Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall LIVE: Fight stream, latest updates and result tonight

Josh Taylor is set to be cheered on by a passionate crowd at the OVO Hydro arena this evening, as the Scot defends his super-lightweight titles against England’s Jack Catterall.

Taylor, the first ever Briton to achieve undisputed champion status in the weight class, will also put his undefeated record on the line here, though Catterall is also unbeaten – with more bouts to his name than his opponent. Taylor (18-0, 13 knockouts) last fought in May when he achieved a unanimous-decision win against Jose Carlos Ramirez to become undisputed title holder. Meanwhile, Catterall (26-0, 13 KOs) has been holding out for this clash with Taylor, biding his time since a points victory over Abderrazak Houya in November 2020. Catterall was patient in the hope that Taylor would be holding all the belts by the time he was finally paired against the Scot.

It proved a wise decision by the Lancashire fighter, who is the underdog here but added some intrigue to this evening’s headline bout by putting his hand around Taylor’s neck at yesterday’s weigh-in, eliciting a furious response from the 31-year-old. Follow live updates and results from Taylor vs Catterall and all of tonight’s fights, below.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

• Undisputed super-lightweight champion Taylor defends belts

• Scot has home support against England’s Catterall in Glasgow

• Both men unbeaten ahead of main-event contest

Josh Taylor def. Jack Catterall

23:38 , Alex Pattle

Full fight report:

Josh Taylor survives knockdown to beat Jack Catterall with controversial decision win

Josh Taylor def. Jack Catterall

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The judges’ scorecards:

Catterall 113-112 Taylor.

Taylor 114-111 Catterall.

Taylor 113-112 Catterall.

TAYLOR WINS VIA SPLIT DECISION!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

22:54 , Alex Pattle

Catterall surely did enough to win that. But stranger things have happened than Taylor potentially getting a home decision here...

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Round 12

Final round! Taylor is going after Catterall here, but the Englishman stays composed to fire off a trio of shots to the head.

It’s scrappy stuff on the inside, but Taylor manages to land some clean head shots!

Catterall hangs onto him...

And the final bell sounds!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Round 11

The start of this round is delayed slightly as Taylor’s cut is cleaned.

Catterall with a right uppercut and left hook, put together in slick fashion.

Taylor comes forward but is stunned slightly with a counter shot! He’s undeterred, though!

A nice range of shots from the champion with Catterall in the corner.

“There’s only one Josh Taylor,” goes the chant. The fighters tumble to the mat after clinching.

Taylor is docked a point after the bell!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Round 10

Taylor ducks to jab to the body but is caught with a left to the head in the process.

Again the Scot is able to score with a right hook to the body, though – one of his better shots tonight.

The pair exchange jabs. Catterall is docked a point for holding Taylor’s head in the clinch after being warned throughout the contest.

That could be a huge moment, but Catterall shrugs it off and lands a hook upstairs!

Taylor is unfazed and goes on the prowl, however. The champion puts together a tidy combination and then shows off good head movement.

The crowd roars again as the round ends!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

22:40 , Alex Pattle

Round 9

Taylor lands a left straight as he backs up Catterall against the ropes!

Catterall just looks a little tired now. Taylor feints up top then swings a left hook into his challenger’s ribs.

More body hooks from Taylor, this time off the right side. Catterall grabs the Scot and hangs on to buy time.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

22:36 , Alex Pattle

Round 8

TAYLOR GOES DOWN!

A left hand sends the champion to his knees! He looks dazed!

The Scot is up and able to recover gradually, and somehow comes back with a number of spiteful left hooks to the head and body! Wow!

The crowd roars as the round ends. The Glasgow faithful are trying to get their man to where he needs to be mentally.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Round 7

The pair clinch and again Taylor connects with a hook to the body.

They separate and Taylor enjoys one of his better spells so far.

Taylor’s blood is smeared on Catterall’s shoulder as the opponents clinch once more.

A bitty round.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Round 6

Catterall goes on the offensive immediately.

The pair clinch and Taylor gets off some spiteful left hands to the body. They separate and Catterall lands a right hook to the midriff as Taylor comes forward.

Taylor is cut under his right eye, blood trickling down his cheek. The Scot is still struggling to time his left hand for the most part.

Catterall, meanwhile, is only getting more accurate, it seems...

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Round 5

Taylor times an uppercut to the head well as Catterall ducks, then buries another into the Englishman’s ribs.

