Jack Catterall will snub world title shot for revenge vs ‘s***home’ Josh Taylor

On Oct 22, 2023

Jack Catterall will snub a world title shot towards Regis Prograis or Devin Haney to get a crack at revenge towards rival Josh Taylor.

The Chorley light-welterweight cruised to a factors win over veteran three-weight world champion Jorge Linares on Saturday in Liverpool. Promoter Eddie Hearn needs to supply Catterall the winner of the WBC title conflict between Prograis and Haney which takes place in December.

But Catterall is extra concerned with title-free Taylor due to their historical past. The pair confronted off in February 2022 for the undisputed light-welterweight crown and Taylor retained all 4 belts on a controversial choice which triggered an enormous drama.

Catterall referred to as for an instantaneous rematch however accidents put paid to it and Taylor went on to combat Teofimo Lopez. The Scot misplaced the WBO title towards the American after being stripped of his different three belts over inactivity.

Yet Catterall nonetheless fancies revenge towards his bitter rival. “It’s personal now,” he stated. “He’s said a few things about me which has made this a lot more personal. He’s a s***house and I want to fight him next.”

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Catterall needs to tackle Taylor once more
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Taylor spent Saturday night time criticising Catterall for going the space with Linares who, at 38, has misplaced his final 4 fights now and is ready for retirement. Catterall’s promoter Eddie Hearn stated: “The Prograis and Haney winner is a great fight.

“But I know the British public will go mad for the Taylor rematch. We will certainly have a look to see if we can do it.” In London, Isaac Chamberlain outpointed rival Mikael Lawal to win the British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles.