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

Live Reporting

Nick McPheat

  1. Ben Davison said pre-fight this could be a "Taylor showcase".

    Halfway through the fight and it's nowhere to be seen.

  2. Round 6

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Nice uppercut from Taylor with his left hand. He needs to make his experience count.

    Nothing is fazing Catterall, though. It's been sensational so far from the Chorley-born man, who hits another crunching left hand.

    And another. This is masterclass stuff from Catterall.

  3. Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Carl Frampton
    Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Josh is getting too close, he's not doing enough from a distance. Jack is winning the contest from a distance right now, too.

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  5. Round 5

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Taylor is complaining to the referee but he's simply being out-boxed at the moment.

    Catterall hits a cracker again with his left over the top. Add a right hand to that, too. Taylor can't get into his usual groove.

    The champion responds, though, and the crowd are with him, but Catterall is so accurate with his punching.

    Another strong round for the challenger.

  6. That's Kell Brook's prediction out the window...

  7. Richard Winton
    BBC Sport Scotland at The Hydro

    Some urgent exchanges happening in Taylor’s corner. Something needs to happen for their man here.

  8. 'Catterall's form may let him down'

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Steve Bunce
    Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Exactly what is expected from Jack Catterall in the first couple of rounds, using his speed and timing. The problem for Catterall will be form, though. I'd argue he's not had a hard, competitive fight since 2018, unlike Josh Taylor - he hasn't stopped having them.

  9. Round 4

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Yet another timeout. Both fighters need to be careful. The referee won't stand for much more holding.

    Taylor just can't seem to get any shots off and Catterall looks composed.

    But the champion slams a body shot into Catterall. The champion is fighting nowhere near his best as the Englishman hits an impressive combination to end the round.

    Jamie Moore tells his fighter "perfect" as he welcomes the challenger back to the corner.

  10. Richard Winton
    BBC Sport Scotland at The Hydro

    Wee bit of edginess among the crowd after Catterall’s composed start. There’s almost a rasp of relief from them when Taylor lands one.

  11. 'Strong second round finish from Taylor'

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Carl Frampton
    Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    All the pressure is on Josh Taylor here and he finished the second round strong.

  12. Round 3

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Catterall again catches Taylor over the top with a left hand then an uppercut.

    Taylor tries to hit a flurry of shots in frustration but the challenger responds well.

    Catterall ends the round with a good body shot. Taylor needs to kick into gear. Ben Davison tells the champion he's "headhunting" when he sits back down in the corner.

  13. Round 3

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Taylor has Catterall on the ropes early but the challenger gets clear easily.

    Another time out. The referee needs to sort this out or it's going to spoil a potential cracker.

  14. 'Catterall edged round 1'

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Carl Frampton
    Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It was a quiet opening round, but in my opinion, Jack probably won it. No one controlled it, though.

  15. Round 2

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    More jabs and a nice combination from Catterall.

    Taylor just needs to settle. He's got the backing to help him do that.

    Better from the Scot, a body shot is followed by a jab, but the referee calls a time out as Catterall takes a hold.

    Taylor ends the round strong with a flurry of shots. This is bubbling away nicely...

  16. Round 2

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    The referee tells Taylor off for a punch on the back of Catterall's head.

    The crowd disagree, obviously. The champion is looking a little stiff here.

  17. 'Terrific composure from Catterall'

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Ronald McIntosh
    Boxing commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Jack Catterall is demonstrating terrific composure in enemy territory, this is a hostile environment for him.

  18. Round 1

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    More patience from both men as the round progresses, but Catterall will be happy with his start here in this cauldron of noise.

    An uppercut connects for the challenger. But then a body shot from Taylor.

    Both fighters are getting tight as the end of the round nears, then Catterall hits a nice jab. Decent opening for the 28-year-old.

  19. Round 1

    Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall

    Both fighters scope each other out in the first 30 seconds but then Catterall connects with a nice left over the top.

  20. Ding, ding, ding

    WE ARE OFF!