Slick trio of shots by Catterall, but Taylor eats them well!

Taylor connects with a long left hook as Catterall backs up!

Catterall is ahead here, I’d say, but it is a close fight.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Round 4

Nice combination from Catterall who goes high then low, but Taylor responds with a sharp uppercut on the angle – lovely.

Catterall is ducking a lot and forcing Taylor to punch down, and the Scot’s left hands are largely just missing.

He backs the tourist into the corner, but Catterall clinches.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Round 3

Taylor quickly backs up Catterall, who ducks against the ropes but manages to find his way into space.

The Englishman does well to get back behind the jab. Another warning from the referee for the way in which the pair hold one another in the clinch.

Slick head movement from Taylor to evade a series of jabs. One-two from Taylor then a strong uppercut!

Taylor with some misses before he connects with a couple of straight shots. A close round.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Round 2

Catterall might just have taken that first round. Good composure from the visitor.

He sticks behind his jab again here and slips one through Taylor’s guard before targeting the body.

A left straight staggers the Englishman slightly, but he comes back with a one-two, then lands an overhand left.

Taylor pings a left straight into Catterall’s body then connects up top. He seems to have the power advantage.

The men clinch and Catterall lifts up Taylor’s leg and pushes him back into the corner! A time-out follows.

Taylor with an overhand left and the crowd erupts. 19-19?

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Round 1

We’re under way!

Catterall jabs to the body. He lands an overhand right and Taylor skips backwards.

Catterall flicks out his lead hand repeatedly to keep Taylor guessing.

Taylor picks his moment to throw a right straight after backing the Englishman up against the ropes.

Catterall gets back into the centre of the ring by using some jabs to move forward.

The southpaws clinch and Taylor digs a right hook into his opponent’s ribs. The crowd has not stopped singing since the fight began.

Two clean jabs land for Catterall and the round comes to an end.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Somehow the reaction is even louder for Taylor, though obviously entirely positive...

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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It is deafening in here. Catterall emerges to heavy, heavy boos.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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The lights go out in the Hydro... Jack Catterall would maybe rather be facing the Hydra tonight.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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The reaction here if Taylor secures a stoppage tonight... It will be something else.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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A DJ is spinning a number of fan-favourite songs right now to the delight of the Glasgow crowd.

They seemed up for tonight’s main event before, but even more so now!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

21:45 , Alex Pattle

A DJ is spinning a number of fan-favourite songs right now to the delight of the Glasgow crowd.

They seemed up for tonight’s main event before, but even more so now!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

21:43 , Alex Pattle

Josh Taylor, the first ever Briton to achieve undisputed champion status at super-lightweight, will put all the gold and his undefeated record on the line here, though Jack Catterall is also unbeaten – with more bouts to his name than his opponent.

Taylor (18-0, 13 knockouts) last fought in May when he achieved a unanimous-decision win against Jose Carlos Ramirez to become undisputed title holder.

Meanwhile, Catterall (26-0, 13 KOs) has been holding out for this clash with Taylor, biding his time since a points victory over Abderrazak Houya in November 2020. Catterall was patient in the hope that Taylor would be holding all the belts by the time he was finally paired against the Scot.

It proved a wise decision by the Lancashire fighter, who is the underdog here but added some intrigue to this evening’s headline bout by putting his hand around Taylor’s neck at yesterday’s weigh-in, eliciting a furious response from the 31-year-old.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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The opening notes of “Sweet Caroline” begin to pulse around the Hydro...

It can only mean one thing. The main event is up next.

Taylor vs Catterall. Undisputed super-lightweight champion status on the line.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

21:37 , Alex Pattle

The opening notes of “Sweet Caroline” begin to pulse around the Hydro...

It can only mean one thing. The main event is up next.

Taylor vs Catterall. Undisputed super-lightweight champion status on the line.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

21:31 , Alex Pattle

Robeisy Ramirez def. Eric Donovan via third-round TKO (1:04).

An impressive showing from the two-time Olympic champion!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

21:29 , Alex Pattle

Ramirez vs Donovan – Round 3

Donovan presses forward and lands a right hook to the body before finding a home for a right hand up top.

Another good combination from the Irishman, but Ramirez fires back! The Cuban doesn’t land as many shots but has more power on them...

Donovan stumbles, and the ref waves it off!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Ramirez vs Donovan – Round 3

Donovan presses forward and lands a right hook to the body before finding a home for a right hand up top.

