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Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2 tips and predictions: Catterall can shine
Here’s why our expert backs Jack Catterall to overcome Josh Taylor in a close bout tonight
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After a few false starts, Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall will finally meet for a second time on Saturday night as they face off at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.
The duo first fought in February 2022 as Catterall challenged Taylor, then the undisputed super lightweight champion, at the Hydro Arena in Glasgow.
Taylor won by a split decision in what was a hugely contentious verdict. The majority of pundits, fans watching at home and even the partisan home crowd in Scotland believed Catterall deserved to have his hand raised at the final bell, but the judges felt otherwise.
The two southpaws have engaged in plenty of verbal sparring since and tonight a rematch will finally happen.
There are no titles on the line this time as Taylor has since lost his WBO belt and unbeaten record to Teofimo Lopez after vacating the other three titles, while Catterall has fought twice since and has picked up a pair of unanimous decision wins over Darragh Foley and Jorge Linares.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall betting tips
- Jack Catterall to win on points @ 7/4 with Betfred
- Josh Taylor to be knocked down @ 5/4 #PickYourPunt with Betfred
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Catterall can take his revenge
Taylor ranks right up there with the best fighters that Britain has ever produced, but his recent performances indicate his best days are perhaps behind him.
He unified the super lightweight division with a perfect display against Jose Carlos Ramirez to record a unanimous points win, but since then has produced two sub-par displays against Catterall and Lopez.
The Tartan Tornado has insisted he is still in his prime and Catterall faced the “worst version” of him back in 2022. If his previous two fights have simply been off-nights he should be too good for Catterall, but we can only go on what we have seen – and in the ring Taylor just has not produced for a few years.
Both fighters have predicted they will win inside the distance, with Catterall saying he expects to win in rounds 6-9 and Taylor convinced he can give the Englishman a “real beatdown”.
However, the best bet looks to be backing Catterall to win on points, which should have been the result in the first fight.
It is hard to fathom just how Taylor was awarded the victory in Glasgow. Catterall looked to be in control throughout, both fighters were deducted a point and Taylor was knocked down in the eighth. That should have put the result beyond any doubt.
Taylor then followed that up with an abject display against Lopez, although the American was excellent on the night, and it could also be the case that he is struggling to make the weight at 140lb.
This contest will take place at that limit, presumably before Taylor makes a step up depending on the result tonight, which potentially hands Catterall a further advantage.
However, Taylor has never been stopped and he lasted to the final bell against Lopez, who carries more power than Catterall.
El Gato also has a modest stoppage record with 13 of his 29 wins coming inside the distance, so backing Catterall on points looks the best option in the method-of-victory market.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall tip 1: Jack Catterall to win on points @ 7/4 with Betfred
Taylor could come unstuck
A Catterall stoppage could be a big ask, but the 30-year-old may well record a knockdown.
The Chorley native clearly feels he was robbed in the first encounter and may be keen to force the issue a little here as he seeks to leave nothing to chance.
Catterall has not stopped anyone since 2019, but has scored knockdowns in three of his four fights since and he sent Taylor to the canvas in the eighth round of their initial meeting.
Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall tip 2: Josh Taylor to be knocked down @ 5/4 #PickYourPunt with Betfred
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