Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall LIVE: Fight stream, latest updates and result tonight
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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
Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 6
Final round. Knowing she’s likely down on the judges’ scorecards, 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!
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 5
Jones slips a right hand and lands a short one of her own.
Kathopouli comes back with hard punches off both sides but only finds Jones’ guard.
The Scot looks a little desperate now, missing with increasing frequency.
Jones with a right straight and left hook to the head. Kathopouli lands a right hook, but Jones returns fire with a right overhand!
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 4
Fast start from Jones. Kathopuli again seems somewhat frustrated and gets a little wild with her shots. She then appears to stagger slightly after a counter punch from Jones.
Jones digs a right hook into the body, She’s managing to maintain some evasive head movement, although things are getting a little messier.
Right hooks to the body and head from Kathopouli.
Clean left hook to the midriff by Jones late in the round. Two to go.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 3
Jones frustrates Kathopuli by managing range well again, before the women trade hooks to the head in close.
Jones catches Kathopuli on the end of a firm jab.
We get a brief slugfest, but Jones manages to regain her composure, while Kathopouli continues to wing hooks.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
A look at Docherty’s stoppage of Grant:
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 2
A stiff right hand lands up top for Kathopuli, but her head is very much on the centre line, making it an easy target for Jones.
Still, Kathopouli comes forward and lands another couple of rights – an overhand then a hook.
Between those shots, Jones lands a left hook to the body.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 2
A stiff right hand lands up top for Kathopuli, but her head is very much on the centre line, making it an easy target for Jones.
Still, Kathopouli comes forward and lands another couple of rights – an overhand then a hook.
Between those shots, Jones lands a left hook to the body.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 1
Both women are light on their feet early on.
Two right hooks land for Jones, and Kathopouli is already reddened under her left eye.
Decent head movement and counter hooks by Jones in a promising first round in which she manages range well.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
Scotland’s Kathopouli makes her way to the ring first. The 40-year-old is 4-3 as a pro.
Now here comes 23-year-old Jones, who is looking to follow up her successful pro debut, which came in October.
Jones fights out of Portsmouth, so a few boos for her in Glasgow!
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