Another good combination from the Irishman, but Ramirez fires back! The Cuban doesn’t land as many shots but has more power on them...

Donovan stumbles, and the ref waves it off!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Ramirez vs Donovan – Round 2

Donovan flicks out straight punches but they land harmlessly on Ramirez’s guard.

The Irishman connects with a well-placed one-two to the body, however, before sliding a left straight through Ramirez’s gloves!

Nice right hook to the body by Donovan, though he’s already bloody around the face and eats a jab.

Nice movement from Donovan to find an opening up top again, however. The crowd is liking this. He lands another right hook to the body in between jabs from Ramirez, who has his opponent retreating with a left hook to the ribs.

A much better round from Donovan, but you get the feeling it will be hard for him to sustain that level for another eight rounds...

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

21:23 , Alex Pattle

Ramirez vs Donovan – Round 1

A bit of a feeling-out process to start this one.

Donovan with a one-two to the body as the first meaningful punches of the fight land.

He lands a left hook to the body but is dropped with a left hook!

He seems cognisant and is back to his feet quickly, before throwing a right hook and a jab.

Fellow southpaw Ramirez is applying pressure now, though, and Donovan winces as he feels a left hook drill into his liver.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Ramirez vs Donovan – Round 1

A bit of a feeling-out process to start this one.

Donovan with a one-two to the body as the first meaningful punches of the fight land.

He lands a left hook to the body but is dropped with a left hook!

He seems cognisant and is back to his feet quickly, before throwing a right hook and a jab.

Fellow southpaw Ramirez is applying pressure now, though, and Donovan winces as he feels a left hook drill into his liver.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

21:10 , Alex Pattle

Next up is Cuba’s Robeisy Ramirez vs Ireland’s Eric Donovan in a featherweight showdown.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

21:10 , Alex Pattle

Next up is Cuba’s Robeisy Ramirez vs Ireland’s Eric Donovan in a featherweight showdown.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Nick Campbell def. Jay McFarlane via seventh-round TKO (2:18) to win vacant Scottish Heavyweight Championship.

That was the first Scottish Heavyweight title fight in 71 years!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 7

Finally McFarlane goes down after a right hand! But he’s soon back on his feet!

He’s getting pummelled now, though, and is at risk of seeing the referee step in...

He’s teetering... Somehow he has the wherewithal to throw – and land – an overhand right. Remarkable.

Campbell lands a jab and McFarlane’s eyes almost roll back in his head! The referee waves it off!!!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 7

Finally McFarlane goes down after a right hand! But he’s soon back on his feet!

He’s getting pummelled now, though, and is at risk of seeing the referee step in...

He’s teetering... Somehow he has the wherewithal to throw – and land – an overhand right. Remarkable.

Campbell lands a jab and McFarlane’s eyes almost roll back in his head! The referee waves it off!!!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

20:58 , Alex Pattle

Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 6

McFarlane is sporting purple rings of bruising around his eyes and his face is bloodied and swollen.

Campbell fires off a combination with his opponent against the ropes, but McFarlane comes back like a zombie.

He might be stopped on his feet soon, though! His hands are low as Campbell lands a number of harsh right hands!

McFarlane lands one of his own in return, but the referee is hovering nearby, contemplating stopping the fight...

Again McFarlane comes back, however, as the crowd roars! He sinks left hooks into the body of Campbell and the Hydro crowd is as loud as it’s been all night!

McFarlane remarkably ends the round on top!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

20:58 , Alex Pattle

Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 6

McFarlane is sporting purple rings of bruising around his eyes and his face is bloodied and swollen.

Campbell fires off a combination with his opponent against the ropes, but McFarlane comes back like a zombie.

He might be stopped on his feet soon, though! His hands are low as Campbell lands a number of harsh right hands!

McFarlane lands one of his own in return, but the referee is hovering nearby, contemplating stopping the fight...

Again McFarlane comes back, however, as the crowd roars! He sinks left hooks into the body of Campbell and the Hydro crowd is as loud as it’s been all night!

McFarlane remarkably ends the round on top!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 5

McFarlane leans heavy on Campbell in the clinch, before flicking out jabs after the Scots separate.

The Hydro crowd seems to be behind the green-haired McFarlane here. He lands a lead uppercut while leaving his right hand low.

He nods in acknowledgement of a series of powerful right straights from Campbell late in the round, however!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

20:50 , Alex Pattle

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

20:50 , Alex Pattle

Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 4

Campbell is trying to remain technical. Both men then land shots in the clinch.

