Highly Anticipated Rematch: Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall
All eyes of the boxing world will be on Leeds as the highly anticipated rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall takes place. The first bout between the pair ended in controversy, with Taylor retaining his status as undisputed world super-lightweight champion through a contentious split-decision victory in February 2022.
Josh Taylor’s Journey
Since then, Taylor has lost all his titles, and his unbeaten professional record was ended by Teofimo Lopez with a unanimous points defeat 12 months ago.
Promising Night for Irish Boxers
Aside from the main event, two Irish boxers, Paddy Donovan and Gary Cully, are looking to make significant statements. Donovan has been excelling in the welterweight division with a 13-0 record, including 10 knockouts.
Paddy Donovan’s Success
- In 2023, Donovan had a successful year, winning three fights, including two on the Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron cards, impressing Eddie Hearn.
- Starting 2024 with a win over Williams Andres Herrera in Belfast, Donovan faces his biggest test against Lewis Riston, signaling a potential title shot in the welterweight division.
Gary Cully’s Challenge
In the lightweight division, Gary Cully is set to face Belgium’s Francesco Patera for the WBA Continental European lightweight title. Cully bounced back from a shock knockout defeat to Jose Felix last year by defeating Reece Mould in November.
A victory for Cully in this match would bring him closer to contention for a world title in the competitive lightweight division.
