By The boxing world is abuzz with the prospect of a third match between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall after their previous encounters were marred by scoring controversies. Promoter Bob Arum has voiced his support for a trilogy fight to conclusively settle the rivalry.
Taylor, who holds the WBO, WBC, WBA, and IBF super-lightweight titles, initially won against Catterall in a split decision that was widely debated. The subsequent rematch saw Catterall emerge victorious with a unanimous decision, scoring 116-113 and 117-111 twice.
Arum, representing Top Rank, criticized the scoring of the rematch, suggesting that the judges’ scorecards were excessively divergent and did not reflect the close nature of the fight. Despite his affiliation with Taylor, Arum acknowledged the match’s narrow margin and proposed a third fight as a fair resolution.
The suggestion for a third fight stems from the passionate performances of both boxers and the audience’s enthusiastic response. While the idea is gaining traction, the boxing community awaits the final decision on whether Taylor and Catterall will face off once more to end their contentious saga.