Big left hook from McFarlane in close! The crowd reacts to that!

And another left hook! Campbell backs up but eats an overhand right. And another!

Campbell appears to wobble slightly after getting caught by a one-two in the corner... McFarlane is building confidence here! (Not that he’s seemed short of it.)

A fine end to the round by McFarlane as the midway point of this fight approaches.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 3

Sharp jab from McFarlane at once. Campbell returns fire with a right straight.

A massive overhand misses for McFarlane, who has taken some big punches tonight and shown great resilience.

His nose is bloodied and his mouth is agape. Campbell lands jabs and then a right uppercut as McFarlane ducks.

McFarlane’s hands are still very low as he marches forward. He lands a heavy left hook to the body of Campbell.

It feels strange that we’re only three rounds down here! Seven more to go!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 2

McFarlane ducks and throws an overhand right that sends Campbell’s sweat or spit flying...

Campbell is pouring on shots here but also eating some big counters.

McFarlane appears to bite Campbell’s shoulder as the Scots clinch!!! No reaction from Campbell, though, and the referee can’t see it...

The fighters separate and Campbell connects with a right overhand that wobbles McFarlane in the corner.

Campbell lands a series of clean jabs, with McFarlane’s hands very low.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

20:38 , Alex Pattle

Campbell vs McFarlane – Round 1

Here we go. An early clinch sees Campbell manage to get off a few shots to the head.

The Scots separate and McFarlane comes forward with a left straight and left hook.

The pair are already slugging it out with wide hooks. Again they clinch.

McFarlane grins at Campbell after eating a right straight. McFarlane walks forward with his hands low and connects with a short right, as Campbell’s back is against the ropes.

Another clinch and McFarlane leans on Campbell, who digs a right hook into his compatriot’s ribs.

McFarlane puts his hands behind his back, then the Scots stare one another down intensely as the bell sounds.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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A quick look back at Bilal Fawaz’s victory from the prelims:

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

20:33 , Alex Pattle

A quick look back at Bilal Fawaz’s victory from the prelims:

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Gold is on the line next!

The vacant Scottish Heavyweight Title is up for grabs as Nick Campbell faces Jay McFarlane.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Paddy Donovan def. Miroslav Serban via sixth-round TKO (0:56).

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Donovan vs Serban – Round 6

Donovan is light on his feet, bouncing around as the final round starts.

Serban backs him up into the corner but retreats as Donovan begins to throw in retaliation.

Big left hook to the body by Donovan. There’s a brief pause in the action as Serban’s corner clean his right ear, which is bleeding...

And the fight is waved off!!!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Donovan vs Serban – Round 6

Donovan is light on his feet, bouncing around as the final round starts.

Serban backs him up into the corner but retreats as Donovan begins to throw in retaliation.

Big left hook to the body by Donovan. There’s a brief pause in the action as Serban’s corner clean his right ear, which is bleeding...

And the fight is waved off!!!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Donovan vs Serban – Round 5

Serban presses forward but is caught with a left uppercut.

The Czech is marching forward with his guard up, leaning from side to side, but Donovan seems unfazed.

The Irishman finds homes for a couple off uppercuts and right hooks, and Serban is just starting to look a little less stable on his feet now...

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Donovan vs Serban – Round 5

Serban presses forward but is caught with a left uppercut.

The Czech is marching forward with his guard up, leaning from side to side, but Donovan seems unfazed.

The Irishman finds homes for a couple off uppercuts and right hooks, and Serban is just starting to look a little less stable on his feet now...

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Donovan vs Serban – Round 4

Still a very busy jab from Donovan, who is exhibiting a good gas tank here.

The southpaw keeps up the pressure, forcing Serban to throw with increasing recklessness just to try to get the Irishman away from him.

Donovan misses with a left straight up top then throws a clubbing right hook into Serban’s guard.

An eclectic series of shots from Donovan and Serban is really up against it now.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Donovan vs Serban – Round 3

Clean jab from Serban to start the round.

Donovan is starting to mix up his entries now, throwing left straights and right hooks to initiate combinations.

Serban presses forward, more so than he did in the first two rounds, though Donovan looks to slow him down with a right hook to the ribs.

Serban keeps his guard tight to block uppercuts and hooks now. He briefly drops his hands and his face is visibly reddened...

