Summary

  • Scotland's Taylor retains WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO light-welterweight titles with disputed split decision

  • England's Catterall loses for first time in 27 bouts; Taylor extends record to 19-0

  1. Postpublished at 23:14 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Wow, really powerful quotes from Catterall's trainer Jamie Moore coming up...

  2. Postpublished at 23:12 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Richard Winton
    BBC Sport Scotland at the Hydro

    Vic Loughlin came to Josh Taylor’s rescue tonight, his 113-112 scorecard ensuring the champion somehow - somehow - kept his belts.

    No wonder Jack Catterall is raging. He could hardly have fought a better fight. Astonishing scenes. Judging by some of the world-class swearing his fans are performing right behind me, they’re just as irate.

  3. 'I believe I got the win 100%' - Taylorpublished at 23:12 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Taylor beats Catterall by split decision

    Speaking to Sky Sports, reigning champion Josh Taylor says: "I thought I started a little slow but once I got into my rhythm I got him with bigger shots.

    "He was trying to spoil a lot, going down a lot, he caught me with a couple of good ones I won't lie.

    "It wasn't my best performance, I put a lot of pressure on myself with this being my big homecoming fight.

    "I believe I got the win 100%."

    When reacting to a question on the immediate reaction to the fight not going Catterall's way, he added: "Overall I scored the bigger and better shots, so I know I won.

    "He put up a good fight that's for sure, but he never won the fight"

    He also admitted that this fight will "most likely will be my last fight at 140lbs."

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  4. Postpublished at 23:05 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

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  5. get involved

    Get Involved - #bbcboxingpublished at 23:04 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Eh... still trying to come to terms with that.

    What do you think? Tweet #bbcboxing to give your opinion.

  6. 'It is wrong'published at 23:02 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Carl Frampton
    Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

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    Josh Taylor did not win that fight. How on earth do you give it to him by a couple of rounds? I'm sitting behind these judges - what are they seeing that I'm not? It's wrong, it's wrong.

  7. Postpublished at 23:00 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

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  8. Postpublished at 23:00 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Catterall has stormed off back to his changing room.

    He's disgusted.

  9. Taylor wins by split decision!published at 22:59 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Wow... the scorecards...

    113-112 in favour of Catterall

    114-111 in favour of Taylor

    113-112 in favour of Taylor

    That's incredible.

  10. Postpublished at 22:57 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Taylor takes a big applause from his home fans.

    Here come the scores...

  11. Postpublished at 22:56 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Carl Frampton
    Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

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    Before we hear the scorecards, in my opinion, Jack Catterall is now the undisputed champion

  12. Postpublished at 22:54 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Richard Winton
    BBC Sport Scotland

    Taylor raises his arm but he knows, surely, what’s happened here in his own house…?

  13. Postpublished at 22:54 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Taylor raises his hand, but Catterall is elated in the ring with his team.

    He knows he's done it.

  14. Round 12published at 22:53 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Taylor hits with a big left hand but it isn't enough to even wobble Catterall, who comes back with a neat combination.

    And it's over.

  15. Round 12published at 22:52 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Catterall is holding when he can. Taylor looks spent.

  16. Round 12published at 22:52 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Taylor is going for it. But Catterall is dipping and swerving shots like his nickname suggests - 'El Gato'... the cat.

  17. 'Taylor needs a stoppage to win it'published at 22:51 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Ronald McIntosh
    Boxing commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

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    For my money, Josh Taylor needs a stoppage in the final round now to win it

  18. Round 12published at 22:50 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    This is it for Taylor...

  19. Postpublished at 22:50 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Oh dear, a point off for Taylor on the bell for a cheap, late shot on the chest of Catterall after the bell.

    So cheap.

  20. Round 11published at 22:49 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Catterall, mature beyond his years, swerves more Taylor attacks.

    Taylor again tries to land a flurry on the ropes. All a bit scrappy, again.

    Both exchange body shots. Catterall is dipping the shoulder expertly. He's making this look easy at times.

    Both fighters go down on the ropes after another hold. Time is running out for Taylor. Good jabs again from the challenger as the round ends.