Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2 LIVE: Ring walk time, undercard results and round-by-round updates as boxing’s biggest rivals go head-to head in hotly anticipated rematch
Some encouragement for the home man as he sets the Scot on the back foot.
Both men are struggling to lands shots, but Taylor is basically fighting with one eye.
Surely we aren’t heading for another controversial decision…
Round eight – Better from Taylor
Some really good combinations from Caterall.
Taylor is throwing hands but missing. I wonder if the eye is having more of an impact than I thought.
A decent body shot, though, His best couple of rounds, I reckon. A good left in the last few seconds.
Round seven – Both men going strong
The start of every round now brings excitement for what Catterall will do as it kicks off.
He’s the man walking forward but is caught with a jab in the centre of the ring.
A really good left from Taylor, who isn’t letting his bashed up eye impact him too much.
Round six – Taylor’s eye closing
Jack Catterall has waited a long time for this fight and he is grabbing it with both hands.
He starts the sixth on the attack but Taylor comes back into it.
He is still struggling massively with the bulge on his head, which is having a big impact on his right eye.
Round five – Catterall on top
It’s fast from Catterall again.
Jabs early, then a few combinations.
Taylor does OK but ends up on the ropes and is somewhat saved by the bell. Brilliant stuff from the Englishman so far.
Round four – Both men happy to take their time
Catterall goes on the attack again but Taylor is ready and lands a couple of hefty body shots.
Now Taylor shows patience. He doesn’t want to let emotion come into it – he knows he can get the job done.
Round three – Taylor is warned
My word, they’ve clashed heads again!
A brief pause and they’re fine but Taylor looks to have come out worse off.
Neither man is taking their time now. Plenty of swinging, and the referee isn’t happy with Taylor, who lands one on the back of the head.
Round two – A clash of heads
This is very good from the home favourite. He’s looking to get his work done early.
Ouch… a clash of heads brings us to a pause.
Both men are fine, luckily.
Round one – Catterall starts well
Jack Catterall’s rematch against Josh Taylor is underway and the Englishman has started well.
Catterall catches his opponent with a strong jab within seconds.
The winner of the first fight stands firm, however, staying patient, but Catterall takes the round, for my money!
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Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2 LIVE: Ring walk time, undercard results and round-by-round updates as boxing’s biggest rivals go head-to head in hotly anticipated rematch