Donovan squeezes a rapid one-two between the guard late in the round.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Donovan vs Serban – Round 2

More pressure from Donovan in this second round. Again he’s building everything off a frequent jab.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Donovan vs Serban – Round 1

Lots of jabs from Donovan early on, but a big reaction out of the Irishman as Serban swings a left hook to the body.

Donovan now adding shots to the jab off both sides. He doubles and triples the jab but only lands on Serban’s guard.

An uppercut almost gets through, before Donovan targets the exposed midriff of Serban, who is struggling to find time and space to throw his own shots.

More hooks to the body by Donovan as he takes advantage of Serban’s high guard. Another uppercut from the Irishman, this time landing, but he’s caught with a hook as he’s backed up against the ropes.

Can Donovan sustain this pace through six rounds?

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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No hanging about – the next bout is already upon us!

Ireland’s Paddy Donovan and the Czech Republic’s Miroslav Serban will go head-to-head in a welterweight contest.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

19:53 , Alex Pattle

Ebonie Jones vs Effy Kathopouli ends as draw (57-57).

Well... I’m not sure about that...

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 6

Final round. Knowing she’s likely down on the judge’s scorecard, Kathopouli takes an aggressive approach from the bell.

She connects with a right hook to the head, though Jones responds with a slick left straight. Jones needs to be careful not to get caught here.

The pair clinch and look to get shots off, but they’re struggling for accuracy. It’s Jones who has the greater success, though.

An all-action end to the fight, and the women embrace!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 6

Final round. Knowing she’s likely down on the judges’ scorecards, Kathopouli takes an aggressive approach from the bell.

She connects with a right hook to the head, though Jones responds with a slick left straight. Jones needs to be careful not to get caught here.

The pair clinch and look to get shots off, but they’re struggling for accuracy. It’s Jones who has the greater success, though.

An all-action end to the fight, and the women embrace!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 5

Jones slips a right hand and lands a short one of her own.

Kathopouli comes back with hard punches off both sides but only finds Jones’ guard.

The Scot looks a little desperate now, missing with increasing frequency.

Jones with a right straight and left hook to the head. Kathopouli lands a right hook, but Jones returns fire with a right overhand!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 4

Fast start from Jones. Kathopuli again seems somewhat frustrated and gets a little wild with her shots. She then appears to stagger slightly after a counter punch from Jones.

Jones digs a right hook into the body, She’s managing to maintain some evasive head movement, although things are getting a little messier.

Right hooks to the body and head from Kathopouli.

Clean left hook to the midriff by Jones late in the round. Two to go.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 3

Jones frustrates Kathopuli by managing range well again, before the women trade hooks to the head in close.

Jones catches Kathopuli on the end of a firm jab.

We get a brief slugfest, but Jones manages to regain her composure, while Kathopouli continues to wing hooks.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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A look at Docherty’s stoppage of Grant:

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

19:40 , Alex Pattle

Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 2

A stiff right hand lands up top for Kathopuli, but her head is very much on the centre line, making it an easy target for Jones.

Still, Kathopouli comes forward and lands another couple of rights – an overhand then a hook.

Between those shots, Jones lands a left hook to the body.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 2

A stiff right hand lands up top for Kathopuli, but her head is very much on the centre line, making it an easy target for Jones.

Still, Kathopouli comes forward and lands another couple of rights – an overhand then a hook.

Between those shots, Jones lands a left hook to the body.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Jones vs Kathopouli – Round 1

Both women are light on their feet early on.

Two right hooks land for Jones, and Kathopouli is already reddened under her left eye.

Decent head movement and counter hooks by Jones in a promising first round in which she manages range well.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Scotland’s Kathopouli makes her way to the ring first. The 40-year-old is 4-3 as a pro.

Now here comes 23-year-old Jones, who is looking to follow up her successful pro debut, which came in October.

Jones fights out of Portsmouth, so a few boos for her in Glasgow!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Ebonie Jones is in action next, taking on Effy Kathopouli in a super-bantamweight contest.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

19:22 , Alex Pattle

John Docherty def. Jordan Grant via second-round KO (2:49).

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Docherty vs Grant – Round 2

Again it’s Docherty who asserts himself early, and he lands a straight left from a southpaw stance, stunning Grant somewhat.

A jab slips through Grant’s guard. Now Docherty fires off a swift combination to the body. Grant returns fire with his own attack to the body of Docherty.

Docherty lands hooks to the head off both sides, then floors Grant with a left to the body! Grant won’t make it back to his feet, and it’s all over!

