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Ben Davies

Josh Taylor makes weight decision and agrees to Jack Catterall rematch

Josh Taylor will remain at 140lb and is willing to rematch Jack Catterall to "shut up" his critics.

Taylor retained his undisputed titles with controversial victory over Catterall in February where it was widely viewed that the challenger should have had his hand raised at the final bell. Taylor originally planned to move up to welterweight to challenge the likes of Errol Spence and Terence Crawford which was met with widespread criticism.

The 'Tartan Tornado' has since made a U-turn on his decision to switch weight and wants to prove he remains one of the best fighters in the world. Taylor told The National : “I want to shut everyone up. The only reason I’m staying at the weight is: I want to fight Catterall again.

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