25 May

Taylor vs. Catterall – The Most Important British Clash

On May 25 in Leeds, UK, a rematch will take place between Scottish former undisputed champion Josh Taylor (19-1, 13 KOs) and Britain’s Jack Catterall (28-1, 13 KOs).

Here is the key statistics of this highly anticipated showdown:

Josh Taylor

Age: 33

Nationality: UK

Record: 19 wins, 1 loss, 13 wins by knockout

Last 5 Fights:

Regis Prograis – Win MD 12

Apinun Khongsong – Win KO 1

Jose Carlos Ramirez – Win UD 12

Jack Catterall – Win SD 12

Teofimo Lopez – Loss UD 12

Combined record of last 5 opponents at the time of fighting him: 110 wins, 1 loss

Knockout percentage in last 5 fights: 20%

Jack Catterall

Age: 30

Nationality: UK

Record: 28 wins, 1 loss, 13 wins by knockout

Last 5 Fights:

Timo Schwarzkopf – Win UD 10

Abderrazak Houya – Win PTS 10

Josh Taylor – Loss SD 10

Darragh Foley – Win UD 10

Jorge Linares – Win UD 12

Combined record of last 5 opponents at the time of fighting him: 121 wins, 17 losses, 1 draw

Knockout percentage in last 5 fights: 0%

Taylor and Catterall are the most intense rivals in each other's careers. Every press conference ends in controversy, with the fighters grabbing each other by the throat and truly hating being in close proximity. This animosity affected their performance in the first encounter, leading to many rule violations and clinches.

This time, both promise to showcase their skills, and victory is crucial for both Josh and Jack. Taylor is in a slump after losing his titles and a defeat by Teofimo Lopez, while Catterall needs a high-profile win to contend for titles.

The winner takes it all!

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