The eagerly anticipated rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall is to take place on April 27 at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England, according to ESPN’s Mike Coppinger. It was later confirmed by Matchroom. The fight will air on ESPN+ in the U.S., TSN in Canada, and DAZN (non-PPV) outside North America.
In February 2022, Taylor retained his undisputed super lightweight title by scoring a highly controversial 12-round split decision over Catterall in Glasgow. A rematch has been talked about ever since and will reportedly take place again at 140 pounds.
In the first fight, Catterall landed 120 of 525 shots (22.9%), while Taylor landed 73 of 306 shots (23.9%). Catterall landed double-digit shots six times, while Taylor produced five or fewer punches seven times.
Taylor was dropped in the eighth round, and both fighters received point deductions.
Taylor vacated three titles and had to pull out of a planned Catterall rematch in February 2023 after suffering an injury. The Scotsman returned in June 2023, losing the WBO and Ring super lightweight titles to Teofimo Lopez in New York.
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Since the Taylor fight, Catterall beat Darragh Foley and Jorge Linares.
“I’ve never run from anyone in my life, especially not Jack Catterall,” said Taylor. “He has spent the last two years running from promoter to promoter while living off my name. Jack should be careful what he wishes for because he’s getting battered on April 27. I am going to enjoy every second of this. See you soon, Jack.”
“I’ve wanted this fight since the moment the scorecards got read out in Glasgow,” said Catterall. “A few people say ‘move on Jack’, and that’s easy to say to when you’re not in my position. I get asked every day of my life multiple times a day, ‘when are you fighting Taylor again?’. This isn’t about belts, this is personal to me and I can’t wait to get my hands on him. I don’t like him, I don’t respect him and on April 27 I’m going to end him.”
The Sporting News will provide updates on this potential fight when possible.