'I'm going to end him', warns boxer ahead of Britain's 'most bitter grudge match' after rematch is confirmed | II69252 | 2024-02-18 09:08:01
Taylor in February 2022 escaped the OVO Hydro area in Glasgow with a disputed s
JOSH TAYLOR and Jack Catterall have confirmed their most bitter of British rematches.
Taylor in February 2022 escaped the OVO Hydro area in Glasgow with a disputed split-decision victory.
The controversy and bitterness shared between the 2 made an immediate rematch a no-brainer.
But competing promotions and networks stood in the best way of the grudge match.
Though now after two years, a deal has lastly been agreed for the arch rivals to settle the score on April 27 in Leeds.
Catterall stated: "This isn't about belts, that is personal to me and I can't wait to get my arms on him.
"I don't like him, I don't respect him and on April 27 I'm going to end him."&
Taylor hit again: "I've never run from anyone in my life, particularly not Jack Catterall.
"He has spent the final two years operating from promoter to promoter while dwelling off my identify.
"Jack ought to be cautious what he needs for as a result of he's getting battered on April 27. I'm going to take pleasure in every second of this. See you quickly, Jack."
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Taylor, 33, on the time defended the undisputed WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles towards Catterall, 30.
But as talks for a rematch dragged on, he was pressured to vacate three of the 4 belts, left only together with his WBO model.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> He then misplaced it in his first career defeat to Teofimo Lopez, 26, last June and has not returned since.
Catterall in the meantime has gained twice on the spin, most lately towards former world champion Jorge Linares, 38, in October.
However when he finally will get Taylor in the ring, no titles might be on the road.
As an alternative, will probably be for bragging rights as a deal was struck to once once more meet on the 140lb super-lightweight limit on DAZN within the UK.
Promoter Eddie Hearn stated: "I'm so glad to get this battle made.
"British boxing has been crying out for an enormous struggle and now we look to settling the score of one of the bitter rivalries within the sport.
"It is going to be almost two years to the day since their controversial undisputed battle and not a day has previous where opinion and debate has not ensued.
"The pair have engaged in a forwards and backwards filled with hatred and now the time has come to finally meet again in Leeds on April 27."