Docherty with the stoppage win in Round 2!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Docherty vs Grant – Round 1

Docherty takes the centre of the ring early, with Grant looking for counter hooks as his opponent applies pressure.

He lands one to the body but is caught with a heavy hook to the head.

Nice combination from Grant now but he’s backed up by Docherty, who again lands a hook upstairs.

The pair clinch in the middle of the ring, with Grant landing an overhand right after they separate!

The round comes to an end.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

19:12 , Alex Pattle

The main card begins now as Scots John Docherty and Jordan Grant face off in a welterweight bout!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Also on the prelims, Mark McKeown eased to a points victory over Engel Gomez, knocking down his opponent along the way to move to 6-0 as a pro.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Elsewhere in the prelims, another fine professional debut; Kurt Walker landed a vicious body shot to stop Jaroslav Hriadel.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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While we wait for the main card to begin, let’s take a look at the preliminary results.

Kieran Molloy’s professional debut was a successful one as he finished Damian Esquisabel in the second round.

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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The main card is set to begin any moment now!

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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The boxing landscape is arguably as intriguing as it has ever been.

The past few years have seen heavyweight epics for the ages between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, they have seen Saul “Canelo” Alvarez establish himself as the face of the sport in the eyes of many fans, and they have seen frequent displays of technical brilliance from champions in lighter weight classes.

There have been upsets, title unifications, and there has been no shortage of drama – Anthony Joshua’s defeats by Andy Ruiz Jr and Oleksandr Usyk standing out as prime examples.

All of these fights and results have factored into The Independent’s own top 10, pound-for-pound rankings for men’s boxers, to be updated monthly. While there is no exact science to putting together lists such as this, a number of factors have been considered in making the rankings, including each fighter’s overall record, recent record, level of activity and calibre of opposition.

Spoiler alert: Josh Taylor is in The Independent’s top 10. Read our list below to see where he ranks:

The Independent’s pound-for-pound boxing rankings

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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And here’s what challenger Jack Catterall said this week:

“Of course it is [a golden opportunity]. I was mandatory for the one title and I get to fight for all the belts now.

“Josh said it and it’s no lie, it is the jackpot. I have been working super hard towards a world title for years.

“I was mandatory for a world title for over two years. It has been a constant chase but one that I have used the time wisely, I have been grafting in the gym, training and waiting for this moment.”

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Speaking about his feelings around fighting in front of a home crowd this evening, Josh Taylor said earlier this week:

“I will be more fired up, more alive and more electric, more butterflies in the stomach, that little bit of nerves that you need to keep you on your toes.

“It hasn’t really been like that in the last couple of years because I haven’t been fighting in front of anybody. I boxed in the York Hall and defended my title, mandatory and it was really hard to get up for it.

“Having this buzz of this arena, it keeps me alive and I can’t wait.”

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Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s fights:

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Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Full card

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (super-lightweight)

Robeisy Ramirez vs Eric Donovan (featherweight)

Nick Campbell vs Jay McFarlane (heavyweight)

Cori Gibbs vs Carlos Perez (super-lightweight)

Ebonie Jones vs TBA (featherweight)

Scott Forrest vs TBA (cruiserweight)

Kurt Walker vs TBA (featherweight)

Paddy Donovan vs TBA (welterweight)

Kieran Molloy vs TBA (super-welterweight)

Mark McKeown vs TBA (featherweight)

Craig MacIntyre vs TBA (super-lightweight)

Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall

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Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall!

Taylor is set to be cheered on by a passionate crowd at the OVO Hydro arena this evening, as the Scot defends his super-lightweight titles against England’s Catterall.

Taylor, the first ever Briton to achieve undisputed champion status in the weight class, will also put his undefeated record on the line here, though Catterall is also unbeaten – with more bouts to his name than his opponent. Taylor (18-0, 13 knockouts) last fought in May when he achieved a unanimous-decision win against Jose Carlos Ramirez to become undisputed title holder. Meanwhile, Catterall (26-0, 13 KOs) has been holding out for this clash with Taylor, biding his time since a points victory over Abderrazak Houya in November 2020. Catterall was patient in the hope that Taylor would be holding all the belts by the time he was finally paired against the Scot.

It proved a wise decision by the Lancashire fighter, who is the underdog here but added some intrigue to this evening’s headline bout by putting his hand around Taylor’s neck at yesterday’s weigh-in, eliciting a furious response from the 31-year-old.