Josh Taylor was grabbed by the throat by Jack Caterall after they head-butted in an intense head-to-head confrontation with their undisputed title struggle getting shut.
The confrontation exploded after Friday’s weight as they lunged towards one another and instantly put their foreheads collectively, earlier than Caterall put his hand round Taylor’s neck.
They have been dragged by the safety whereas they have been nonetheless yelling at one another.
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Josh Taylor claimed he knew he was going to get a response from Jack Caterall after weighing in.
Taylor’s undisputed light-weight championship was on the road on Saturday in his homecoming struggle in Scotland, dwell on Sky Sports activities.
“He put his arms on me,” Taylor mentioned. “I knew I used to be going to get out of it. I knew I used to be going to get a response.
“Tomorrow it is going to be flat on the again.”
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Jack Caterall claims that he’s not bothered by Taylor’s antics and that he retains a transparent head for the struggle.
“We anticipated it,” Caterall mentioned. “He was deceived by how relaxed I used to be.
“No undoubtedly not [he isn’t under my skin]. I noticed him strolling.
“I’ve extra help right here than he does!
Josh Taylor will defend the title definitely
“I’ve labored on each facet of my sport tomorrow night time. It is about retaining quiet within the sizzling kitchen.”
Taylor was beating the ten weight restrict (140 kilos) with the lighter Catterall.
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“He appears gaunt,” Caterall mentioned of Taylor in Libra.
Sky Sports activities’ Johnny Nelson mentioned of Taylor’s weight: “I feel he appears sculpted. He is huge for the load. Beneath his eyes are darkish.”
“He says he could make weight simply as a result of he trains laborious.
Taylor and Caterall had a stormy showdown
“He ought to be capable of carry out at his greatest. Let’s regulate that.”
However Taylor mentioned, “It is the best weight I’ve ever had.”
Josh Taylor will defend his undisputed light-weight titles in opposition to Jack Caterall in Scotland on Saturday twenty sixth February, dwell on Sky Sports activities Motion and Sky Sports activities Primary Occasion from 7pm. Improve to Sky Sports activities in the present day for an additional £20 a month
