Josh Taylor can transfer right into a uncommon class of elite fighters participating in tremendous battles if Jack Catterall dispatches tonight.
Taylor will defend his undisputed light-weight championship Saturday evening, reside on Sky Sports activities from 7 p.m.
His spectacular profession achievements so far imply that solely Tyson Fury can dispute his standing as Britain’s greatest fighter.
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Hear precisely what was mentioned when Josh Taylor and Jack Caterall exchanged trash discuss on the press convention
He grew to become the primary Briton to turn out to be the undisputed four-belt champion by defeating Jose Ramirez in Las Vegas final 12 months, the newest in a protracted string of spectacular outcomes.
Taylor has victories over the then undefeated world champions Ivan Baranchik, Regis Progress and Ramirez.
He faces solely the very best – his earlier six opponents have had a document 133 wins and nil defeats earlier than dealing with Taylor.
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Josh Taylor claimed he knew he was going to get a response from Jack Caterall after weighing in
The WBO awarded him a particular “Tremendous” belt on Friday that would ease Taylor’s transition into welterweight and instantly turn out to be the obligatory contender for Terrence Crawford, arguably probably the most pleasing possibility for him.
His fiancée, Danielle Murphy, described Taylor alongside “Braveheart” as “the subsequent William Wallace”.
“We have all the time mentioned we will transfer right here or there, however our roots are in Scotland and we’re proud,” she mentioned earlier than his homecoming.
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Josh Taylor’s fiancée, Danielle Murphy, mentioned the help of the Scottish followers means a lot to them that Josh thrives on their help
“He pushes him ahead. Whenever you hear everybody chanting his identify, they chant and clap.
“I really feel so emotional that everybody is right here for him.”
His mom, Diane, instructed Sky Sports activities Information: “He hasn’t sunk into what he is already accomplished. I nonetheless cannot imagine it. It is surreal.
“He all the time mentioned he was going to be world champion in one thing however we by no means knew.”
And his father, Jamie, added, “I am very proud.” There are solely two undisputed heroes on the planet – Saul Canelo Alvarez and Josh. It could not be higher than that.”
Competitors rages
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Followers got here out in droves to salute undisputed champion Josh Taylor at open apply in Glasgow
“He put his fingers on me,” Taylor mentioned after their weight combat. “I knew I used to be going to get out of it. I knew I used to be going to get a response.”
“We anticipated it,” Caterall mentioned. “He was fooled by how relaxed I used to be.”
“That is it now,” Taylor muttered to Caterall throughout a earlier confrontation.
Caterall: “That is actual for you now.”
Taylor: “You are going to paste my buddy. How are you?”
Caterall: “I am high quality. Actually good. It has been a very long time.”
Taylor: “You are going to collapse. Are you going to combat or run?”
Caterall: “I will combat. Let’s have it.”
Josh Taylor will defend his undisputed light-weight titles towards Jack Caterall in Scotland on Saturday twenty sixth February, reside on Sky Sports activities Motion and Sky Sports activities Most important Occasion from 7pm. Improve to Sky Sports activities immediately for an additional £20 a month
