Jack Catterall wins grudge rematch with Taylor before Arum

Chorley fighter avenges contentious loss by unanimous decisionTaylor’s promoter hits out at ‘absolute disgrace’ of verdict

Jack Catterall beat the former undisputed world super lightweight champion Josh Taylor by a unanimous decision at their thrilling rematch in Leeds.

Catterall avenged his controversial split-decision defeat to Taylor in Glasgow two years ago, landing the heavier punches to finally settle the score in one of British boxing’s biggest grudge fights in recent memory. All three judges gave the fight at a sold-out First Direct Arena to Catterall, two by scores of 117-111 and the other by 116-113, although Taylor will feel aggrieved it was not scored closer.