is exactly what he’s looking for in his homecoming.

“But like any achievement you have to work for it, you have to earn it and give 100% focus and give Jack the respect he deserves. If Josh gets it right on the night it’s a potential showcase performance that propels his profile to the level it deserves to be.”

JACK CATTERALL
“To win this fight will mean the world to me and to come to Scotland and do it in front of Josh’s own fans I think adds energy to the fight, so I’m just excited to get up there and take all these belts back down to England. Josh has seen all the styles there is, but he’s never fought Jack Catterall. I believe on my day I can beat Josh.”

NIGEL TRAVIS (Trainer, Catterall) 
“Jack’s very special. We know that the battle ahead is going to be tough but I feel that Jack has the style to undo Josh Taylor. Obviously he’s got a fantastic achievement [in becoming unified champion]. It’s our job to undo that and we believe we can do it. I don’t think we’ve seen the best of Jack Catterall yet.”

(Photos Crédit: Boxxer / Robert Perry)

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Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall 

The SSE Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland 18/12/21

Josh Taylor has already started his training camp and will be one of the attractions of the boxing world in December when he steps into the ring to face Jack Catterall in defense of his World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Lightweight Super Championship and the WBC, IBF and WBO belts.

The undisputed 140 lbs. champion and his English challenger will fight on the 18th of the last month of the year at The SSE Hydro, in Glasgow, Scotland, the monarch’s home.

Taylor comes from a blow of authority in the division last May 22 when he traveled to the United States and clearly defeated Jose Carlos Ramirez to take the four crowns in a unification bout. Since then his career has taken another status and he is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters today.

“The Tartan Tornado” is 30 years old and seems to be in the best moment of his career. He has shown videos and photos of the initial stage of his preparation on his social media and claims to be ready for this new challenge.

Catterall is not a well-known man on a global level but he has earned his chance thanks to the great career he has had. He is 28 years old and is the WBO mandatory challenger, he is undefeated and comes with a lot of ambition to this fight.

Taylor has a record of 18 wins, no losses and 13 knockouts, while Catterall has won 26 fights, 13 of them by knockout.

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