'Horrible deduction'published at 22:46 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall
Carl Frampton
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live
Quote MessageThat was a horrible point deduction. There was no need.
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
'Horrible deduction'published at 22:46 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Postpublished at 22:46 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Richard Winton
BBC Sport ScotlandRight, Champ, what you got…?
Postpublished at 22:46 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Catterall's corner tell him to take deep breaths.
He looks the coolest customer in The Hydro.
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Two rounds remaining. Taylor needs something special.
Round 10published at 22:45 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall
Right hand from Taylor. But again it isn't as clean as he'd like.
Catterall's defence is superb. Absolutely superb. It's almost flawless.
Both fighters exchange shots after more words from the referee. And Catterall has a point off. That makes things interesting.
Catterall comes roaring back in but Taylor avoids a big shot. The round ends scrappy, in all honesty.
Postpublished at 22:41 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Richard Winton
BBC Sport Scotland at The HydroTaylor gestures to his fans at ringside. It’s not a convincing fist pump. And not for the first time tonight.
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Three rounds to go.
Three rounds for Taylor to save his belts.
This could get wild.
Round 9published at 22:40 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall
Better from Taylor.
He's trying to chase Catterall and hits a left hand. The Scot is getting frustrated at the holding but it's smart from the challenger.
The champion hits a body shot then the pair clash heads. Catterall comes back with a left hand of his own then an uppercut.
The referee stops for a timeout again, with both fighters holding. He's being lenient, though.
'Catterall in control'published at 22:37 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall
Carl Frampton
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 LiveQuote MessageCatterall's jab is landing really, really cleanly and it is dominating the fight. Jack is in control of this fight at the moment.
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Ben Davison tells Taylor "he has to commit now".
"Championship mentality," he roars at his fighter. Taylor might need a stoppage to salvage this.
Huge round coming up.
Postpublished at 22:36 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Richard Winton
BBC Sport Scotland at The HydroPeople are standing all round the arena. Stewards are beseeching them to sit down. We’re seeing a champion being dethroned here…
Round 8published at 22:36 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall
Taylor is hurt again after a body shot but the champion is back with one of his own.
He needs to go for this now. Another big shot from the Scot. But this looks set to be a 10-8 round for Catterall.
Round 8published at 22:34 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall
Taylor looks short of energy and Catterall keeps coming.
This is remarkable.
Round 8published at 22:33 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall
Taylor is down in the eighth round. Extraordinary.
'Taylor looks blind to some of it'published at 22:33 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall
Barry Jones
Former super-featherweight world champion on BBC Radio 5 liveQuote MessageI think Josh Taylor is struggling with Catterall's timing. It's as if Taylor is blind to some stuff Catterall is doing. Fantastic so far.
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Kell Brook tells Sky Sports: "I've got Catterall up. With Josh having a cut, he's getting very frustrated."
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A cut has opened up over Taylor's right eye...
Round 7published at 22:32 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall
The referee has another word with Catterall, no points have been deducted so far, however.
Taylor lines up a combination in the corner, the crowd roar but it doesn't really come off.
But the champion soon clips Catterall's chin then hits a body shot. It's all a bit scrappy, though.
It's messy, but you can bet Catterall will take that all day long.
'Nobody predicted this'published at 22:29 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall
Steve Bunce
Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 LiveQuote MessageIt is brilliant from Catterall. Josh Taylor is in danger of being stopped on his feet. He needs to go back to doing what he does best. This is a display that nobody predicted.
Postpublished at 22:28 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2022
Richard Winton
BBC Sport Scotland at The HydroOfficial attendance is 12,101. Is the sell-out crowd about to witness an upset? Looks that way so far…