It is the build-up to Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall on 26 February. Josh Taylor's Homecoming to defend all four belts is on! The return of Ben Davisons Josh Taylor and his mandatory challenger Jack Catterall Trained by Jamie Moore for the undisputed super lightweight titles. It is predicted to be a tricky fight. This has been mandatory for a long time after Catterall stepped aside to let the unification fight take place between Josh Taylor v José Ramírez. Taylor with the winner to
be the most successful fighter since Buchanon, one of these will be the top 5 Lb for Lb. England v Scotland both southpaws and sell out at hydro arena built for acoustics in Scotland.
After an unbelievable weekend last week, we go again with this highly anticipated fight. That other fight that exceeded expectations, Khan Brook, with Khan's blistering hand speed and kell brook hurt khan and khan loves it and is better when hurt. Thankfully kell got the stoppage at the right time. Amir has so much heart and both have been amazing servants to British boxing, there are talks of kell fighting again, but he has nothing to prove now so I hope he goes out on a high, but at the same time wonder if he could and maybe should go for it.
Eubank beat Williams in an amazing showdown, brook beat khan with punches exchanged to the storage and this will be the last one of the 3. We can now focus on how big a fight this is now. is Josh Taylor a better pound for pound than fury? That is a question circling at the moment. This weekend may reveal the answer to that
This fight has big significance for both undefeated fighters. Team Catterall who will have a lot of internal pressure but not as much pressure as Scotland's number one, Catterall has earned this shot as a slick southpaw with Jamie in his corner all calm and relaxed. Jack Catterall seems easy-going, he will let Taylor take the limelight and pressure and focus on himself.
Jack Catterall is openly confident coming calm and collected while Josh Taylor is his own master and quite angry and gets under Catteralls' skin, the big danger for Taylor will be overlooking Jack Catterall. Being the home star I hope he doesn't take his eye off the ball Catterall is a very good fighter, but Taylor has got a bit more of a snap Catterall is the live underdog
Undercard Picks
Paddy Donovan Vv Miroslav Serban Paddy Donovan a 23-Year-old limerick lad, with 'top rank', and bob arum, who says 'Paddy Donovan' nicknamed The Real Deal' is the best-looking boxer since Ali, Joel Ward has been tipped paddy as absolutely brilliant and having it all, personality a big puncher and will go a long long way. Andy Leigh signed him, Paddy Donovan is 7 /7 5 by KO and yet to lose a round of boxing. He has been around since his debut in Oct 2019. His opponent is the Czech Republic welterweight Mirorslave Serban will be over 6 rounds boxed in Belfast Scotland Bolton London good speed power no obvious weakness looks an exciting prospect
Top rank brings fighters through at the right time with the right experience, In the era of prospects moving quicker over, bringing him forward at the right pace based on results and performances is important, If he keeps up the KO count he will move through quickly and get better opposition the better he performs. match-make him right as this is the prelim part of his career. Top ranks brad goodman and bruce will bring him through at the right speed. he looked great at the live workouts. andy Leigh his pro trainer said paddy has the x-factor something you cant teach he's quick with great instincts and can punch he has had everything his own way the biggest challenge is the fact he has never had to work hard as an amateur because it all came so natural to him. if he gets a title shot He has not ever had to go there, so will be a test as andy Leigh a very highly regarded trainer with an analytical great boxing brain and the best mentor as manual stewards andy lived with him so lots of tips would have been exchanged over the dinner table.
Married traveling Man and wife Ellie are childhood sweethearts. He Looks up to Errol Spence, Vasyl Lomachenko, and Terrence Crawford. '.
In an interview he says he will show the world how good he really is, his goal is to be the best fighter in the world the number 1 fighter on the planet, he feels he has the best corner in the world. he will show how to hit without getting hit, wants to be tricky and style same as any lees, and going to be a star.
Robeisy Ramirez vs Eric Donovan, Featherweight Division Eric Donovan was an unknown till the Zelfa Barrett loss, good boxer, mature who boxed in the championships and a bronze medalist took on Zelfa Barrett but lost the fight, he and Collings nearing his last chance at 36, needs to make a big impact against best imports in recent years.
Eric Donovan lost the fight a weight above the defeat hurt but he parked it up as a bad moment, on paper Ramirez is fresher than Donovan. Ramirez doesn't have the pop of Barrett, so this will be a boxing match and a science lesson. both southpaws will need to outbox each other, Ramirez, needs to earn respect early, and rack points against Donovan who has 13 good wins behind him. Collings gym has a chance but needs to be disciplined. Eric Donovan is buzzing and has got the taste after the Barrat fight. He took a painful loss but boxed it off over the last 18 months and is glad for the opportunity and hopes to have fixed up loose ends. 10 rounds are all ingredients for a great matchup Donovan has overcome a lot in his life with addiction and turned his life around and is up for this one.
Scott Forrest vs Erik Nazarian Cruiserweight Division, Scott Forrest from Edinborough now relocated to Liverpool aged 27 takes on Erik Nazarian from Belgium. Forrest will be making his pro debut, Great Amature, and team GB for 5 years this kid is being tipped as a world champion for the future, Erik Nazarian is a bit of an unknown but can be found on youtube fighting Amature and looks in great shape. Declan O'Rourke boxing Liverpool is well-schooled. The cruiserweights look crisp, Declan is going to be making weigh-in as a trainer in his corner and previously in the corner of Liam smith when Smith beat Anthony fowler, and co trains fighters. Forrest was due to make his debut but it was postponed on the Christmas card. Scott lives and trains in Liverpool and moved there so shows his dedication, polished mature career solid-looking Scott is equally balanced all over. There is no fixed time on broadcast yet. Scott says he is elated to be on undercard and sky sports. He thinks his background and pedigree are solid and he will adapt as can box any style, he grew up with Taylor and predicts Taylor to win inside 8 rounds.
Jhon Docherty v Jordan Grant They will be fighting at very short notice, Docherty turned professional signing a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing, he won his professional debut with an 18 second knockout over Jordan Latimer. Josh snapped this fight up and wants to keep busy, Docherty says not to blink on Saturday night. After his 1 and only defeat to Jack Cullen, he changed his trainer and is now looking to make a statement. Jordan Grant had a loss to Tommy Fury but is looking to outbox Docherty, it will be a good Scottish affair. Docherty was someone who was getting great reviews but got a loss to Jack Cullen which took him a step back and was out of things for a while, he was blasting guys out but Cullen brought something different and stood up to him. He will be more prepared this time around after having the experience.
Ebonie Jones v Effy Kathopouli , Ebony from London will have her 2nd pro fight and is excited and called for this fight in October after her debut. Ebonie Jones marked her professional debut with a points win over Vaida Masiokaite on an action-packed bill, with Richard Riakporhe and Germaine Brown also securing victories on the scorecards at The SSE Arena, Wembley, She says she was happy with her performance but has a lot more to bring and is really excited for to stepping in the ring with Effy Kathopouli
Effy Kathopouli from Scotland feels women's boxing is improving, as an experienced amateur now pro feels has the experience to beat Ebonie, Kathopouli ranked 27 didn't look comfortable on stage but may fair better in the ring. Ebonie Jones looks up for this and I look forward to seeing how she deals with fighting in Kathopouli's backyard. It is an exciting time for women boxing, let's hope it is a great match-up.
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