Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall LIVE: Fight stream, latest updates and result tonight
Follow round-by-round updates from the main event and undercard, plus all fight results
Josh Taylor is set to be cheered on by a passionate crowd at the OVO Hydro arena this evening, as the Scot defends his super-lightweight titles against England’s Jack Catterall.
Taylor, the first ever Briton to achieve undisputed champion status in the weight class, will also put his undefeated record on the line here, though Catterall is also unbeaten – with more bouts to his name than his opponent. Taylor (18-0, 13 knockouts) last fought in May when he achieved a unanimous-decision win against Jose Carlos Ramirez to become undisputed title holder. Meanwhile, Catterall (26-0, 13 KOs) has been holding out for this clash with Taylor, biding his time since a points victory over Abderrazak Houya in November 2020. Catterall was patient in the hope that Taylor would be holding all the belts by the time he was finally paired against the Scot.
It proved a wise decision by the Lancashire fighter, who is the underdog here but added some intrigue to this evening’s headline bout by putting his hand around Taylor’s neck at yesterday’s weigh-in, eliciting a furious response from the 31-year-old. Follow live updates and results from Taylor vs Catterall and all of tonight’s fights, below.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Donovan vs Serban – Round 5
Serban presses forward but is caught with a left uppercut.
The Czech is marching forward with his guard up, leaning from side to side, but Donovan seems unfazed.
The Irishman finds homes for a couple off uppercuts and right hooks, and Serban is just starting to look a little less stable on his feet now...
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Donovan vs Serban – Round 5
Serban presses forward but is caught with a left uppercut.
The Czech is marching forward with his guard up, leaning from side to side, but Donovan seems unfazed.
The Irishman finds homes for a couple off uppercuts and right hooks, and Serban is just starting to look a little less stable on his feet now...
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Donovan vs Serban – Round 4
Still a very busy jab from Donovan, who is exhibiting a good gas tank here.
The southpaw keeps up the pressure, forcing Serban to throw with increasing recklessness just to try to get the Irishman away from him.
Donovan misses with a left straight up top then throws a clubbing right hook into Serban’s guard.
An eclectic series of shots from Donovan and Serban is really up against it now.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Donovan vs Serban – Round 3
Clean jab from Serban to start the round.
Donovan is starting to mix up his entries now, throwing left straights and right hooks to initiate combinations.
Serban presses forward, more so than he did in the first two rounds, though Donovan looks to slow him down with a right hook to the ribs.
Serban keeps his guard tight to block uppercuts and hooks now. He briefly drops his hands and his face is visibly reddened...
Donovan squeezes a rapid one-two between the guard late in the round.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Donovan vs Serban – Round 2
More pressure from Donovan in this second round. Again he’s building everything off a frequent jab.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Donovan vs Serban – Round 1
Lots of jabs from Donovan early on, but a big reaction out of the Irishman as Serban swings a left hook to the body.
Donovan now adding shots to the jab off both sides. He doubles and triples the jab but only lands on Serban’s guard.
An uppercut almost gets through, before Donovan targets the exposed midriff of Serban, who is struggling to find time and space to throw his own shots.
More hooks to the body by Donovan as he takes advantage of Serban’s high guard. Another uppercut from the Irishman, this time landing, but he’s caught with a hook as he’s backed up against the ropes.
Can Donovan sustain this pace through six rounds?
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
No hanging about – the next bout is already upon us!
Ireland’s Paddy Donovan and the Czech Republic’s Miroslav Serban will go head-to-head in a welterweight contest.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Ebonie Jones vs Effy Kathopouli ends as draw (57-57).
Well... I’m not sure about that...
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 6
Final round. Knowing she’s likely down on the judge’s scorecard, Kathopouli takes an aggressive approach from the bell.
She connects with a right hook to the head, though Jones responds with a slick left straight. Jones needs to be careful not to get caught here.
The pair clinch and look to get shots off, but they’re struggling for accuracy. It’s Jones who has the greater success, though.
An all-action end to the fight, and the women embrace!
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments