Josh Taylor will defend his undisputed light-welterweight crowns when he takes on British rival Jack Catterall in February.
Taylor put on a brilliant display in Las Vegas last May to beat Jose Ramirez and add the WBC and WBO light-welterweight titles to his collection.
The ‘Tartan Tornado’ is 18-0 with 13 knockouts to his name and will put his all his gold on the line in Glasgow.
The bout was originally scheduled for December but Taylor was forced to rearrange it due to a knee injury.
But he will now face ‘El Gato’ in a historic fight with this being the first time an undisputed champion of the modern era has defended his titles in Scotland.
Catterall, who is 26-0, will provide stern competition on what will no doubt be a memorable night of boxing.
Taylor vs Catterall: Date and how to watch
The 12-round clash for the undisputed light-welterweight titles is set to take place on Saturday, February 26.
It will take place at the OVO Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland.
The ring walks for Taylor vs Catterall are due for around 10pm, depending on the undercard.
The fight will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena.
It can also be viewed on the Sky Go app or through Now TV.
Taylor vs Catterall: Undercard
Subject to change
- MAIN EVENT: Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall – for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring light-welterweight titles
- Robeisy Ramirez vs Eric Donovan
- Nick Campbell vs Jay McFarlane
- Cori Gibbs vs TBC
- Ebonie Jones vs TBC
- Scott Forrest vs TBC
- Kurt Walker vs TBC
- Paddy Donovan vs TBC
- Kieran Molloy vs TBC
- Mark McKeown vs TBC
- Craig McIntyre vs TBC
Taylor vs Catterall: What’s been said?
Josh Taylor said: “I’m gutted I won’t be able to defend my title on December 18 as originally planned, but I wanted to make sure I was 100 percent healthy to give my incredible fans the show they deserve.
“This homecoming has been a long time in the making, and it will be worth the wait. I will see everyone on February 26.”
Jack Catterall said: “Everything happens for a reason! I am gutted not just for me but for everyone who had planned to go.
“I will remain professional and continue working for the new date. 2022, I will be world champion.
“Obstacles like this are nothing new for me. I will turn the frustration into positive energy.”
Top Rank’s Bob Arum said: “It’s going to take a couple months longer than expected, but rest assured, Josh Taylor’s homecoming will happen February 26, and it will be one of the biggest boxing events ever on Scottish soil.”
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